AWS Cloud Architect

Job Title: AWS Cloud Architect

Location: Marysville, OH (Remote)

Mode : Contract

Job Description:

Architecting and designing cloud-based solutions: Will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on the AWS platform. This involves understanding the business requirements, evaluating different architectural options, and selecting the most suitable AWS services and components.

Cloud infrastructure management: Will be responsible for Creating the templates, provisioning, configuring, and managing cloud infrastructure resources such as EC2 and S3 instances, VPCs, load balancers, auto-scaling groups, and storage services. Will ensure that the infrastructure is properly optimized for performance, cost, and security.

Deployment and automation: Will develop deployment pipelines and automation scripts to facilitate the continuous integration and delivery of applications and services. This includes creating infrastructure-as-code templates using tools like CloudFormation or Terraform and implementing automated testing and monitoring processes.

Security and compliance: Will implement and enforce AHM security best practices and compliance requirements within the AWS environment. This includes configuring security groups, IAM roles and policies, encryption mechanisms, and implementing auditing and monitoring solutions.

Performance optimization and troubleshooting: Will analyze system performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to improve the overall performance and scalability of the cloud infrastructure. Will also troubleshoot and resolve any issues or incidents related to the AWS environment.

Collaboration and mentoring: As a senior member of the team, may provide guidance and mentorship to other engineers. Will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, operations, and security teams, to ensure smooth integration and operation of systems.

Research and innovation: Staying up to date with the latest AWS services, features, and best practices is crucial. May be involved in researching and evaluating new technologies and methodologies to enhance the cloud infrastructure and drive innovation within the organization.

Key Accountabilities:

• AWS Services knowledge (deep understanding of EC2, S3, EFS, EBS, Cloud Formation, etc.);
• Networking (proficient in networking concept including DNS, VPNs, Transit Gateways, direct connect, and VPC configuration);
• IaC (AWS Cloud Formation, Terraform);
• SAP on AWS Knowledge (familiar with SAP solutions on AWS, including SAP-certified instances, storage solutions);
• Storage, Backup Management, High Availability and Disaster Recovery (experience in designing HA and disaster recovery solutions for SAP on AWS. Knowledge of AWS services like AWS Backup, AWS site-to-site VPN, AWS Disaster Recovery)
• System Administration - Linux