Senior AWS Solutions Architect

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Senior AWS Solutions Architect leading secure and scalable cloud solutions for a Washington based organization. Overseeing cloud migration initiatives and providing technical leadership in AWS architecture.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing cloud solutions on AWS, with a strong focus on security, compliance, and architectural best practices. Proficient in leveraging AWS services and DevOps methodologies to optimize cloud infrastructure and enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – ProfessionalCloud Solution Design and ImplementationAWS Services ProficiencyDevOps Methodologies and ToolsCloud Security Principles and Best Practices

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Hard Skills

Cloud ArchitectureInfrastructure as Code (IaC)AWS LambdaAmazon EC2Amazon RDSAmazon S3AWS CloudFormationAWS IAMPerformance OptimizationCost Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

AWS CloudWatchJenkinsGitTerraformAnsible

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – ProfessionalAWS Networking and Security Specialty

Industry Keywords

Regulated IndustriesHealthcareFinanceGovernmentSecurity and Compliance Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSCloudEC2JenkinsMicroservicesTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the design and architecture of NLM-approved cloud solutions, including infrastructure as code, microservices architecture, serverless computing, containers, and data storage
Execute NLM-defined cloud migration strategies and support the adoption of AWS services to modernize existing applications and infrastructure
Design and recommend highly available and fault-tolerant systems on AWS, leveraging services such as AWS Lambda, Amazon EC2, Amazon RDS, Amazon S3, and other AWS technologies
Design secure cloud environments by implementing best practices for identity and access management (IAM), data encryption, network security, and regulatory compliance
Collaborate with DevOps teams to automate the deployment, configuration, and monitoring of cloud resources using tools such as AWS CloudFormation and AWS CloudWatch
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Developers, DevOps, SysOps, SecOps engineers, and other technical team members
Stay current with AWS platform updates, emerging technologies, and industry best practices, evaluating their impact and recommending architectural improvements
Conduct performance optimization, cost analysis, and capacity planning for AWS infrastructure and cloud services
Work closely with stakeholders to gather business and technical requirements, assess solution feasibility, and recommend cloud architectures aligned with organizational objectives
Participate in the evaluation and selection of third-party tools and technologies that enhance cloud capabilities and operational efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certification or equivalent experience
AWS Networking and Security Specialty certifications are preferred
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing cloud solutions on AWS
Proficiency with AWS services including Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, Amazon RDS, AWS Lambda, Amazon ECS/EKS, Amazon VPC, AWS IAM, AWS CloudFormation, and related cloud technologies
Strong understanding of cloud security principles, governance, and AWS security best practices
Experience with DevOps methodologies and tools supporting CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and configuration management, including Jenkins, Git, Terraform, and Ansible
Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality solutions
Experience working within regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, or government, with an understanding of security and compliance requirements
Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and implementing NLM-approved architectural decisions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development