What are the responsibilities and job description for the AWS Architect position at Snappyhires?
Skill Set
· 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
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $80.00 - $95.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- AWS: 10 years (Preferred)
- State government client: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Jackson, MS 39201 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Jackson, MS 39201: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80 - $95
