AWS Cloud Solutions Architect – AWS Remediation, Migration & Terraform

<>AWS Cloud Solutions Architect – AWS Remediation, Migration & Terraform Client: State of Texas
Job Location: Austin, Texas
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite – 5 Days/Week
Interview Mode: Face-to-Face (F2F) – Mandatory
Experience: 14+ Years
Local Requirement: Austin Area Only – Within 50-Mile Radius
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Position Overview

The State of Texas is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Solutions Architect / AWS Cloud Architect III to support the remediation, migration, and modernization of a legacy AWS cloud environment.

The Architect will assess existing AWS workloads, address identified security vulnerabilities and technical risks, and migrate resources into a standardized and secure AWS Landing Zone aligned with approved architecture, governance, security, and compliance standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with AWS, Terraform, cloud security, infrastructure remediation, migration, AWS Landing Zones, IAM, networking, logging, monitoring, and encryption.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess existing AWS workloads and identify technical, security, and configuration risks.
• Remediate AWS security findings and vulnerabilities in accordance with established security standards.
• Support migration of legacy AWS resources into a standardized and secure AWS Landing Zone.
• Design, deploy, update, and manage AWS infrastructure using Terraform Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Implement AWS security best practices across:
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Network Security
  • Logging and Monitoring
  • Encryption
  • Security Controls
• Support cloud remediation, migration, modernization, and infrastructure standardization activities.
• Ensure AWS environments follow approved architecture, security, governance, and compliance standards.
• Validate compliance with DIR security policies and audit requirements.
• Execute defined remediation and migration activities under general direction.
• Develop technical documentation, implementation plans, configuration documentation, and operational artifacts.
• Collaborate with cloud engineering, infrastructure, security, governance, and application teams.
• Support hybrid/shared-service scenarios involving Microsoft Azure.
• Troubleshoot issues associated with legacy AWS environments and remediation activities.
• Contribute to repeatable, consistent, and auditable infrastructure deployment practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 14+ years of overall IT experience in cloud, infrastructure, systems engineering, or related disciplines.
• Hands-on experience supporting AWS environments.
• Strong experience working in enterprise AWS environments.
• Prior experience with AWS legacy environment remediation.
• Experience with cloud security remediation, vulnerabilities, findings, or security controls.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform / Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Experience with AWS remediation, migration, modernization, or infrastructure transformation.
• Knowledge of AWS security best practices and the AWS Shared Responsibility Model.
• Experience working within documented architecture, security, governance, and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with AWS Landing Zone concepts and standardized cloud environments.
• Experience with AWS IAM, network security, logging, monitoring, and encryption.
• Experience producing technical documentation and implementation artifacts.
• Working/supporting experience with Microsoft Azure, particularly hybrid or shared-services environments.
• Strong communication, analytical, troubleshooting, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Texas DIR security standards and compliance expectations.
• Experience supporting TxDOT or other Texas State Agencies.
• Previous experience working in public-sector / government environments.
• Experience with enterprise cloud governance and security frameworks.
• Experience supporting large-scale AWS remediation and migration initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

• Candidate must currently reside within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Texas.
• 5 days onsite in Austin – No Remote Work.
• F2F interview is mandatory.
• Minimum 14+ years of experience required.
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Candidate's current location must be clearly listed with every submission.
• Candidates who cannot meet the onsite and local requirements will not be considered.