Summary:
We’re in search of seasoned Enterprise
Cloud Architect (AWS/Azure) who can design and implement a secure,
resilient, and fully governed cloud landing zone on AWS or Azure.
They want someone with deep hands‑on expertise in networking,
identity and security integration, data tier design, Infrastructure‑as‑Code,
and
observability. The role requires proven experience delivering large‑scale
migrations or re‑platform projects, producing reference architectures
that pass security review, and ensuring disaster recovery readiness with
operational runbooks. Certifications like AWS Solutions Architect
Professional or Azure Solutions Architect Expert are preferred.
Here
are some of the specific details:
Job Title: Enterprise Cloud
Architect (AWS/Azure)
Location:
Frankfort, KY
Duration:
Long-term Indefinite Contract
Work Location: Frankfort, KY (Hybrid; onsite for workshops)
Remote OK
Job Description:
Design, build, and govern a cloud
landing zone and enterprise architecture for systems C IT services supporting
the Kentucky Department of Child Support Program on a major cloud provider (AWS
or Azure) so it is secure, resilient, observable, and ready for migration and
cutover.
Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Perform
technical planning, architecture development, and specification updates for the
cloud environment; deliver reference architectures that pass security review.
·
Define and
implement the landing zone with Infrastructure-as-Code:
o
AWS:
VPC/subnets, PrivateLink, ALB/NLB/WAF, KMS/Secrets Manager, RDS/Aurora/SQL
Server patterns, backup/DR.
o
Azure:
VNets/subnets, Private Endpoint, Application Gateway/Firewall, Key Vault, Azure
SQL patterns, backup/DR.
·
Design
observability (App Insights/Log Analytics or CloudWatch/CloudTrail/OpenSearch)
and baseline SLOs with alert runbooks.
·
Integrate
enterprise identity (Entra ID or AWS IAM/IAM Identity Center) and secrets
management (Key Vault or KMS/Secrets Manager).
·
Partner with
the Database Architect on data connectivity, encryption, and performance;
support cutover and rollback readiness.
Deliverables:
·
Cloud reference
architecture and landing zone with IaC templates (Bicep/Terraform or
CloudFormation/Terraform).
·
Identity and
security integration blueprint.
·
Disaster
recovery plan and test results; operational runbooks.
·
Cloud readiness
findings and modernization work plans.
MUST-HAVE Requirements
(non-negotiable):
·
8 years
enterprise cloud architecture/engineering (AWS or Azure), with at least one
re-platform or migration delivered.
·
Hands-on
with:
o
Networking:
VNets/VPCs, subnets, Private Endpoint/PrivateLink, routing, perimeter controls
(AppGW/Firewall or ALB/NLB/WAF).
o
Identity/secrets:
Entra ID or AWS IAM/Identity Center; Key Vault or KMS/Secrets Manager.
o
Data
tier: Azure SQL or AWS RDS/Aurora/SQL
Server; encryption and DR patterns.
o
IaC:
Bicep/Terraform or CloudFormation/Terraform.
·
Produced
reference architectures that supported security sign-off and go-live.
Preferred Qualifications:
·
State/federal
modernization AWS Solutions Architect Professional. And/or Azure Solutions
Architect Expert
Tools and Platforms:
·
Azure
Portal/CLI or AWS Console/CLI
·
Bicep/Terraform
or CloudFormation/Terraform
·
Entra ID or
IAM/Identity Center
·
App
Insights/Log Analytics or CloudWatch/CloudTrail
·
Key Vault or
KMS
·
GitHub/Azure
DevOps
Performance Measures:
·
Successful
landing zone reviews and security sign-offs.
·
Documented
RPO/RTO and DR test pass rate.
·
Deployment
reliability and baseline performance targets met.
Let
me know if you are interested in this job and/or if
you can assist us by referring someone who is interested in this job, since we
offer the lucrative referral bonuses.
Benefits will also
be available, and details are available at the following link: Harvey Nash Benefits
I am looking forward to speaking with you today.
About us:
Harvey Nash is
a national, full-service talent management firm specializing in technology
positions. Our company was founded with a mission to serve as the talent
partner of choice for the information technology industry.
Our company
vision has led us to incredible growth and success in a relatively short period
of time and continues to guide us today. We are committed to operating with the
highest possible standards of honesty, integrity, and a passionate commitment
to our clients, consultants, and employees.
We are part of
Nash Squared Group, a global professional services organization with over forty
offices worldwide.
For
more information, please visit us at https://www.harveynashusa.com/
