Cloud Infrastructure Architect (onsite)

Vitaver & Associates • Tallahassee, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary project role for a Cloud Infrastructure Architect, estimated to last 12 months with possible extensions. The candidate is expected to work full-time and primarily onsite in Tallahassee, FL, with some remote work acceptable upon agency agreement. Only candidates able to relocate as required should apply. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and highly available cloud architectures within Amazon Web Services (AWS) to support enterprise applications and services. The architect will serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert for AWS cloud solutions, providing guidance to various teams on best practices and standards. Responsibilities also include developing and enforcing cloud governance, automating infrastructure provisioning, monitoring system performance and cost optimization, leading cloud migration efforts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Availability to work 100% of the time at the Client’s site in Tallahassee, FL
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) core services, including compute, storage, networking, and databases, as well as cloud architecture principles such as high availability, fault tolerance, scalability, and disaster recovery
• Experience with cloud security best practices including Identity and Access Management (IAM), encryption, and compliance frameworks
• Experience with networking concepts including VPC design, routing, DNS, load balancing, and hybrid connectivity
• Experience with system administration practices in Linux and/or Windows environments
• Experience designing and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions
• Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure and application issues in production environments
• Experience automating processes through scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• Experience monitoring, logging, and performance tuning using AWS-native and third-party tools
• Experience leading technical teams and coordinating solution delivery
• Experience architecting and implementing enterprise-level cloud solutions aligned with organizational goals

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP))
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and AWS CloudFormation
• Experience with cloud cost optimization and governance frameworks
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools
• Experience working in a government or large enterprise environment
• Experience with Postgres, Aurora, Cosmo DB, SQL Server
• Experience with JavaScript, Cloud Shell
• Experience with Azure AD Federation Services/Entra ID, Identity and Access Management
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certification

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and maintains scalable, secure, and highly available cloud architectures within Amazon Web Services (AWS) to support enterprise applications and services.
• Serves as a technical lead and subject matter expert for AWS cloud solutions, providing guidance to development, infrastructure, and security teams on best practices and architecture standards.
• Develops and enforces cloud governance, architecture standards, and operational procedures as part of the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE).
• Automates infrastructure provisioning and management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
• Monitors system performance, availability, and cost optimization across AWS environments, implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Leads cloud migration efforts, including assessment, planning, design, and execution of on-premises to cloud transitions.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to design and deliver cloud-based solutions aligned with business and technical requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed