Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Summary:

The AWS Architect designs and governs the cloud infrastructure for the platform on native AWS services. You will build a serverless-first, secure, and cost-effective foundation on AWS, define infrastructure standards, and ensure the platform meets FedRAMP and availability objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design cloud infrastructure using native AWS services (Lambda, Step Functions, EventBridge, API Gateway, Aurora, S3, ECS/EKS)

- Define infrastructure-as-code standards using AWS CDK/CloudFormation

- Architect for FedRAMP compliance

- Lead AWS Well-Architected reviews and cost-optimization efforts

- Design networking, security, and multi-environment strategies

- Support integration of Amazon Bedrock and agentic AI services

- Guide capacity planning, resilience, and disaster recovery

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Requirements

Non-Technical Requirements:

- Must be a U.S. Citizen.

- Must be willing to work a HYRBID Schedule (2 Days) in Reston, VA & client locations in the Washington D.C. area as required.

- Ability to pass a 7-year background check and obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Clearance

- Strong communication and presentation skills.

- Must be able to prioritize and self-start.

- Must be adaptable/flexible as priorities shift.

- Must be enthusiastic and have passion for learning and constant improvement.

- Must be open to collaboration, feedback and client asks.

- Must enjoy working with a vibrant team of outgoing personalities.

Required Qualifications:

- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

- 5+ years of hands-on AWS architecture and delivery

- Strong infrastructure-as-code experience (CDK/CloudFormation)

- Experience with high-availability, high-volume systems

Preferred Qualifications:

- FedRAMP experience

- Serverless and event-driven architecture at scale

- Amazon Bedrock / agentic AI experience

Salary Description

$175,000-$195,000 (based on pertinent experience)