AWS Cloud Architect-Manager

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, RICEFW Technologies Inc, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Purpose: The State is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect/Manager to establish the Cloud Architecture practice for the State of Missouri and lead the existing state team in developing the cloud platform. Project Goals and Objectives The State has significantly invested in cloud in the recent years and will continue which will require the highest skilled cloud architect to lead and mentor the cloud team. Performance Requirements • Design and implement infrastructure aligned with organizational security, performance, and cost optimization goals. • Build and configure resources using best practices and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies where appropriate. • Support agencies in cloud adoption and migration by providing both architectural planning and hands-on setup of environments. • Develop and maintain technical documentation including design diagrams, runbooks, and configuration standards. • Collaborate with security, networking, database, and application teams to ensure cross-functional alignment and integration. • Provide guidance on native tools, resource policies, role-based access control (RBAC), tagging strategies, and logging/monitoring configurations. • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to environments, escalating complex challenges as needed. • Ensure all work aligns with enterprise governance and compliance standards, including NIST NA0-53 and applicable data privacy regulations. Requirements: • 6 + years experience of Cloud experience in AWS, Cloud Framework and Cloud pattern architecture, standard cloud platforms such as Aurora, Elastic Beanstalk, PaaS, IaaS, Cloud Database technologies, Ansible, Kubernetes. • Ability to debate technologies and clearly state design flaws or preferred technologies is a must. • Possess skills to architect in a dev-ops environment as well as operations side. • Previous experience mentoring and managing an existing cloud team. • Experience with AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform. • Experience with AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, Google Cloud Platform Security Command Center. • Strong knowledge of SIEM solutions and cloud-native security tools. • Familiarity with compliance frameworks (NIST, CIS, FedRAMP, PCI-DSS, HIPAA). • Proficiency in scripting and automation • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and policy-as-code tools. • Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, CISSP, or CCSP are a plus • Preferred qualifications include experience and working knowledge of State of Missouri IT systems which encompasses security, cloud services, infrastructure management on multi-platform environments and management of large scale development and maintenance and operations projects. Skills Matrix: Skills Required / Desired / Preferred Years Of Experience Required Candidate Experience (in years) Cloud experience in AWS, Cloud Framework and Cloud pattern architecture, standard cloud platforms such as Aurora, Elastic Beanstalk, PaaS, IaaS, Cloud Database technologies, Ansible, Kubernetes Required 6+ Ability to debate technologies and clearly state design flaws or preferred technologies is a must Required Possess skills to architect in a dev-ops environment as well as operations side Required Previous experience mentoring and managing an existing cloud team Required Experience with AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform Required Experience with AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, Google Cloud Platform Security Command Center Required Strong knowledge of SIEM solutions and cloud-native security tools Required Familiarity with compliance frameworks (NIST, CIS, FedRAMP, PCI-DSS, HIPAA) Required Proficiency in scripting and automation Required Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and policy-as-code tools Required Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, CISSP, or CCSP are a plus Desired Preferred qualifications include experience and working knowledge of State of Missouri IT systems which encompasses security, cloud services, infrastructure management on multi-platform environments and management of large scale development and maintenance and operations projects Apply tot his job Apply To this Job