Junior AWS Cloud Architect

Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.  

Overview: 

We are seeking a Junior AWS Cloud Architect to assist in designing and deploying cloud architecture solutions, primarily on AWS, for enterprise-level projects. The role will involve collaborating with senior cloud architects to support cloud infrastructure development, application migration, and ongoing optimization.

Duties

• Assist in designing, implementing, and managing AWS cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Support cloud migration projects by helping validate technical architecture and roadmap alignment.
• Work with the team to identify key milestones in cloud deployments and ensure they align with the overall project timeline.
  
  

Mandatory Skills/ Experience: 

• 3 years of experience working with AWS cloud services in an architectural or development capacity.
• Basic understanding of core AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, and IAM.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Experience with scripting and automation using Python, Shell, or a similar language.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with a focus on cloud-related issues and performance optimization.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and take direction from senior architects.
  
  

Desirable Skills/ Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate.
• Exposure to cloud security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and compliance.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, Splunk, or ELK stack.
• Familiarity with DevOps processes and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git, or AWS CodePipeline.
  
  

Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.