Sr AWS Solutions Architect

Job Title:Sr AWS Solutions ArchitectOnsite = 5 days MUST in REDWOOD CAJob Summary:The AWS Solutions Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS) for government clients. This role requires a deep understanding of AWS services, cloud architecture, and security protocols, along with the ability to work with classified information.Key Responsibilities:Design and develop cloud architectures that meet client requirements, including scalability, security, and performance.Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.Implement AWS best practices for security, compliance, and cost optimization.Provide technical guidance and support to development teams and clients.Conduct assessments and audits to ensure compliance with government regulations and security standards.Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and services.Stay updated with the latest AWS technologies and industry trends.Qualifications:Proven experience as an AWS Solutions Architect or similar role.Strong knowledge of AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, etc.Experience with cloud security and compliance frameworks.Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.Preferred Skills:AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification.MUST TO HAVEBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.Experience working with federal government clients.Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.3. Technical Competencies- Enterprise AWS architecture across microservices, distributed systems, and serverless.- Advanced DevOps and SRE capabilities.- Expertise in Terraform/CloudFormation automation.- Kubernetes/EKS architecture, networking, and governance.- Cloud security frameworks, IAM governance, and threat modeling.- Cloud economics and FinOps optimization.4. Leadership Competencies- Strategic thinking and roadmap development.- Influencing and stakeholder management.- Decision-making with high business impact.- Coaching and talent development.5. Required Experience & Qualifications- 10-15+ years of IT experience, 6+ years in AWS architecture, 5+ years in DevOps.- Expertise in AWS compute, storage, networking, and security.- Strong experience with Kubernetes/EKS.- Strong scripting: Python, Shell, PowerShell.- Experience presenting to architecture boards or leadership teams.