Information Technology_USA - USA_Platform Architect

SysMind Tech

$120K — $160K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15 years in software engineering with high-impact product delivery
  • 5 years of experience in complex AWS cloud architecture
  • Expert-level knowledge of AWS compute and container services (EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda, Fargate)
  • Advanced proficiency with AWS database services (RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, ElastiCache, Redshift)
  • Deep expertise in VPC design and comprehensive security services

Responsibilities

  • Design secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions
  • Create IAM frameworks with least privilege and implement layered security
  • Lead infrastructure-as-code initiatives using Terraform
  • Establish CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments
  • Guide teams in cloud-native design and application modernization

Benefits

  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunity to assess and adopt new technologies
  • Focus on security governance and cost optimization
  • Exposure to enterprise-scale cloud migration projects
  • Production of clear documentation and implementation roadmaps
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MSP Owner: Andres Villegas
Location: Plano, TX
Duration: 5 months
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Role Description: Who we are looking for The Cloud Architect is responsible for the full cloud architecture and implementation lifecycle process that translates business requirements into robust, scalable, and secure cloud-based systems, services, and solutions. This role requires expertise in cloud infrastructure design, deployment automation, and platform integration as this role is responsible for crafting technical solutions to address complex business needs in cloud environments. The Cloud Architect will collaborate with business and engineering stakeholders to translate business requirements into detailed cloud architecture, technical specifications, and implementation roadmaps for development and operations teams. They must possess deep technical expertise in cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), distributed computing, datadatabase solutions in the cloud, and cloud-native application development, with experience in multi-cloud strategy and governance. A background in enterprise-scale cloud migrations and relevant platform or domain expertise is preferred. Key Responsibilities What you be doing Cloud Architecture Strategy Design secure, scalable, cost-effective cloud solutions. Build multi-account strategies. Assess new technologies for adoption. Security Governance Create IAM frameworks with least privilege. Implement layered security. Monitor costs and enforce governance. Automation DevOps Lead infrastructure-as-code. Establish CICD pipelines aligned with DevOps best practices for automated deployments. Hybrid Connectivity Integrate on prem with cloud. Ensure strong performance and security. Application Modernization Guide teams on cloud-native design and microservices. Improve scalability and resilience. Documentation Roadmaps Produce clear diagrams, docs, and implementation roadmaps for cloud transformation. Required Qualifications What you bring 15 years in software engineering with proven high-impact product delivery, including 5 years specifically in complex AWS cloud architecture and implementation AWS Core Infrastructure Compute Expert-level knowledge of AWS compute and container services (EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda, Fargate), and storage solutions (S3, EBS, Storage Gateway) AWS Data Database Technologies Advanced proficiency with AWS database services including RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, ElastiCache, and Redshift for enterprise-scale data management AWS Networking Security Deep expertise in VPC design, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, and comprehensive security services including IAM, KMS, Secrets Manager, WAF, Shield, GuardDuty, and Security Hub Infrastructure Automation DevOps Advanced experience with Terraform for AWS infrastructure automation Monitoring, Observability Cost Optimization Proven expertise with AWS monitoring tools (CloudWatch, X-Ray, CloudTrail) and demonstrated ability to implement cost optimization strategies using Cost Explorer, Budgets, and Savings Plans Communication

Competencies: CloudOps for Google Cloud

Experience (Years): 10 & Above

Essential Skills: Who we are looking for The Cloud Architect is responsible for the full cloud architecture and implementation lifecycle process that translates business requirements into robust, scalable, and secure cloud-based systems, services, and solutions. This role requires expertise in cloud infrastructure design, deployment automation, and platform integration as this role is responsible for crafting technical solutions to address complex business needs in cloud environments. The Cloud Architect will collaborate with business and engineering stakeholders to translate business requirements into detailed cloud architecture, technical specifications, and implementation roadmaps for development and operations teams. They must possess deep technical expertise in cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), distributed computing, datadatabase solutions in the cloud, and cloud-native application development, with experience in multi-cloud strategy and governance. A background in enterprise-scale cloud migrations and relevant platform or domain expertise is preferred. Key Responsibilities What you be doing Cloud Architecture Strategy Design secure, scalable, cost-effective cloud solutions. Build multi-account strategies. Assess new technologies for adoption. Security Governance Create IAM frameworks with least privilege. Implement layered security. Monitor costs and enforce governance. Automation DevOps Lead infrastructure-as-code. Establish CICD pipelines aligned with DevOps best practices for automated deployments. Hybrid Connectivity Integrate on prem with cloud. Ensure strong performance and security. Application Modernization Guide teams on cloud-native design and microservices. Improve scalability and resilience. Documentation Roadmaps Produce clear diagrams, docs, and implementation roadmaps for cloud transformation. Required Qualifications What you bring 15 years in software engineering with proven high-impact product delivery, including 5 years specifically in complex AWS cloud architecture and implementation AWS Core Infrastructure Compute Expert-level knowledge of AWS compute and container services (EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda, Fargate), and storage solutions (S3, EBS, Storage Gateway) AWS Data Database Technologies Advanced proficiency with AWS database services including RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, ElastiCache, and Redshift for enterprise-scale data management AWS Networking Security Deep expertise in VPC design, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, and comprehensive security services including IAM, KMS, Secrets Manager, WAF, Shield, GuardDuty, and Security Hub Infrastructure Automation DevOps Advanced experience with Terraform for AWS infrastructure automation Monitoring, Observability Cost Optimization Proven expertise with AWS monitoring tools (CloudWatch, X-Ray, CloudTrail) and demonstrated ability to implement cost optimization strategies using Cost Explorer, Budgets, and Savings Plans Communication

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