Cloud Architect - Subject Matter Expert, Cloud Migration

October 17

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Description

• We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a cloud migration project. • This role will focus on high-level strategic planning and providing detailed guidance to ensure the successful migration of systems to the cloud. • The Cloud Architect will be responsible for designing a comprehensive migration plan that mitigates risks, ensures scalability, and aligns with business goals. • Lead the development of a high-level cloud migration strategy, identifying key systems, risks, and mitigation plans. • Collaborate with stakeholders to define migration goals, assess current infrastructure, and identify critical business needs. • Design cloud architecture solutions tailored to the organization’s requirements, with a focus on performance, security, and scalability. • Develop a roadmap for cloud adoption, including timelines, milestones, and clear transition paths for various workloads and dependencies. • Identify dependencies and provide detailed plans to mitigate migration risks and downtime. • Ensure the migration plan aligns with best practices in cloud governance, security, and compliance. • Provide guidance to the technical teams responsible for the hands-on implementation, ensuring alignment with the overarching strategy. • Stay current on cloud industry trends and emerging technologies to incorporate innovative solutions into the architecture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (advanced degree preferred). • 10+ years of experience in IT architecture, with 5+ years of experience designing and implementing cloud architectures in AWS. • 5-8 years of experience working within a DoD environment. • Experience with large-scale enterprise cloud migrations. • Knowledge of AWS migration strategies, infrastructure design, and security best practices. • Proven experience in leading cloud migration projects, including developing high-level strategies and detailed plans. • Familiarity with DevOps principles and tools for continuous integration and deployment. • Experience in providing leadership to technical teams during migration planning. • Deep knowledge of cloud architecture best practices, security frameworks, and migration patterns (rehosting, refactoring, rearchitecting, etc.). • Strong understanding of hybrid cloud solutions, multi-cloud environments, and cloud-native application design. • Familiarity with cloud governance, compliance, and security standards. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable plans for stakeholders and teams. • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Certification is highly desirable.