Senior Cloud Engineer/Architect (AWS)

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Job Summary

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer/Architect (AWS) in the United States. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the design, implementation, and management of secure, scalable, and compliant cloud architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and secure AWS environments in alignment with organizational objectives and cybersecurity standards.
• Lead configuration, deployment, and management of AWS Identity Center to enable centralized access across multiple accounts.
• Design and implement federated identity, single sign-on (SSO), and cross-cloud authentication integrations with Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, or PingFederate.
• Develop and enforce IAM governance frameworks, role-based access controls (RBAC), and service control policies (SCPs) consistent with zero-trust principles.
• Integrate AWS with on-premises systems to maintain consistent identity, access, and policy enforcement across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation for automated provisioning, configuration management, and operational efficiency.
• Diagnose and resolve cloud outages, monitor systems, and implement proactive mitigation strategies to maintain reliable, mission-critical operations.

Requirements

• TS/SCI Clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
• Active AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification.
• BS degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, or MS degree with 10+ years; additional experience may substitute for education.
• 5+ years of experience designing and deploying AWS-based solutions in enterprise or government settings.
• Deep expertise in AWS IAM, AWS Identity Center, AWS Organizations, and Control Tower.
• Knowledge of federated identity, SAML/OIDC protocols, and multi-cloud authentication mechanisms.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, and AWS CLI.

Desired

• Zero Trust Architecture deployment experience, familiarity with AWS GovCloud (US), Azure Government, and container security (Kubernetes EKS/AKS).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, with the ability to mentor teams.