Cloud Architect

Job Title: Cloud Architect
Location: Tampa FL (Local needed)
Work Type: Hybrid (4 days onsite)
Job Type: Contract (12 Months) with Potential Hire

Rate: $70-73/hr on W2

Notes:
Interview Process: Two rounds both next week
Sponsorship: No (must be able to convert without sponsorship)
LinkedIn profile with photo is mandatory for submission; candidate submissions must include a LinkedIn profile as of July 22 2021
Attachments required: Valid Photo ID
Availability to Start: Immediate

Position Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Cloud Architect to manage and optimize our AWS cloud infrastructure. As a Cloud Administrator you will be responsible for managing the architecture design and deployment of AWS resources to ensure seamless operation security and cost-efficiency. You will collaborate with multiple disciplines within Information Technology to provide reliable cloud services troubleshoot issues implement best practices and ensure the maximum value of the cloud environment is realized.

Essential Job Functions:

Cloud Architecture Design; lead the design of scalable secure and highly available AWS cloud architectures that meet business and technical requirements; Develop architecture blueprints reference architectures and design patterns for common cloud use cases; Define and document end-to-end architecture solutions including application data integration security and infrastructure components

Application & Data Architecture Alignment; Collaborate with application architects and developers to design modern cloud-native architectures

Governance Standards & Best Practices; Define and promote cloud architectural standards naming conventions and design principles across teams; Establish and enforce cloud governance frameworks cost control mechanisms and architecture review processes.

Strategic Planning & Cloud Roadmaps; Contribute to the cloud strategy and roadmap aligning AWS services and architectural patterns with future business growth; Evaluate new AWS features and emerging cloud technologies to determine strategic fit and timing.

Mentorship & Technical Leadership; Act as a technical advisor and mentor to engineers and other architects helping them understand architectural trade-offs and decisions; Lead design reviews architectural decision records (ADRs) and technical documentation for cloud-based projects.

AWS Infrastructure Management of provisioning configuring and maintaining AWS services (e.g. EC2 S3 RDS Lambda VPC IAM CloudWatch etc.); Manage EC2 instances Auto Scaling and load balancing for performance and availability; Manage AWS VPC subnets security groups and routing for secure networking.

Monitor & Troubleshoot; Set up and monitor AWS CloudWatch for resource usage performance and security metrics; Identify troubleshoot and manage resolution of AWS-related incidents and service disruptions

Security & Compliance; Implement IAM roles policies and best practices to ensure secure access management; Regularly audit and ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulatory requirements; Manage data encryption key management and secure access to AWS resources.

Cost Management & Optimization; Monitor cloud usage and optimize resources for cost-efficiency; Use AWS Cost Explorer Trusted Advisor and other tools to identify cost-saving opportunities; Review and recommend appropriate cloud service plans and architecture adjustments.

Backup & Disaster Recovery; Implement and manage backup strategies using AWS services (e.g. S3 Glacier EBS Snapshots); Design and test disaster recovery plans for critical applications hosted on AWS

Collaboration & Documentation; Work closely with development teams to deploy applications and services in the cloud; Provide technical support and guidance on cloud-related issues; Maintain clear and detailed documentation on cloud infrastructure configurations and processes.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Skills/Qualifications:

Proficiency with AWS services (e.g. EC2 RDS S3 IAM CloudFormation Lambda CloudWatch).

Experience with Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems.

Strong understanding of networking (VPC DNS Load Balancers VPNs).

Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Python Shell PowerShell etc.) for automation.

Familiarity with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.

Exposure to SAP S/4HANA is a plus as well as integration with other SAP bolt-on products

Familiarity with Identity Management tools LDAP and Active Directory

Competencies:

Ability to work and consult with colleagues as well as individually

Analytical ability to synthesize data and report/align on metrics

Maintain existing Enterprise Applications by identifying and correcting defects

Build relationships with key members of our user community and become a trusted resource with those users

Be the go-to resource on all technical questions related to SAP systems

Education and Experience:

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Systems Cyber Security Business or other related field preferred

AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional) strongly desired

SAP Basis experience preferred