Senior AWS Cloud Solutions Architect

Overview

Silotech Group specializes in delivering customized, agile technical solutions to meet government and business requirements. As a Senior AWS Cloud Solutions Architect, you will serve as a subject matter expert for designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions. This role focuses on advanced cloud technologies, ensuring compliance, security, performance, and cost-efficiency for applications on unclassified and classified systems. The ideal candidate will excel in problem-solving, process improvement, and adapting cloud infrastructures to meet increasing demands without compromising performance.

This position is for a proposal contract for future expected job positions.
Location

San Antonio, TX

Clearance Requirements

TS/SCI
Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in cloud-based solutions to align with government technical and business requirements.
• Design, implement, and manage cloud architectures, ensuring compliance with DoD security standards.
• Analyze, plan, and develop technical requirements and functional models for cloud systems.
• Develop and maintain procedures, architectures, and technical documentation for cloud deployments.
• Optimize cloud performance and cost-effectiveness while ensuring resource efficiency.
• Manage containerized deployments using Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS EKS, among other tools.
• Support hybrid monolithic deployments using VMs, OVAs, and EC2 instances.
• Protect against vulnerabilities and ensure data integrity in cloud environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and technical requirements.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience).

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years in web application systems integrations and cloud solutions.
• At least 3 years of recent and relevant experience with DoD AWS cloud integrations across Unclassified, Secret, and Top-Secret environments.
• Hands-on experience with container platforms like Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, and AWS EKS.

Certifications:

• Must have at least two (2) of the following (or equivalent experience):
  • AWS Solutions Architect Professional
  • AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
  • AWS SysOps Administrator Associate
  • AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
• IAT Level II Certification required.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency with AWS tools such as Kubernetes, EKS, Diode, Lambda, and similar technologies.
• Advanced understanding of cloud-based security, scalability, and compliance standards.