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AWS Cloud Architect

TechDigital

  • Torrance, CA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Job DescriptionAn AWS Cloud Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS). They act as the technical leader for cloud adoption, guiding organizations through architecture decisions, migration strategies, and optimization of cloud infrastructure.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTorrance, CA
    IndustryOther/Not Classified
    Company Size100 to 499 employees

    Description

    Job Description
    • An AWS Cloud Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
    • They act as the technical leader for cloud adoption, guiding organizations through architecture decisions, migration strategies, and optimization of cloud infrastructure.
    Key Responsibilities
    • Cloud Architecture Design Develop scalable, resilient, and secure AWS cloud architectures. Define best practices for cloud adoption and migration.
    • Design hybrid and multi-cloud strategies when required. Implementation & Deployment Lead the deployment of applications and workloads on AWS.
    • Automate infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, AWS CloudFormation).
    • Ensure high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
    • Security & Compliance Implement AWS security best practices (IAM, encryption, monitoring). Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
    • Conduct regular audits and risk assessments.
    • Optimization & Cost Management Monitor cloud usage and optimize resource allocation.
    • Implement cost-saving strategies (reserved instances, autoscaling). Provide recommendations for performance improvements.
    • Collaboration & Leadership Work closely with DevOps, engineering, and business teams.
    • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
    • Act as a liaison between technical teams and stakeholders.
    Qualifications & Skills
    • Education: Bachelor s or Master s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
    • Experience: 5+ years in cloud architecture, with at least 3 years in AWS.
    Technical Skills:
    • Strong expertise in AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, CloudFront, etc.).
    • Proficiency in networking, security, and system design.
    • Hands-on experience with DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins).
    • Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash).
    • Certifications (preferred): AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional AWS Certified Security Specialty AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
    • Soft Skills Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
    • Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
    Key Responsibilities
    • Lead a team of Account Managers and Offshore Account Managers.
    • Provide direction on account strategies, client engagement, and opportunity identification.
    • Support Account Managers in high-stake negotiations, proposals, and escalations.
    • Own the sales plan and revenue target for the defined group of accounts.
    • Maintain executive-level relationships with select key clients and participate in strategic client governance meetings.
    • Own overall revenue and profitability for the assigned portfolio of accounts.
    • Collaborate with Delivery Heads and Practice Heads to ensure account growth strategies are aligned with organizational goals.

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