Amazon Web Services Consultant

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Consultant

Location: Washington
Work Type: Contract
Work Schedule: Hybrid (5 Days Onsite Over a Two-Week Period)

Job Summary

STAFFXPERT LLC is seeking an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Consultant on behalf of our client in Washington DC. This role is responsible for managing optimizing and securing enterprise cloud infrastructure within a highly regulated environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in AWS cloud operations security compliance infrastructure management and cloud modernization initiatives.

The consultant will serve as the primary point of contact for AWS-related operations and collaborate with internal stakeholders IT leadership and external partners to ensure a secure scalable and highly available cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities

AWS Cloud Administration

• Manage and support AWS accounts services and cloud resources

• Monitor cloud usage cost optimization and resource allocation

• Implement and maintain IAM policies MFA and security controls

Infrastructure Management

• Maintain and support AWS services including EC2 S3 Lambda CloudFront and Route 53

• Ensure system availability scalability patching and performance optimization

• Manage backup strategies encryption access controls and data lifecycle policies

Cloud Strategy & Architecture

• Support cloud architecture planning and modernization initiatives

• Develop scalable resilient and disaster recovery-focused solutions

• Provide technical guidance for migration and optimization projects

Operations & Support

• Perform system monitoring health checks updates and incident response

• Coordinate remediation activities and root cause analysis

• Maintain operational documentation and runbooks

Security & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to cybersecurity and compliance frameworks including NIST FISMA and FedRAMP

• Support security assessments audits and ATO processes

• Address compliance and risk findings identified through posture management tools

• Maintain documentation related to security controls and compliance evidence

Stakeholder Coordination

• Collaborate with IT leadership internal teams and external vendors

• Provide technical reporting documentation and status updates

• Serve as a liaison between business and technical stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• 9 years of experience in AWS cloud administration infrastructure or consulting

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services including EC2 S3 Lambda CloudFront and Route 53

• Experience supporting highly secure or federal/federal-adjacent cloud environments

• Strong understanding of cloud security IAM MFA and zero-trust principles

• Experience with NIST FISMA and FedRAMP compliance frameworks

• Excellent troubleshooting communication and documentation skills

Required Certifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional

• AWS Certified Security Specialty

• Google Workspace Administrator Professional Certification (Active)

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty

• CISSP or equivalent certification

• CISM or equivalent certification

• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise cloud modernization initiatives

• Familiarity with disaster recovery planning and operational governance