AWS Architect

Overview In this role you drive secure, scalable AWS cloud architectures for complex, regulated environments. You will lead modernization efforts across multiple applications, establishing a repeatable cloud patterns factory and ensuring governance, security, and operational readiness. You’ll collaborate with client leadership and SMEs to shape modernization paths and oversee architecture across infrastructure, applications, and data. This is a strategic, high-impact position enabling enterprise-wide cloud modernization and compliant operations. ResponsibilitiesArchitect secure AWS environments with landing zones, identity integration, hybrid connectivity, and high availability for modernized systemsCreate a factory model for modernization efforts used by development teamsAssess data architectures and integration patterns to support application rationalization and data hub enablementDesign sustainable cloud architectures including monitoring, patching, and post-ATO operationsProvide architectural leadership across concurrent modernization projects in coordination with Azure and platform leadsLead application rationalization activities and determine modernization sequencingDefine and govern shared cloud services and patterns (identity, networking, CI/CD, observability, data integration)Develop reference architectures, standards, and governance controls for compliant cloud implementationsLead design reviews to ensure alignment with security, compliance, and modernization strategiesIntegrate IaC, policy enforcement, and automated security into DevSecOps pipelinesMaintain alignment with security controls and continuous monitoring approachesSupport FinOps, scalability, performance, availability, and disaster recovery in AWS environmentsProvide architectural direction for cloud-native, containerized, and data-driven workloadsPartner with engineering, security, and operations to ensure maintainability and standards Key requirementsBachelor's DegreeAWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (required)10+ years of experience in enterprise cloud solutions8+ years across multiple technical domains (network, apps, data, or low-code/no-code)5+ years designing secure AWS environments in regulated settings with formal security authorization and continuous compliance5+ years implementing infrastructure-as-code and automated security in CI/CD5+ years supporting cloud governance, compliance alignment, and continuous monitoring3+ years in hybrid and multi-cloud environments5+ years modernizing large application portfolios and setting architectural standardsstrategic leadershipcross-functional collaborationeffective communication with senior stakeholdersAWS cloud architectureenterprise cloud governancesecure platform architecture