AWS Application Solutions Architect
AWS Application Solutions Architect
Sacramento, CA (Hybrid)
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
Solution Design: Collaborate with stakeholders to comprehend business and technical requirements and devise scalable, cost-effective solutions utilizing AWS services.
Architectural Planning: Develop detailed architectural diagrams and documentation outlining the structure of AWS solutions, including network architecture, data storage, and computing resources.
Service Selection: Recommend and select suitable AWS services tailored to meet project-specific needs, considering factors such as performance, cost, and security.
Infrastructure Design and Deployment: Strategize, implement, and maintain AWS infrastructure, encompassing virtual private clouds (VPCs), subnets, security groups, IAM roles, and networking components.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Employ infrastructure automation and manage AWS resources using AWS CloudFormation and Terraform.
Security: Ensure the security and compliance of AWS solutions by implementing best practices, encryption, and identity and access management (IAM) controls.
Cost Optimization: Optimize AWS costs by selecting cost-effective services and architectures, implementing cost monitoring, and offering recommendations for cost reduction.
Performance and Scalability: Design solutions capable of scaling horizontally and vertically to accommodate growing workloads and demand.
High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Develop solutions with high availability and disaster recovery in mind, leveraging features like AWS Availability Zones and backup strategies.
Monitoring and Optimization: Establish monitoring and alerting systems to identify and address performance and availability issues proactively.
Customer Engagement: Serve as a trusted advisor to customers, providing technical expertise and assisting in decision-making regarding AWS services.
EKS Design and Setup: Design, implement, and manage Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) clusters to ensure scalable, reliable, and secure container orchestration solutions.
Required / Desired Skills:
* AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification or equivalent AWS certifications
* (Minimum 7 years) Extensive knowledge of AWS services, features, and best
practices
* (Minimum 7 years) Experience in architecting and implementing cloud solutions
* (Minimum 7 years)Strong understanding of cloud security and compliance
* (Minimum 7 years) Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools
AWS CloudFormation and Terraform
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Information
Technology)
* Strong problem-solving and communication skills
* Leadership qualities and experience leading projects in previous implementations
* Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools
* Experience working with hybrid or multi-cloud environments is a plus
* EKS or Kubernetes Certification: Certification in Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) or Kubernetes to demonstrate container orchestration and management expertise.
AWS Application Solutions Architect
Sacramento, CA (Hybrid)
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
Solution Design: Collaborate with stakeholders to comprehend business and technical requirements and devise scalable, cost-effective solutions utilizing AWS services.
Architectural Planning: Develop detailed architectural diagrams and documentation outlining the structure of AWS solutions, including network architecture, data storage, and computing resources.
Service Selection: Recommend and select suitable AWS services tailored to meet project-specific needs, considering factors such as performance, cost, and security.
Infrastructure Design and Deployment: Strategize, implement, and maintain AWS infrastructure, encompassing virtual private clouds (VPCs), subnets, security groups, IAM roles, and networking components.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Employ infrastructure automation and manage AWS resources using AWS CloudFormation and Terraform.
Security: Ensure the security and compliance of AWS solutions by implementing best practices, encryption, and identity and access management (IAM) controls.
Cost Optimization: Optimize AWS costs by selecting cost-effective services and architectures, implementing cost monitoring, and offering recommendations for cost reduction.
Performance and Scalability: Design solutions capable of scaling horizontally and vertically to accommodate growing workloads and demand.
High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Develop solutions with high availability and disaster recovery in mind, leveraging features like AWS Availability Zones and backup strategies.
Monitoring and Optimization: Establish monitoring and alerting systems to identify and address performance and availability issues proactively.
Customer Engagement: Serve as a trusted advisor to customers, providing technical expertise and assisting in decision-making regarding AWS services.
EKS Design and Setup: Design, implement, and manage Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) clusters to ensure scalable, reliable, and secure container orchestration solutions.
Required / Desired Skills:
* AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification or equivalent AWS certifications
* (Minimum 7 years) Extensive knowledge of AWS services, features, and best
practices
* (Minimum 7 years) Experience in architecting and implementing cloud solutions
* (Minimum 7 years)Strong understanding of cloud security and compliance
* (Minimum 7 years) Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools
AWS CloudFormation and Terraform
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Information
Technology)
* Strong problem-solving and communication skills
* Leadership qualities and experience leading projects in previous implementations
* Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools
* Experience working with hybrid or multi-cloud environments is a plus
* EKS or Kubernetes Certification: Certification in Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) or Kubernetes to demonstrate container orchestration and management expertise.