Cloud Infrastructure Architect (AWS) - Remote Opporunity
Previous experience with a government client is required.
This is a remote position with a federal client who is based in Lanham, MD. Candidates must reside and perform work within the United States.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Architect to support a federal Enterprise Data Platform modernization initiative. The selected candidate will design, implement, and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure supporting secure, scalable, and highly available data platform services. This role will focus on cloud architecture, networking, platform resilience, automation, and operational excellence.
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure supporting enterprise-scale data platform operations.
Develop architecture solutions utilizing VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups, PrivateLink, and other AWS networking services.
Support high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity strategies.
Implement Infrastructure as Code solutions utilizing Terraform and related automation tools.
Collaborate with cloud engineers, data engineers, and cybersecurity specialists to deliver secure and scalable solutions.
Support platform modernization, performance optimization, capacity planning, and infrastructure lifecycle management.
Develop and maintain technical architecture documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
Participate in architecture reviews, deployment planning, and operational readiness activities.
Support monitoring, observability, and operational support initiatives across cloud environments.
Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum seven years of experience supporting cloud infrastructure, systems engineering, or platform operations.
Minimum five years of experience designing and supporting AWS environments.
Experience with AWS networking, security, storage, and compute services.
Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code solutions utilizing Terraform or similar tools.
Experience supporting highly available and resilient enterprise environments.
Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and operational best practices.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Preferred QualificationsAWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate certification.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional certification.
AWS Advanced Networking certification.
Experience supporting federal government or highly regulated environments.
Experience supporting Databricks or large-scale analytics platforms.
Experience with Kubernetes, EKS, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices.
Familiarity with FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST security frameworks.
This is a remote position with a federal client who is based in Lanham, MD. Candidates must reside and perform work within the United States.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Architect to support a federal Enterprise Data Platform modernization initiative. The selected candidate will design, implement, and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure supporting secure, scalable, and highly available data platform services. This role will focus on cloud architecture, networking, platform resilience, automation, and operational excellence.
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure supporting enterprise-scale data platform operations.
Develop architecture solutions utilizing VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups, PrivateLink, and other AWS networking services.
Support high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity strategies.
Implement Infrastructure as Code solutions utilizing Terraform and related automation tools.
Collaborate with cloud engineers, data engineers, and cybersecurity specialists to deliver secure and scalable solutions.
Support platform modernization, performance optimization, capacity planning, and infrastructure lifecycle management.
Develop and maintain technical architecture documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
Participate in architecture reviews, deployment planning, and operational readiness activities.
Support monitoring, observability, and operational support initiatives across cloud environments.
Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum seven years of experience supporting cloud infrastructure, systems engineering, or platform operations.
Minimum five years of experience designing and supporting AWS environments.
Experience with AWS networking, security, storage, and compute services.
Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code solutions utilizing Terraform or similar tools.
Experience supporting highly available and resilient enterprise environments.
Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and operational best practices.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Preferred QualificationsAWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate certification.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional certification.
AWS Advanced Networking certification.
Experience supporting federal government or highly regulated environments.
Experience supporting Databricks or large-scale analytics platforms.
Experience with Kubernetes, EKS, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices.
Familiarity with FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST security frameworks.