AWS Cloud Architect

OverviewSteampunk is seeking an AWS Cloud Architect who is excited about designing and delivering cloud solutions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal future Punk will work within our growing DevSecOps practice to support cloud migration, optimization, and deployment on Amazon Web Services (AWS).The Cloud Architect will be responsible for the design, standards, and architectural direction of AWS environments supporting mission-critical, regulated workloads. This role will provide hands-on architectural ownership of enterprise AWS environments while partnering with stakeholders, developers, engineers, and other technical team members to implement secure, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions.ContributionsIdentify and implement optimal AWS-based solutions for customersDesign AWS cloud environments and provide technical architectural expertise for production, staging, QA, and development infrastructures operating in 247 environmentsArchitect and own multi-account AWS environments using AWS Control Tower, AWS Landing Zones, Service Control Policies (SCPs), and Resource Control Policies (RCPs), incorporating established guardrails and standardsDesign hybrid connectivity architecture, including AWS Direct Connect and Transit GatewayDesign DNS architecture, including Amazon Route 53 and hybrid DNS resolutionDesign VPC-level networking architecture and standards, including Network Access Control Lists (NACLs) and Security GroupsImplement and oversee cloud strategies, including migrations and optimizationEstablish development tools and infrastructure to support automationUnderstand stakeholder needs and effectively communicate requirements to developers and engineersAutomate and improve development, testing, deployment, and release processes using AWS CodeCommit, AWS CodePipeline, AWS Lambda, and infrastructure as codeTest and examine code written by others and analyze resultsPerform root cause analysis on complex business processes and technical componentsEnsure systems are secure against cybersecurity threats by leveraging AWS Security Hub and NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and FISMA control frameworksIdentify technical problems, perform root cause analysis, and develop software updates and fixesPartner with software developers and engineers to ensure development follows established processes and works as intendedSupport enterprise cloud applications and infrastructure through infrastructure as code, including automated server and network configurations, large-scale software deployments, monitoring, testing, and CI/CDDocument the as-is state of environments, perform gap analyses, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendationsLeverage virtualization and containerization to optimize and modernize software systemsServe as an individual contributor while mentoring junior team members, including Senior Cloud Engineers and Cloud EngineersEngineer and implement solutions and provide recommendations for continuous improvement of servicesPresent regular status updates and provide cross-training to team membersQualificationsAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Public Trust Security ClearanceBachelor's degree and 10 years of total professional experience8 years of experience architecting, designing, developing, and implementing cloud solutions8 years of hands-on Cloud Architect experience with expertise in AWS8 years of experience with systems development in an Agile environment5 years of experience implementing proof of concept (POC) or minimum viable product (MVP) solutions and participating in sprint demonstrations5 years of experience in several of the following areas:Database architectureETLBusiness intelligenceBig dataMachine learningAdvanced analytics8 years of experience with Git source control management (SCM) providers such as GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket8 years of experience implementing infrastructure as code and orchestration8 years of experience integrating deployments with industry-standard DevSecOps tooling and orchestrationHands-on experience with AWS technologies and related tools, including:AWS Control Tower and multi-account managementService Control Policies (SCPs) and Resource Control Policies (RCPs)AWS Landing ZonesAWS Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, Amazon Route 53, and hybrid DNSAWS LambdaTerraform and TerragruntGitHubAWS CloudFormationAWS Commercial and AWS GovCloud environmentsAWS Identity CenterPython scriptingAmazon S3Networking, including IPv6AWS CodeCommitAWS CodePipelineAWS Security HubAmazon CloudWatch for monitoring and loggingExperience implementing or operating within environments requiring NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and FISMA standardsAWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certificationPreferredMaster's DegreeExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent interpersonal and collaborative skillsExperience documenting the as-is state of an environment, performing gap analysis, and producing artifacts that articulate options and recommendationsExperience scripting with Bash, PowerShell, Python, Groovy, or RubyExperience implementing Docker containers and utilizing container orchestration platforms such as KubernetesExperience with automation tools, including Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or AnsibleAbout steampunkSteampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $130,000 to $215,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here. Identity StatementAs part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. If you want to learn more about our story, visit .We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program. Job SummaryJob ID: 8131Clearance Requirement: Public Trust