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Turning Point Global Solutions ยท 6 days ago
AWS Cloud Architect
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Cloud Architecture Design:
Design and implement scalable, secure, and reliable cloud infrastructure on AWS.
Develop architectural blueprints and detailed documentation.
Ensure high availability and disaster recovery configurations.
AWS Well-Architected Framework:
Implement and advocate for AWS Well-Architected Framework best practices.
Design and manage multi-account AWS organizations and shared services.
Ensure solutions align with AWS pillars of operational excellence, security, reliability, performance efficiency, and cost optimization.
Advanced Networking:
Design and manage VPCs, subnets, routing, firewall, DNS security groups.
Implement advanced network configurations such as cross-account connectivity, Shared networking, firewalls, and transit gateways.
Optimize network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
Develop and maintain IaC scripts using Terraform and CloudFormation.
Automate the deployment and management of AWS resources.
Ensure consistency and repeatability in infrastructure deployments.
Security and Compliance:
Ensure that infrastructure meets security compliance standards such as NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and CIS Benchmark for CIS AWS Foundations Benchmark, v3.0.0, Level 2.
Implement and Document security controls based as needed by the compliance framework.
Implement FIPS 140-2 standard encryption for data in transit and rest, and access management.
Hardening application components using STIG/CIS benchmarks
Facilitate and conduct infrastructure and application security vulnerability scans and remediation.
Monitoring and Optimization:
Implement continuous monitoring and logging solutions, using AWS native and other solutions, to track the performance and security of infrastructure and applications.
Automation of monitoring and alerts using SIEM and other AWS native services.
Optimize resource utilization and cost management.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues on time.
Collaboration and Support:
Work closely with internal DevOps, security, and application teams to support cloud deployment and maintenance and external auditors and other stakeholders for security and compliance management.
Provide guidance and best practices for cloud implementation, security, and scalability. Mentor and train the team.
Open to participate in online and in-person interviews as required.
Must be willing to work in the hybrid work environment and support cloud/applications maintenance during off-peak times.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud architecture and advanced networking.
Proven experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, ELB, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Config, Security Hub, Systems Manager, Control Tower, Route 53, IAM Identity Center, and more.
Strong expertise in Terraform/Terragrunt and CloudFormation.
Hands-on experience with security compliance frameworks like NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and CIS Benchmarks.
Deep understanding of AWS networking concepts and configurations.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as AWS CLI, Python, Shell Script, and Boto library.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, AWS Deploy/CodePipeline.
Understanding of DevSecOps practices and tools.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Preferred
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional is preferred
AWS SysOps Administrator Associate / Devops Engineer Professional (preferred)
AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty.
Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.) are a plus.
Benefits
Health benefits (100% coverage for employee, 80% for dependents)
Retirement plan with employer match program
Life, ADD, and disability coverage
Various voluntary benefits
Company
Turning Point Global Solutions
Turning Point Global Solutions is a CMMI DEV 2.0 Maturity Level 5 certified Software Engineering Services company that specializes in Software Development, Systems Integration, Infrastructure Support, Business Process Improvement, Dynamic Analytics, Fraud Protection, Order Orchestration, Transactional Records, Data Migration, Management, Number Porting, as well as Telecom Enterprise Management (TEM) for government and commercial organizations.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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