Cloud Solutions Architect – AWS GovCloud

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Design, implement, and manage secure and scalable AWS cloud infrastructures.

• Convert business and technical requirements into efficient cloud architectural solutions.

• Assist with cloud migration initiatives, encompassing planning, data migration, and workload restructuring.

• Oversee and enhance AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, VPC, and CloudFormation.

• Track system performance to ensure optimal availability and reliability, aiming for 99.999% uptime.

• Apply security controls, compliance frameworks, and monitoring solutions.

• Work collaboratively with developers and data engineers to integrate applications with cloud services.

• Automate infrastructure and processes through scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies.

• Keep technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures up to date.

• Conduct system patching, upgrades, and continuous system monitoring.

• Aid in disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.

• Participate in Agile development cycles, including planning, troubleshooting, and deployment activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Capability to obtain and keep a Public Trust clearance.

• Over 2 years of experience in cloud engineering, systems administration, or cloud architecture.

• Practical experience with AWS GovCloud and fundamental AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, VPC, CloudFormation, CloudWatch).

• In-depth understanding of cloud security principles and compliance frameworks.

• Background in cloud migration and hybrid/multi-cloud settings.

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, or EKS).

• Expertise in scripting or automation (Python, Bash, or similar languages).

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities.

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional level).

• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).

• Knowledge of AWS data and analytics services (Redshift, Athena, etc.).

• Experience working within federal government or law enforcement environments.

• Experience in deploying and managing containerized applications using Kubernetes.

• Hands-on experience with Amazon EKS and modernizing cloud-native applications.

🏝️ Benefits

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