AWS Cloud Architect

Job Description

Link Technologies (LinkTechConsulting.com), a Las Vegas-based IT consulting firm, is currently seeking an AWS Cloud Architect to join our team in Las Vegas, NV for Perm opportunity.

Job Description

• Assist in development of the corporate cloud strategy and cloud governance
• Design architecture for hybrid cloud integration solutions
• Recommend new cloud services to develop conceptual designs
• Identify cloud solutions that align with the business strategy
• Evaluate cloud capabilities to support business initiatives
• Asist in selecting vendors for IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and integration capabilities
• Maintain cloud governance documentation
• Assist in proper identification and tagging of cloud services and resources
• Provide status reports and escalation of issues as appropriate
• Develop cloud training plan for other teams and business stakeholders
• Develop, document, make recommendations, and communicate plans for investing in IT cloud infrastructure, including analysis of cost reduction opportunities
• Design, develop, and oversee implementation of end-to-end IT cloud integrations
• Develop and execute test plans to check IT cloud infrastructure and systems technical performance. Report on findings and making recommendations for improvement
• Collaborate across the IT organization and with vendors
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Essential Job Duties & Functions:

• Ensure the availability, performance, scalability and security of cloud services to conform with IT policy
• Maintain overall Cloud infrastructure (i.e., EC2, SQS, S3, VPC, Lambda etc.)
• Setup alerts for monitoring performance of various cloud applications and services
• Ensure that all cloud engineering procedures are well documented

Job Specifications:

• Strong knowledge of cloud networking using VPCs, Private Links, Transit Gateway
• Deep understanding of cloud storage solutions such as S3, EBS, EFS, RDS
• Hands on experience managing serverless solutions
• AWS associate or professional certification in one or more areas is required
• Experience with containerization with Docker and Kubernetes

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or other technical discipline preferred. Comparable work experience is acceptable.
• 4+ years' experience in enterprise architecture, design, and integration
• 2-3 years' experience building and deploying on-prem and cloud solutions
• Experience in designing hybrid and multi-cloud solutions
• Knowledge of GCP, AWS, and Azure cloud services
• Methodical and focused troubleshooting skills
• Proven track record for designing and architecting cloud solutions
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict timelines
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms and security protocols
• Strong verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• ITIL V3 Awareness training preferred
• Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications

Link Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors protected by law.