Why This Role Stands Out
Advance your career as an AWS Cloud Architect with a long-term contract offering competitive hourly pay and the chance to shape critical cloud initiatives within a public sector organization. You'll thrive in this role if you possess strong AWS, Terraform, and cloud security expertise, and are eager to contribute to a Cloud Center of Excellence. Apply now to leverage your skills and grow within this impactful opportunity.
Quick Overview
Salary
$55 - $65/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Remote
Location
Tallahassee, FL, United States
Posted
4 weeks ago
AWSLoad BalancingAzureCloudFormationDNSGoogle CloudTerraform
Job Description
Systems Architect (AWS Cloud Architect)
Location: Tallahassee, Florida
Work Arrangement: Primarily onsite; limited remote flexibility may be available
Duration: Long-term contract through mid-2027 with possible extension
Comp: $55-$65/hour depending on experience
Please Note: No C2C, agency referrals or sponsorship available
Position Overview
An enterprise public sector organization is seeking an experienced Systems Architect (AWS Cloud Architect) to support a Cloud Center of Excellence focused on cloud architecture, governance, security, automation, and AWS platform administration.
Work Schedule
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Education & Experience
Location: Tallahassee, Florida
Work Arrangement: Primarily onsite; limited remote flexibility may be available
Duration: Long-term contract through mid-2027 with possible extension
Comp: $55-$65/hour depending on experience
Please Note: No C2C, agency referrals or sponsorship available
Position Overview
An enterprise public sector organization is seeking an experienced Systems Architect (AWS Cloud Architect) to support a Cloud Center of Excellence focused on cloud architecture, governance, security, automation, and AWS platform administration.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position
- Primarily onsite in Tallahassee, FL
- Limited remote work may be available
- Occasional after-hours support during incidents and outages
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement AWS cloud architectures
- Lead cloud modernization and migration initiatives
- Develop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform and CloudFormation
- Implement and maintain IAM and cloud security controls
- Monitor cloud performance, availability, and cost optimization efforts
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members
- Create and maintain architecture diagrams, standards, and operational documentation
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience with AWS architecture and administration
- Hands-on experience with Terraform
- Experience with AWS CloudFormation
- Knowledge of cloud security, IAM, and governance best practices
- Linux and Windows administration experience
- Networking experience including VPCs, DNS, routing, and load balancing
- Experience designing highly available and scalable cloud environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Azure, OCI, or Google Cloud Platform
- DevOps and CI/CD pipeline experience
- Cloud cost optimization and governance experience
- Experience working within large enterprise or public sector environments
- AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years of professional IT experience
- Experience designing and supporting enterprise cloud infrastructure
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