Role : AWS Cloud Architect
Location : Jefferson City, MO - Hybrid
Duration : 1 year
Required Skills :
- 6 + years experience of Cloud experience in AWS, Cloud Framework and Cloud pattern architecture, standard cloud platforms such as Aurora, Elastic Beanstalk, PaaS, IaaS, Cloud Database technologies, Ansible, Kubernetes.
- Ability to debate technologies and clearly state design flaws or preferred technologies is a must.
- Possess skills to architect in a dev-ops environment as well as operations side.
- Previous experience mentoring and managing an existing cloud team.
- Experience with AWS, Azure and GCP.
- Experience with AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, GCP Security Command Center.
- Strong knowledge of SIEM solutions and cloud-native security tools.
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks (NIST, CIS, FedRAMP, PCI-DSS, HIPAA).
- Proficiency in scripting and automation
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and policy-as-code tools.
- Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, CISSP, or CCSP are a plus
- Preferred qualifications include experience and working knowledge of State of Missouri IT systems which encompasses security, cloud services, infrastructure management on multi-platform environments and management of large scale development and maintenance and operations projects.
Responsibilities :
Design and implement infrastructure aligned with organizational security,performance, and cost optimization goals.Build and configure resources using best practices and Infrastructure as Code(IaC) methodologies where appropriate.Support agencies in cloud adoption and migration by providing both architecturalplanning and hands-on setup of environments.Develop and maintain technical documentation including design diagrams,runbooks, and configuration standards.Collaborate with security, networking, database, and application teams to ensurecross-functional alignment and integration.Provide guidance on native tools, resource policies, role-based access control(RBAC), tagging strategies, and logging / monitoring configurations.Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to environments, escalatingcomplex challenges as needed.. Ensure all work aligns with enterprise governance and compliance standards,including NIST 800-53 and applicable data privacy regulations.Evaluation Skills :
Approach and Methodology for Cloud experience platformsCloud experience in AWS, Azure, GCP (IaaS / PaaS, Aurora,Elastic Beanstalk, cloud databases). Deep knowledge of cloud frameworks, patterns, Kubernetes, Ansible, and IaC / policy-as-code. Ability to assess technologies, debate designs, and advocate best-fit solutionsHands-on with AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center,GCP Security Command Center. Expertise in SIEM, cloud-native security tools, and compliance (NIST, CIS, FedRAMP,PCI-DSS, HIPAA). Certifications (e.g., AWS / Azure / GCP security certs, CISSP, CCSP) preferred.Experience leading / managing cloud teams and mentoring engineers. Ability to define standards, optimize costs, and align cloud adoption with business goals.Cross-platform expertise in hybrid / cloud-native architectures, serverless, and scalability. Track record of securing, monitoring, and optimizing large-scale cloud environments.