Title: AWS cloud solution architect with Kubernetes Exp
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Duration: Long Term Contract
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Solution Architect with deep expertise in Kubernetes to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud solutions on AWS. You will play a crucial role in our cloud strategy, ensuring that our infrastructure is robust, cost-effective, and aligned with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect and Design Cloud Solutions:
- Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures using AWS services.
- Create and maintain architecture diagrams, documentation, and best practices.
- Lead the design and implementation of Kubernetes clusters for containerized applications.
- Cloud Strategy and Management:
- Develop and manage cloud governance policies, security standards, and compliance frameworks.
- Optimize cloud resources for cost-efficiency and performance.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
- Kubernetes Deployment and Management:
- Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability and scalability.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines to automate application deployments using Kubernetes.
- Monitor and troubleshoot Kubernetes environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Collaboration and Leadership:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define cloud and containerization strategies.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance on AWS and Kubernetes best practices.
- Mentor and train team members on AWS services, Kubernetes, and DevOps methodologies.
- Security and Compliance:
- Implement security best practices for AWS and Kubernetes environments.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
- Experience:
- 7+ years of experience in cloud architecture with a focus on AWS.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes in production environments.
- Proven experience with containerization, microservices architecture, and DevOps practices.
- Technical Skills:
- Extensive knowledge of AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, etc.
- Strong expertise in Kubernetes (K8s), Docker, and container orchestration.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) and automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack.
- Certifications:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional).
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent is highly preferred.