Cloud Architect (Subject Matter Expert - Cloud Migration) - (Remote)

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Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in IT architecture.
• 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.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities:

• 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.