AWS Solutions Architect

Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas. Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

Job Description:

NDi is seeking a highly skilled AWS Solutions Architect to design, build, and maintain our next-generation cloud infrastructure. You will bridge the gap between our complex business requirements and scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions. The ideal candidate has deep technical expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS), strong hands-on automation experience, and the communication skills required to advise stakeholders and mentor engineering teams.

Requirements:

US Citizenship is required.
Must possess an active Top-Secret clearance at the time of application.
This position is currently 100% remote, with periodic requirements to report to the customer location in Washington, DC.
Qualifications and Experience:

Master's Degree w/5+ years' experience or Bachelor's degree and 8+ years' experience.
3-5 years in Windows Administration, with at least 2 years of solid, hands-on AWS experience.
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate or Solutions Architect - Associate
Mastery of core AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, Route 53, and Auto Scaling
Proficiency with Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK
Proficiency with RDP, WinRM, AWS CLI, and at least one CI/CD tool (like Jenkins or AWS CodePipeline)
Proficiency in Windows Server architecture and core services (DNS, DHCP, IIS)
Write and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates for CloudFormation or Terraform to automate environment builds, moving away from manual console tweaks
Strong knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, VPNs, subnets)
Working knowledge of Windows SysAdmin Tools such as PERFMON, Resource Monitor, PsExec, Event Log Viewer, Process Monitor, Task Scheduler, RegEdit.exe, net.exe, sc.exe, etc.
Strong troubleshooting abilities and Root Cause Analysis for any system
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and prioritize critical tasks
Support on a M-F business hours schedule in the US Eastern time zone
Extended hour, weekend, and on-call support as required by mission or emergencies
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

Experience with VMWare
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (EKS/ECS)
Experience with using ITSM for ticketing and change management (ServiceNow specifically)
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
Experience with network monitoring and connectivity tools (e.g. Wireshark, netstat.exe, ping.exe and tracert.exe, etc.)
Responsibilities:

Evaluate legacy on-premises systems and execute migration strategies to safely transition data and applications to AWS
Create scalable, resilient, and fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure leveraging the AWS Well-Architected Framework
Develop and deploy cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
Implement identity and access management (IAM), data encryption, network security (VPCs), and compliance controls to minimize risk
Continually audit cloud usage and optimize architecture spending through active resource management and pricing models (e.g., S3 Intelligent-Tiering)
Translate business goals into actionable technical plans; present design proposals and cost analyses to cross-functional leaders
Oversee CI/CD pipelines, container management (Docker/Kubernetes), and system monitoring via Amazon CloudWatch.
Deploy, configure, and manage Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022) on AWS EC2 instances
Administer essential AWS services including VPC, S3, EBS, IAM, Route 53, and Elastic Load Balancing (ELB)
Manage Active Directory (AD), Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and IAM roles/policies to ensure secure user access
Implement security best practices, including regular vulnerability assessments, and managing Security Groups/NACLs including orchestrating enterprise-wide patching and configuration using AWS Systems Manager (SSM) and Maintenance Windows
Establish and test robust backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and business continuity
Create and maintain documentation of all platform service processes, procedures, and artifacts
Support the design, build, and testing of application upgrades in support of customer requirements
Participate in disaster recovery (DR) planning and execution in support of customer requirements
Deploy new tools as identified
Support data center consolidation efforts

Compensation and Benefits:

At NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job.

Veterans First Commitment:

As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service while recognizing the unique skills and experiences they bring to our organization.

Our Commitment:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Apply Now: Take advantage of this unique opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing companies in Federal contracting!

https://netdes.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1736163