AWS Cloud Architect - Contract - London/Hybrid - SC Cleared
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My client are on the lookout for a highly skilled Cloud Architect (AWS) to join their team on a contract basis. This is a pivotal role within the Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE), responsible for designing and onboarding business-critical applications on AWS. You will define AWS architectural patterns, infrastructure designs, deployment standards, and security measures, ensuring alignment with UK Government "Secure by Design" principles.
This role is Inside IR35
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Solution Architect in designing AWS infrastructure and supporting data migrations to AWS storage.
- Define and enhance AWS architectural patterns and infrastructure designs to meet security, performance, and scalability needs.
- Oversee the development of High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and manage governance reviews.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement secure and compliant infrastructure solutions.
- Establish migration plans and strategies for seamless data transitions to AWS.
- Implement robust security controls, encryption, and IAM policies to safeguard data at rest and in transit.
- Ensure compliance with Service Control Policies (SCP) and monitor organisational adherence.
- Design disaster recovery and high-availability solutions using AWS Elastic Load Balancing, Auto Scaling, and multi-region deployments.
Essential Experience and Skills:
- Proven experience as a Cloud Architect with a strong focus on AWS.
- Expertise in AWS services, including VPCs, IAM roles, AWS WAF, Elastic Load Balancing, Auto Scaling, and multi-region deployments.
- Demonstrated experience with cloud infrastructure documentation, including HLDs and LLDs.
- Hands-on experience in creating migration strategies and implementing AWS policies within organisational structures.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.
Desirable Skills:
- Knowledge of AWS migration tools and best practices.
- Familiarity with secure cloud patterns and "Secure by Design" principles.
- Ability to identify and address gaps in existing infrastructure designs.
If you are an AWS Cloud Architect looking for a new opportunity, please do get in touch for a confidential discussion
AWS Cloud Architect - Contract - Hybrid/London - SC Cleared
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