AWS Cloud Solution Architect

Position: Sr. Solutions Architect

Duration: 1 Years plus

Location: Onsite - Jackson, MS

Required skills

· Deep knowledge of key AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, Lambda, CloudFormation, etc.).

· Experience leading cloud migrations or implementations in a complex multi-account environment

· Strong network troubleshooting abilities to help resolve connectivity issues both inside the AWS cloud environment and ingressing/egressing to the State's on premises environment.

· Familiarity with AWS Landing Zone implementations and management using AWS Landing Zone Accelerator

· Proficiency with infrastructure as code (CloudFormation, Terraform, AWS CDK) and CI/CD pipelines.

· Experience implementing security best practices (e.g., IAM policies, encryption, network segmentation, and SCPs).

· Familiarity with DevOps principles, containerization (Docker, ECS, EKS), and serverless architectures.

· Strong troubleshooting abilities across networking, storage, and compute layers in AWS.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

· Proven experience mentoring staff and fostering a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

· Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.

· Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

· Ability to lead architectural reviews and navigate ambiguity in designing solutions to complex business problems.

Preferred Skills

• AWS Professional-level certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional).
• Experience in a government or highly regulated environment (e.g., HIPAA, CJIS, IRS 1075 compliance).
• Knowledge of ITIL, project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile), and enterprise IT governance frameworks.
• Familiarity with other public cloud providers and hybrid-cloud environments.
• Working knowledge of common scripting/programming languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).