AWS Cloud Architect

Job Description

W-2 Open Positions Need to be Filled Immediately. Consultant must be on our company payroll, Corp-to-Corp (C2C) is not allowed.

Candidates encouraged to apply directly using this portal. We do not accept resumes from other company/ third-party recruiters -->

Job Overview

Job ID: J52958

Posted Date: 01/21/2026

--> Specialized Area: AWS

--> Job Title: AWS Cloud Architect

Location: McLean, VA

Duration: 24 Months + Extension

Hourly Rate: Depending on Experience (DOE)

Domain Exposure: IT/Software

--> Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, L2-EAD, GC-EAD

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Employment Type: W-2, 1099, C2C Bench Recruiter: Nina Stephens

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Summary

Key Responsibilities: Design and architect AWS cloud solutions to meet business requirements, including compute, storage, networking, and security. Lead cloud migration projects, ensuring minimal disruption and effective transition of applications and data to AWS. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform. Implement best practices for cloud security, including IAM policies, encryption, and compliance controls. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency. Collaborate with DevOps teams to automate deployment pipelines and CI/CD workflows using AWS services. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams on AWS architecture and cloud-native development. Stay updated with AWS service enhancements and recommend adoption of new features where appropriate. Prepare documentation, diagrams, and presentations for cloud architectures and processes. Lead teams to application modernization and native cloud development.

Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with a strong focus on AWS. Proficiency in AWS services such as EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda, RDS, CloudFront, IAM, and CloudWatch. Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform). Experience with containerization (Docker, ECS, EKS) and serverless architectures. Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate/Professional) are highly desirable.

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