Job Title: AWS Cloud Architect Location: Milpitas CA Onsite Duration: Contract Position Job Description: Role Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced
Cloud Architect with 8+ years of expertise in designing, implementing, and managing large-scale cloud and hybrid environments.
The candidate will lead cloud architecture strategy, design
secure landing zones, and enable hybrid Kubernetes and multi-cloud integrations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead cloud architecture design across AWS and hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
- Architect and implement cloud foundations (Landing Zone, Organizations/OUs, IAM, SSO, Transit Gateway, VPN).
- Design and implement hybrid Kubernetes clusters (EKS, EKS Anywhere, Rancher, Anthos).
- Define security, compliance, and governance frameworks (Security Hub, Inspector, KMS).
- Provide Well-Architected Reviews and recommend improvements in reliability, scalability, and cost optimization.
- Collaborate with network and security teams to ensure seamless cloud-to-on-prem connectivity.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 8+ years in cloud architecture, with strong hands-on expertise in AWS (advanced certifications preferred).
- Experience in Landing Zone, Control Tower, IAM, Transit Gateway, VPC design.
- Hands-on Kubernetes experience: EKS, EKS Anywhere, Rancher, Anthos, OpenShift.
- Strong background in hybrid and multi-cloud deployments.
- Proficiency in IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
- Knowledge of cloud security and compliance frameworks (PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.