AWS Architect- Infrastructure Location : Onsite at Albany, NY Duration : 12+ months contract Position Overview :
We are currently seeking an experienced Infrastructure AWS Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and technical expertise in designing and architecting AWS cloud solutions . As an AWS SME, you will play a crucial role in planning, implementing, and coordinating infrastructure projects within a data center environment, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and all pillars of AWS.
Skills required :
- Serve as the primary technical authority on AWS infrastructure solutions , providing guidance on design, architecture, and implementation.
- An expert in migrating on-prem infra to AWS cloud (lift and shift) migrations. Must have done multiple large lift and shift projects.
- In-depth project management skills; task-focused and results-oriented delivery.
- In-depth experience with an operating system environment. Working knowledge of enterprise storage environments
- In-depth knowledge of authentication and directory services ( Active Directory ), etc.
- In-depth knowledge with Windows system management tools, philosophies, and methods
- In-depth understanding of Windows automation (scripting, imaging, installation, management)
- In-depth understanding of TCP / IP networking (DNS, DHCP, RAS, VPN)
- Experience designing and building web environments on AWS, which includes working with services like EC2, ELB, RDS, and S3
- Experience building and maintaining cloud-native applications
- An understanding of writing Infrastructure-as-Code using tools like like CloudFormation or Terraform
- Hands-on experience with AWS networking components (VPC, Transit gateway, Load Balancers etc.)
- Hands-on experience with AWS security components (Security Groups, firewalls etc.)
Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; Master's degree preferred.AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Architect Level Certification(s), or equivalent certification required.Proven experience in project management, with a focus on technical project delivery in an infrastructure or data center environment.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail in analyzing complex infrastructure challenges.Familiarity with hybrid cloud architectures and best practices for integrating on-premises and cloud environments.