AWS Solution Architect

American IT Systems • Plano, TX

13h

About The Position

The AWS Solution Architect will design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective AWS cloud solutions that meet business requirements and align with industry best practices. The role involves evaluating existing cloud infrastructure, recommending improvements, collaborating with development, operations, and security teams, and providing technical leadership throughout the cloud adoption lifecycle. The architect will maintain cloud architecture documentation, assess emerging cloud technologies, conduct cloud readiness assessments, recommend migration strategies, and implement security practices that support compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in IT, focused on cloud architecture and solutions.
• Extensive experience with AWS architecture, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and VPC.
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices.
• Proven experience designing and deploying scalable and resilient cloud solutions.
• Expertise in cloud migration strategies and tools.
• Ability to analyze complex technical requirements and translate them into effective cloud solutions.

Nice To Haves

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional) or equivalent certification.
• Proven track record of successful cloud implementations in large-scale environments.
• Experience with other cloud platforms such as Azure or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AWS cloud architecture solutions that meet business requirements and industry best practices.
• Evaluate existing cloud infrastructure and recommend improvements to performance, security, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to integrate cloud services.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams throughout the cloud adoption lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain cloud architecture documentation, including design patterns, standards, and best practices.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and trends and assess their potential impact on the organization.
• Conduct cloud readiness assessments and recommend migration strategies.
• Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior