Principal Cloud Architect | AWS (Remote)

The Principal AWS Cloud Architect will be responsible for implementing AWS architectures and environments, providing guidance for transitioning legacy systems to the cloud. They will serve as a technical resource, simplifying and automating applications to improve efficiency. This role will involve collaborating with other architects and engineers to design infrastructure solutions that meet client needs and security requirements. The Principal AWS Cloud Architect will also be involved in conducting proof of concepts, implementing production-ready designs, and creating automation frameworks for AWS deployment.

Responsible for design, development, and hands-on implementation of Amazon Web Services cloud solutions

Serve as an AWS technical resource in team’s efforts to determine the needs of our client’s businesses that will simplify and automate the applications as well as make them more efficient

Participate in planning, implementation, and growth of our customer's AWS foundational footprint

Work closely with other Trace3 architects and engineers to recommend and design infrastructure, database, or data storage solutions that effectively reflect our client’s business needs, security, and service level requirements

Work with application and infrastructure teams to conduct proof of concepts (POCs) and implement Production-ready designs in Amazon Web Services

Align solutions with standards and best practices working with cross-functional engineering and consulting teams

Perform risk analysis & create mitigation strategies for continuous evaluation and validation or system design and architecture

Ability to produce as-built documentation and materials

Ability to design, build, and execute automation frameworks for deployment of AWS Cloud Environments (based on CloudFormation templates, Terraform, AWSCLI, others)

Support pre-sales activities when needed

Collaborate and communicate with Sales and Account Management team to ensure smooth and successful delivery and assist with the identification of additional Advanced

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent work experience
• 8+ years of experience with implementation and support of infrastructure services on AWS, including AWS DevOps experience (CodeBuild, CodePipeline, CodeCommit, CodeDeploy, AWS Config, AWS Systems Manager, CloudWatch, Lambda)
• 5 years of experience with current operating system administration (Windows, Linux, Ubuntu, CentOS)
• 4 years of experience with APIs and performing commands through CLI for implementations and third-party integrations
• 4 years of experience with cloud network connectivity and ExpressRoute, and ability to troubleshoot network issues
• Strong knowledge of AWS architecture and environments
• Ability to design, develop, and implement AWS cloud solutions
• Familiarity with automation frameworks for deployment of AWS Cloud Environments (CloudFormation templates, Terraform, AWSCLI)
• Experience with risk analysis and creating mitigation strategies for system design and architecture
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Ability to mentor and provide guidance to project teams
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of best practices and standards for AWS implementations
• Experience with pre-sales activities is a plus
• Ability to build brand awareness and establish relationships with key stakeholders in client organizations.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work-life balance
• Generous paid time off