AWS SME

We have a 1-year hybrid (must be onsite once monthly) AWS SME contract that may be extended by our client in Jackson MS. The anticipated start date is July 1 2026.

Our client is seeking a highly skilled AWS expert to support and develop a mature AWS multi-account environment built on AWS Control Tower. This role is central to strengthening internal cloud capabilities supporting enterprise cloud adoption and helping establish a Cloud Center of Excellence. The ideal candidate is a hands-on cloud architect with deep AWS expertise strong troubleshooting skills and a passion for mentoring and enabling others.

Key Responsibilities

AWS Environment Management

Oversee and maintain a multi-account AWS Organization built on AWS Control Tower.

Ensure cloud infrastructure aligns with industry best practices for reliability scalability and governance.

Cloud Architecture & Engineering

Design review and implement secure scalable AWS solutions for enterprise and partner teams.

Support cloud adoption initiatives and modernization efforts across multiple environments.

Troubleshooting & Support

Serve as senior escalation point for complex AWS issues including network and connectivity challenges.

Collaborate across infrastructure security and application teams to identify root causes and implement remediation strategies.

Security & Governance

Partner with security stakeholders to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Implement and enforce cloud governance policies including identity access and network segmentation controls.

Vendor & Stakeholder Collaboration

Work with cloud service providers and third-party vendors to integrate services into the broader ecosystem.

Translate technical requirements into actionable solutions for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Mentorship & Documentation

Mentor technical staff and help build internal cloud expertise.

Develop and maintain technical documentation standards and operational playbooks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of key AWS services (EC2 S3 RDS VPC IAM Lambda CloudFormation etc.)
• Experience leading cloud migrations or implementations in a complex multi-account environment
• Strong network troubleshooting abilities to help resolve connectivity issues both inside the AWS cloud environment and ingressing/egressing to the States on premises environment.
• Familiarity with AWS Landing Zone implementations and management using AWS Landing Zone Accelerator.
• Proficiency with infrastructure as code (CloudFormation Terraform AWS CDK) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience implementing security best practices (e.g. IAM policies encryption network segmentation and SCPs).
• Familiarity with DevOps principles containerization (Docker ECS EKS) and serverless architectures.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities across networking storage and compute layers in AWS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven experience mentoring staff and fostering a collaborative learning-focused environment.
• Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to lead architectural reviews and navigate ambiguity in designing solutions to complex business problems

Desirable Qualifications

• AWS Professional-level certification (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional).
• Experience in a government or highly regulated environment (e.g. HIPAA CJIS IRS 1075 compliance).
• Knowledge of ITIL project management methodologies (e.g. PMP Agile) and enterprise IT governance frameworks.
• Familiarity with other public cloud providers and hybrid-cloud environments.
• Working knowledge of common scripting/programming languages (Python Bash PowerShell).

Minimum Application Requirements

Your application will be disqualified if you do not meet all these minimum application requirements.

• Must meet or exceed the Minimum Qualifications.
• Must be a current resident of the United States.
• Must have current work authorization for the United States.
• Must be a direct hire.

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