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Senior AWS Architect

Cynet SystemsRaleigh, NC🇺🇸United StatesPosted 4 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Senior AWS Architect role offers a fantastic opportunity to design enterprise-scale cloud platforms and lead modernization initiatives, leveraging your expertise in Terraform, Kubernetes, and microservices. You'll thrive here if you're a seasoned architect passionate about driving innovation and shaping cloud strategies within a collaborative environment, with a competitive hourly rate of $70-$75. Apply today to make a significant impact!

Quick Overview

Salary
$70 - $75/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Raleigh, NC, United States
Posted
4 days ago
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Job Description

We are looking for Senior AWS Architect for our client in Raleigh, NC.

Job Title: Senior AWS Architect

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $70.00hr - $75.00hr

Requirement/Must Have:

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of IT experience.
  • 5+ years of AWS architecture experience.
  • Experience designing enterprise-scale cloud platforms.
  • Experience with cloud migration programs.
  • Strong AWS networking, security, and compute expertise.
  • Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience with microservices and API architectures.
  • Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Design enterprise-scale AWS architectures supporting modernization initiatives.
  • Define cloud migration and transformation strategies.
  • Develop reference architectures, reusable patterns, and architecture standards.
  • Lead architecture reviews and technology evaluations.
  • Create secure cloud designs aligned with regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with development teams to implement cloud-native solutions.
  • Define multi-region and disaster recovery architectures.
  • Establish Infrastructure as Code standards using Terraform and CloudFormation.
  • Drive container and Kubernetes adoption strategies.
  • Design API-first and event-driven integration patterns.
  • Collaborate with Security and Risk teams to satisfy governance requirements.
  • Optimize cloud cost, performance, and reliability.
  • Mentor engineers and solution architects.

Nice to Have:

  • AWS Solutions Architect Professional Certification.
  • Financial Services or Banking experience.
  • Experience with AI/ML platforms.
  • Experience with event-driven architectures.
  • Experience in enterprise modernization programs.

Skills:

  • AWS.
  • AWS Organizations.
  • AWS Control Tower.
  • AWS Landing Zone.
  • EC2.
  • ECS.
  • EKS.
  • Lambda.
  • Fargate.
  • S3.
  • EFS.
  • FSx.
  • PostgreSQL.
  • RDS.
  • Aurora.
  • DynamoDB.
  • Redshift.
  • VPC.
  • Transit Gateway.
  • Route 53.
  • Direct Connect.
  • API Gateway.
  • CloudFront.
  • IAM.
  • KMS.
  • Secrets Manager.
  • GuardDuty.
  • Security Hub.
  • WAF.
  • GitLab.
  • GitHub.
  • Jenkins.
  • Terraform.
  • CloudFormation.
  • AWS CDK.
  • Ansible.
  • Docker.
  • Kubernetes.
  • CloudWatch.
  • Splunk.
  • ELK.
  • Datadog.
  • REST APIs.
  • GraphQL.
  • EventBridge.
  • SQS.
  • SNS.
  • Kafka.
  • Python.
  • Java.
  • Node.js.

Qualification And Education:

  • 10+ years of IT experience.
  • 5+ years of AWS architecture experience.

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Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Wellness Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Systems

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.

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