Scan your resume against ATS criteria for this AWS Cloud Architect role at Steampunk.
Steampunk is seeking an
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.
Identify and implement optimal AWS-based solutions for customers
Design AWS cloud environments and provide technical architectural expertise for production, staging, QA, and development infrastructures operating in 24×7 environments
Architect 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 standards
Design hybrid connectivity architecture, including AWS Direct Connect and Transit Gateway
Design DNS architecture, including Amazon Route 53 and hybrid DNS resolution
Design VPC-level networking architecture and standards, including Network Access Control Lists (NACLs) and Security Groups
Implement and oversee cloud strategies, including migrations and optimization
Establish development tools and infrastructure to support automation
Understand stakeholder needs and effectively communicate requirements to developers and engineers
Automate and improve development, testing, deployment, and release processes using AWS CodeCommit, AWS CodePipeline, AWS Lambda, and infrastructure as code
Test and examine code written by others and analyze results
Perform root cause analysis on complex business processes and technical components
Ensure systems are secure against cybersecurity threats by leveraging AWS Security Hub and NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and FISMA control frameworks
Identify technical problems, perform root cause analysis, and develop software updates and fixes
Partner with software developers and engineers to ensure development follows established processes and works as intended
Support enterprise cloud applications and infrastructure through infrastructure as code, including automated server and network configurations, large-scale software deployments, monitoring, testing, and CI/CD
Document the as-is state of environments, perform gap analyses, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations
Leverage virtualization and containerization to optimize and modernize software systems
Serve as an individual contributor while mentoring junior team members, including Senior Cloud Engineers and Cloud Engineers
Engineer and implement solutions and provide recommendations for continuous improvement of services
Present regular status updates and provide cross-training to team members
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Public Trust Security Clearance
Bachelor's degree and 10 years of total professional experience
8 years of experience architecting, designing, developing, and implementing cloud solutions
8 years of hands-on Cloud Architect experience with expertise in AWS
8 years of experience with systems development in an Agile environment
5 years of experience implementing proof of concept (POC) or minimum viable product (MVP) solutions and participating in sprint demonstrations
5 years of experience in several of the following areas:
Database architecture
ETL
Business intelligence
Big data
Machine learning
Advanced analytics
8 years of experience with Git source control management (SCM) providers such as GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket
8 years of experience implementing infrastructure as code and orchestration
8 years of experience integrating deployments with industry-standard DevSecOps tooling and orchestration
Hands-on experience with AWS technologies and related tools, including:
AWS Control Tower and multi-account management
Service Control Policies (SCPs) and Resource Control Policies (RCPs)
AWS Landing Zones
AWS Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, Amazon Route 53, and hybrid DNS
AWS Lambda
Terraform and Terragrunt
GitHub
AWS CloudFormation
AWS Commercial and AWS GovCloud environments
AWS Identity Center
Python scripting
Amazon S3
Networking, including IPv6
AWS CodeCommit
AWS CodePipeline
AWS Security Hub
Amazon CloudWatch for monitoring and logging
Experience implementing or operating within environments requiring NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and FISMA standards
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certification
Master's Degree
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
Experience documenting the as-is state of an environment, performing gap analysis, and producing artifacts that articulate options and recommendations
Experience scripting with Bash, PowerShell, Python, Groovy, or Ruby
Experience implementing Docker containers and utilizing container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
Experience with automation tools, including Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Ansible
Steampunk 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 aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.
As 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
in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our
, 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 http://www.steampunk.com.
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.
How to apply for AWS Cloud Architect at Steampunk?
Click the "Apply on Company Website" button on this page to submit your application directly on the employer's official portal.
What is the salary for this role?
The salary for this role is $130,000 per annum.
What experience is required?
10+ years of experience is required.
Is this position still open?
Yes, currently active and accepting applications.
Explore related active roles in other
AWS Cloud Architect
Steampunk · McLean
