Cloud Architect Consultant
Posted Today by 1764305963
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: We are seeking a skilled Cloud Architect Consultant to provide expert guidance in expanding cloud infrastructure, particularly focusing on AWS architecture while integrating with Azure environments. This long-term contract role involves leading cloud initiatives and mentoring team members in cloud technologies. The position requires extensive experience in AWS and a strong ability to document and communicate technical processes effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement robust AWS architecture to support cloud expansion strategies.
- Facilitate integration of multiple AWS accounts while ensuring best practices and security standards.
- Prepare comprehensive documentation of architecture designs, processes, and configurations.
- Provide mentorship and training to team members to enhance their AWS skills and confidence.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment between cloud strategies and business objectives.
- Monitor and optimize cloud systems for performance, scalability, and security.
- Lead initiatives to diversify cloud dependencies and strengthen the organization's cloud posture.
- Ensure compatibility and smooth interoperability between AWS and Azure environments.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement measures to prevent cloud misconfigurations.
- Support the launch of AWS-native product lines by delivering well-architected solutions.
Key Skills:
- Extensive expertise in AWS technologies, including AWS IAM, Lambda, EC2, and Auto Scaling.
- Proficiency in cloud monitoring tools such as Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, and AWS Config.
- Strong knowledge of security tools, including AWS Security Hub and Ansible.
- Experience in designing and integrating multi-account AWS architectures.
- Proven ability to document technical processes and architectural designs effectively.
- Familiarity with Azure cloud environments and split-cloud strategies.
- Excellent communication skills to guide and train technical teams.
- Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results within tight timelines.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Description
We are looking for an experienced Cloud Architect Consultant to join our team on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will provide expert guidance in expanding cloud infrastructure, with a focus on AWS architecture, while ensuring seamless integration with existing Azure environments. This position offers the opportunity to lead critical cloud initiatives and support team development in cloud technologies.
Responsibilities:
Design and implement robust AWS architecture to support cloud expansion strategies.
Facilitate integration of multiple AWS accounts while ensuring best practices and security standards.
Prepare comprehensive documentation of architecture designs, processes, and configurations.
Provide mentorship and training to team members to enhance their AWS skills and confidence.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment between cloud strategies and business objectives.
Monitor and optimize cloud systems for performance, scalability, and security.
Lead initiatives to diversify cloud dependencies and strengthen the organization's cloud posture.
Ensure compatibility and smooth interoperability between AWS and Azure environments.
Conduct risk assessments and implement measures to prevent cloud misconfigurations.
Support the launch of AWS-native product lines by delivering well-architected solutions.
Requirements
Extensive expertise in AWS technologies, including AWS IAM, Lambda, EC2, and Auto Scaling.
Proficiency in cloud monitoring tools such as Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, and AWS Config.
Strong knowledge of security tools, including AWS Security Hub and Ansible.
Experience in designing and integrating multi-account AWS architectures.
Proven ability to document technical processes and architectural designs effectively.
Familiarity with Azure cloud environments and split-cloud strategies.
Excellent communication skills to guide and train technical teams.
Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results within tight timelines.
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