AWS Cloud Architect - Washington, United States - Randstad USA

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    Freelance, Full time
    Description
    job summary:
    Cloud Architect

    US Citizen and GC Holders ONLY

    6 days onsite in DC per month required

    The candidate shall also demonstrate the below knowledge and experience:

    1. 5 years' experience designing, building, and maintaining Cloud infrastructure in

    AWS.

    2. 7 years' experience performing system administration activities including

    patching, upgrading, and maintenance Windows and Linux servers.

    3. 3 years' experience building AWS Infrastructure using Terraform.

    4. 5 years' experience using Agile software development methodologies.

    5. 3 years' experience building CI/CD pipelines, preferably using Azure DevOps or

    Gitlab.

    6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to effectively

    interact with stakeholders of varying levels of technology acumen.

    7. Knowledge of FISMA security review and ATO process

    8. Experience acquiring in-depth understanding of large complex software systems

    to isolate defects, reproduce defects, assess risk, and understand varied customer

    deployments.

    The Contractor shall deliver, but not limited to, the following:

    1. Maintain IRAP Platform by identifying, analyzing, and resolving any emergent

    vulnerabilities in a timely fashion.

    2. Perform any required version upgrades to the tool stack used by the platform.

    3. Perform required monthly maintenance activities such as upgrading servers to use

    the latest version of Gold AMI, performing patches, testing the platform after

    maintenance etc.

    4. Perform security monitoring to maintain ATO of the IRAP platform.

    5. Perform activities required to update the ATO of IRAP to host restricted datasets.

    6. Enhance capabilities of IRAP in collaboration with Board Data Architects, Cloud

    Administrators, and other stakeholders.

    7. Ensure IRAP platform is in sync with the IaC Terraform code in the code

    repository.

    8. Monitor cloud resource consumption and alert leadership if the resource usage

    exceeds set limits.

    9. Identify opportunities for cloud cost savings. Ensure optimized use of AWS

    resources within IRAP by rightsizing, optimizing, and reengineering the infrastructure.

    10. Identify and manage external dependencies for platform enhancement efforts to

    ensure timely delivery of enhancements.

    11. Perform development of cloud infrastructure using terraform and deploy

    infrastructure to production after successful completion of comprehensive testing.

    12. Perform IRAP platform user administration activities including but not limited to

    onboarding and provisioning new users, addressing, and resolving user enquiries,

    concerns, and issues.
    location: Washington, Washington, D.C.
    job type: Contract
    salary: $ per hour
    work hours: 8am to 4pm
    education: Bachelors

    responsibilities:
    The candidate shall also demonstrate the below knowledge and experience:

    1. 5 years' experience designing, building, and maintaining Cloud infrastructure in

    AWS.

    2. 7 years' experience performing system administration activities including

    patching, upgrading, and maintenance Windows and Linux servers.

    3. 3 years' experience building AWS Infrastructure using Terraform.

    4. 5 years' experience using Agile software development methodologies.

    5. 3 years' experience building CI/CD pipelines, preferably using Azure DevOps or

    Gitlab.

    6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to effectively

    interact with stakeholders of varying levels of technology acumen.

    7. Knowledge of FISMA security review and ATO process

    8. Experience acquiring in-depth understanding of large complex software systems

    to isolate defects, reproduce defects, assess risk, and understand varied customer

    deployments.

    The Contractor shall deliver, but not limited to, the following:

    1. Maintain IRAP Platform by identifying, analyzing, and resolving any emergent

    vulnerabilities in a timely fashion.

    2. Perform any required version upgrades to the tool stack used by the platform.

    3. Perform required monthly maintenance activities such as upgrading servers to use

    the latest version of Gold AMI, performing patches, testing the platform after

    maintenance etc.

    4. Perform security monitoring to maintain ATO of the IRAP platform.

    5. Perform activities required to update the ATO of IRAP to host restricted datasets.

    6. Enhance capabilities of IRAP in collaboration with Board Data Architects, Cloud

    Administrators, and other stakeholders.

    7. Ensure IRAP platform is in sync with the IaC Terraform code in the code

    repository.

    8. Monitor cloud resource consumption and alert leadership if the resource usage

    exceeds set limits.

    9. Identify opportunities for cloud cost savings. Ensure optimized use of AWS

    resources within IRAP by rightsizing, optimizing, and reengineering the infrastructure.

    10. Identify and manage external dependencies for platform enhancement efforts to

    ensure timely delivery of enhancements.

    11. Perform development of cloud infrastructure using terraform and deploy

    infrastructure to production after successful completion of comprehensive testing.

    12. Perform IRAP platform user administration activities including but not limited to

    onboarding and provisioning new users, addressing, and resolving user enquiries,

    concerns, and issues.

    qualifications:
  • Experience level: Experienced
  • Minimum 7 years of experience
  • Education: Bachelors
    skills:
  • AWS Cloud Formation

    Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

    At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

    Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

    Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.