Location: Remote

Must have: US Citizenship and Active MBI Clearance

AWS Cloud Infrastructure Architect

We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect to design, implement, and manage our organization's cloud infrastructure on AWS. This role will be responsible for establishing and maintaining our AWS environment, including account structure, networking, security, and governance frameworks.

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

• 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with 3+ years specifically on AWS
• Deep understanding of AWS Organizations and multi-account strategies
• Hands-on experience with AWS Control Tower for account orchestration and governance
• Proficiency in Landing Zone Architecture (LZA) design and implementation
• Experience working with AWS GovCloud (US) environments
• Knowledge of FedRAMP compliance requirements, controls, and authorization processes
• Expert knowledge of AWS networking services (VPC, VPN, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway)
• Strong expertise in IAM, including policy design and identity federation
• Proven experience implementing security best practices and compliance frameworks
• Proficiency with infrastructure as code tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, CDK)
• Experience with AWS security services (Security Hub, GuardDuty, Config, CloudTrail)

Certifications (Preferred)

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty
• Additional AWS certifications are a plus

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to balance security requirements with business needs

Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or Information Technology