PlanIT Group is seeking an AWS Cloud Architect to support our Federal customer in the Washington, DC area. The ideal candidate will lead a group of engineers in a multi-account and complex network environment to deliver services to customers, maintain and update infrastructure, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and modernize preexisting environments.
Job Title: AWS Cloud Architect
Location: Remote
Start Date: 07/21/25
Duration: One year plus annual extensions
AWS Cloud ArchitectLead a group of engineers in a multi-account and complex network environment to deliver services to customers, maintain and update infrastructure, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and modernize preexisting environments.
- Lead cloud migration efforts by providing technical knowledge and expertise to customers.
- Provide guidance on AWS service usage, cost optimization, and cloud-native architecture best practices.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CloudFormation.
- Ensure alignment with Zero Trust Architecture, TIC 3.0, and agency specific policies.
- Support the development of cloud security plans, including ATO packages and continuous monitoring strategies.
- 10+ years of experience in IT with at least 5 years focused on AWS cloud architecture.
- Strong experience with scripting and troubleshooting code in languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Experience leading a team of engineers in a cloud and/or hybrid-cloud environment.
- Experience working on federal government projects and knowledge of federal cloud compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP).
- AWS-based certifications preferred (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
- Direct experience implementing artificial intelligence (AI) cloud platforms (e.g., Amazon BedRock, Azure OpenAI, Lex, Comprehend, etc.) to include Large Language Model and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) technology.
- Demonstrated experience designing an evaluated Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
Additional Provisions:• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
• Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
• All candidates must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident.
• Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
• Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)
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