AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional with Security Clearance

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Job description

Job Title: Cloud Architect Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled Cloud Architect to lead the Cloud infrastructure architecting, design and implementation for a systems modernization project. The candidate must have extensive experience in AWS cloud computing, a deep understanding of cloud architecture principles, and the ability to design, implement, and manage cloud solutions that meet business needs. This role requires collaboration with various business, software development and infrastructure teams to ensure optimal performance, security, and scalability of the application's cloud infrastructure. Responsibilities: Cloud Architecture and Design: Develop theCloud architecture to migrate a number of legacy on-prem applications to the AWS cloud.Ensure alignment with business objectives and compliance with security and regulatory requirements. Cloud Migration & Application Modernization: Lead the architecting and designing of the Cloud infrastructure for the migration of on-premises applications to a new PaaS solution in AWS.Leverage AWS services such as EKS, EC2,RDS, and Lambda, toenable scalability andoptimize operational costs.Lead the deployment of cloud solutions, including migration of applications and data to AWS cloud environments Cl/CD Pipeline implementation: Identify and design the Cl/CD pipeline using tools such as Jenkins,AWS CodePipeline, GitHub CI for automated deployment of multitier applications. Establish infrastructure provisioning using IaC with CI/CD Microservices Architecture: Design and implement the cloud infrastructure for microservices development, deployment and hosting on AWS. Expertise in container management using Kubernetes, API Gateways, serverless computing with AWS Lambda Data Fabric Architecture: Design and implement the infrastructure to support RDS for applications, Data Warehousing and Snowflake integrations Collaboration: Work closely with software engineers, DevOps, and IT teams to build and manage cloud infrastructure, applications, and services. Monitoring & Optimization: Implement monitoring tools and performance metrics, analyzing cloud performance and making recommendations for improvement. Security: Establish cloud security protocols and governance, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and disaster recovery strategies. Documentation: Create and maintain architectural diagrams, technical documentation, and operational procedures. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on cloud technologies and industry trends, recommending innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
10+ years of experience in cloud computing and architecture. Hands on expertise architecting and implementing cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and microservices architecture.
Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm Charts).
Expertise with CI/CD tools and DevSecOps practices. Experience integrating scanning and testing tools such as SonarQube, Pytest, Locust, Anchore, etc.
Experience with serverless architecture and cloud-native application development,networking and security concepts in cloud environments, database services (e.g., Postgres, SQL, NoSQL, data lakes) in AWS.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
This key resource must demonstrate at least 10 years of IT software development/architecture. They will have demonstrable experience working on hybrid cloud platforms and supporting cloud environments that involve large-scale databases. Experience in Postgres Database and Snowflake Datawarehouse. Certification: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional. "Information Gateways Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. At Information Gateways we also participate in E-Verify."

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