Cloud Architect Details

Cloud Architect

Aptive - Washington, DC

Employment Type : Full-Time

Job Summary: Aptive is seeking a Cloud Architect who will lead efforts to design a cloud-based data warehousing environment and lead a migration of a large-scale, 100TB+ data warehouse from on-premise infrastructure into AWS.Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of engineers through discovery, planning, and design activities related to large-scale cloud migration
• Identify the appropriate tools and processes necessary to migrate 100TB+ of data from on-premise into AWS within the operating constraints of Federal regulations, privacy laws, and agency security policies
• Work directly with clients to architect a high-availability, resilient, fault-tolerant landing zone infrastructure components to include networking, security, zoning, relational database services, non-relational database and storage services, auto scaling, and computing resources to meet client’s requirements
• Assist the client with post-migration cloud optimization to support high-availability while right-sizing consumption costs
• Collaborate with DevOps/SecOps engineers, enterprise architecture team to evaluate fit for purposes tools, technologies, and processes

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have hands-on experience migrating enterprise systems into AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Must fully grasp the concept of immutable infrastructure and be capable of articulating this to clients
• Must have Certified Solutions Architect Associate Certification (AWS preferred)
• 5+ years of experience with AWS and cloud service delivery models in a solutions delivery role
• Experience with infrastructure as code and cloud automation using AWS Cloudformation or Terraform
• Experience with GCP Networking, Organizational and Policy Management, Log collection and Integration
• Bachelors Degree in a related technical field and a minimum of 5 years related technical experience
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Public Trust security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Strategic thinker with a drive to get all types of work done and a high attention to details.
• Excellent ability to communicate across all mediums and settings, superior consulting abilities.

About Aptive: Aptive is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to connect people and systems to impact the world. We’re advisors, strategists, and engineers focused on people, above all else.
We believe in generating success collaboratively, leaving client organizations stronger after every engagement and building trust for the next big challenge. Our work inspires people, fuels change and makes an impact. Join our team to be part of positive change in your community and our nation.EEO Statement: Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.
Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.COVID 19 Vaccine Statement: This position supports a federal Government contract and is subject to compliance with Executive Order 14042, requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus or be granted an approved medical or religious accommodation. Proof of vaccination or an adjudicated accommodation is a requirement of employment for this position.