AWS Cloud Architect - US
AWS Cloud Architect - US
Zortech Solutions
Iselin, NJ
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Role: AWS Cloud Architect
Location: Iselin, NJ (Onsite)
Duration: Fulltime
Job Description
The AWS Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and highly available AWS cloud environments. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, providing technical leadership, and ensuring the successful deployment of AWS solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Iselin, NJ (Onsite)
Duration: Fulltime
Job Description
The AWS Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and highly available AWS cloud environments. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, providing technical leadership, and ensuring the successful deployment of AWS solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Ability to author High Level Solution Design/
- Design and architect AWS cloud solutions based on business requirements.
- Develop and document architecture blueprints and best practices.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform.
- Automate deployment and configuration processes
- Plan and execute the migration of on-premises applications to AWS.
- Optimize existing AWS infrastructure for performance, cost, and security.
- Implement and maintain security measures to safeguard AWS environments.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Performance Optimization:
- Monitor and optimize the performance of AWS resources.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AWS infrastructure.
- Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to align cloud solutions with business goals.
- Provide technical guidance to team members and stakeholders.
- Optimize AWS costs through effective resource utilization and budget management.
- Recommend cost-saving strategies and identify opportunities for efficiency.
- Stay updated on AWS services, features, and best practices.
- Share knowledge with the team and contribute to the organization's learning culture.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience designing and implementing AWS solutions.
- AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer are highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, principles, and best practices.
- Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Shell).
- Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of networking concepts and security principles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with serverless computing (e.g., AWS Lambda).
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
- Knowledge of hybrid cloud architectures.
- Experience with AWS monitoring and logging tools.
- Ability to assess and recommend third-party tools and services to complement AWS offerings.
- Knowledge of 3rd party storage and firewall desired.
- Knowledge of organizational structure within AWS, landing zone and control tower is required.
- Stakeholder management.
- Knowledge of cloud security.
- This job description serves as a general guide, and specific requirements may vary based on the organization's needs and the complexity of its AWS environment.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology -
Industries
Human Resources Services
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