What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Architect position at Akkodis?
Akkodis is seeking a Cloud Architect for a 6-month contract with a client in Erie PA, 16530 (Onsite).
Title: Cloud Architect
Location: Erie PA 16530 (Onsite)
Contract: 6 months Contract with possible extension
Pay Rate: $70-85/hr on W2 (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)
Job Description:
Position Summary:
Creates an environment where full context is provided to drive strategy for minimally complex, routine initiatives. Develops and validates the cloud architecture against requirements of the business for initiatives of isolated architectural impact. Sets direction and achieves alignment around the IT strategy and determines the best path to achieve it. Empowers the organization to efficiently make high-quality technology and process decisions that enable our business vision in environments that require basic skill in relationship building and partnership.
Qualifications
Extensive AWS Cloud Architecture Experience – Strong background in designing, implementing, and optimizing solutions in AWS.
Cloud Networking – Deep understanding of VPC design, Transit Gateway, PrivateLink, Route 53, NAT Gateway, and hybrid connectivity (VPN, Direct Connect).
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) – Hands-on experience with Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or CDK for automated infrastructure provisioning.
Security & Compliance – Knowledge of AWS IAM, KMS encryption, security best practices, SCPs, GuardDuty, AWS Config, and detective controls.
AWS Well-Architected Framework – Strong understanding and ability to apply best practices across performance, security, reliability, cost optimization, and operational excellence.
Compute & Containerization – Expertise in EC2, Lambda, ECS, EKS, and Serverless architectures with cost-efficient design.
Storage & Data Architecture – Experience with S3, EFS, FSx, RDS, DynamoDB, Redshift, and data lifecycle strategies.
Automation & DevOps – Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, AWS Systems Manager, and automated deployments.
Observability & Monitoring – Experience with CloudWatch, AWS X-Ray, OpenTelemetry, or third-party monitoring solutions like Datadog or Splunk.
Multi-Account Strategy & Governance – Understanding of AWS Organizations, Control Tower, SCPs, Landing Zones, and multi-account best practices.
Soft Skills & Leadership
Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills – Ability to effectively communicate technical designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Cross-Team Collaboration – Experience working across network, security, application, and DevOps teams to align on cloud strategies.
Problem-Solving & Decision-Making – Proven ability to evaluate trade-offs, identify risks, and make architectural decisions in complex cloud environments.
Experience in Large-Scale AWS Implementations – Has worked in enterprise-level cloud transformations, hybrid cloud models, and migration projects.
Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory – Ability to work with leadership, providing architectural guidance and strategic recommendations.
Preferred Certifications & Experience
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (Highly preferred).
AWS Certified Security, Advanced Networking, or DevOps Engineer (Nice to have).
5 years of hands-on AWS cloud architecture and design experience in large-scale, complex environments.
This set of requirements ensures the Cloud Architect has both technical depth and strong interpersonal skills to support the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCOE) in designing and governing AWS cloud architecture effectively.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
· The California Fair Chance Act
· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Salary : $70 - $85
