What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Cloud Architect position at Diamondpick?
The team
We are seeking an experienced AWS Migration Architect to lead and execute large-scale cloud migration projects, leveraging AWS services and tools to drive successful cloud adoption strategies to join our Cloud Engineering Practice.
The role
- Lead and manage end-to-end AWS migration projects, including assessment, strategy development, and implementation phases, ensuring the successful migration of workloads to AWS.
- Utilize AWS services like AWS Migration Hub, Server Migration Service (SMS), Database Migration Service (DMS), Application Migration Service (MGN), and AWS Outposts to execute complex migrations and modernizations.
- Design and implement AWS cloud architectures, leveraging core services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and advanced services like EKS, AWS Step Functions, and DynamoDB to ensure high availability, scalability, and security.
- Develop migration strategies for a variety of workloads, utilizing cloud adoption frameworks and migration approaches such as rehost, replatform, and refactor, tailored to business requirements and technical constraints.
- Manage AWS networking configurations including VPC, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, and ensure optimal security using IAM, Security Groups, and AWS Config.
- Oversee the integration of on-premises systems with AWS, leveraging services like AWS Outposts and ensuring seamless operations between multi-cloud environments.
- Provide technical leadership during all phases of the migration process, ensuring adherence to cloud best practices and AWS Well-Architected Framework.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., engineering, security, compliance) to ensure all systems meet the required performance, security, and compliance standards.
- Engage with senior stakeholders, managing expectations and ensuring alignment between business objectives and migration strategies.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and policies, ensuring that the migration process adheres to security, privacy, and compliance standards.
- Lead discussions and technical presentations with senior stakeholders to provide updates on project status, risks, and resolutions.
- Provide vendor management and coordinate with external partners to ensure successful project delivery.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation and reports, ensuring all steps of the migration process are thoroughly recorded and accessible.
What you'll bring
