12+ Years Only - AWS Cloud Architect - 100% Remote

[Ron .]

**MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH GOVERNMENT/FEDERAL AGENCY**

Hi {JobSeeker : firstname} :
Hope you are doing well today!

This is in reference to your profile I got from our database. I wanted to check your availability for an URGENT position we have. Please find below the detailed job description for your reference.

If you are interested please send me your updated resume along with your expected hourly rate.

Position:    AWS Cloud Architect

Location:   Remote

Client:         State of Missouri [Information Technology Services Division (ITSD)]


Job Description:

Resource(s) Experience Requirements: a.    Working Team:  1.    6 + years experience of Cloud experience in AWS, Cloud Framework and Cloud pattern architecture, standard cloud platforms such as Aurora, Elastic Beanstalk, PaaS, IaaS, Cloud Database technologies, Ansible, Kubernetes.  2.    Ability to debate technologies and clearly state design flaws or preferred technologies is a must.  3.    Possess skills to architect in a dev-ops environment as well as operations side.  4.    Previous experience mentoring and managing an existing cloud team. 5.    Experience with AWS, Azure and GCP.  6.    Experience with AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, GCP Security Command Center. 7.    Strong knowledge of SIEM solutions and cloud-native security tools. 8.    Familiarity with compliance frameworks (NIST, CIS, FedRAMP, PCI-DSS, HIPAA). 9.    Proficiency in scripting and automation  10.    Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and policy-as-code tools. 11.    Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, CISSP, or CCSP are a plus 12.    Preferred qualifications include experience and working knowledge of State of Missouri IT systems which encompasses security, cloud services, infrastructure management on multi-platform environments and management of large scale development and maintenance and operations projects.   Performance Requirements: Design and implement infrastructure aligned with organizational security, performance, and cost optimization goals. Build and configure resources using best practices and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies where appropriate. Support agencies in cloud adoption and migration by providing both architectural planning and hands-on setup of environments. Develop and maintain technical documentation including design diagrams, runbooks, and configuration standards. Collaborate with security, networking, database, and application teams to ensure cross-functional alignment and integration. Provide guidance on native tools, resource policies, role-based access control (RBAC), tagging strategies, and logging/monitoring configurations. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to environments, escalating complex challenges as needed. Ensure all work aligns with enterprise governance and compliance standards, including NIST 800-53 and applicable data privacy regulations.

Looking forward to working with you!

Ron D'Silva
r...@elegantsolutions.us
EMail is the best way to reach me
Elegant Enterprise-Wide Solutions, Inc
Prime on various Federal & State Government contracts