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Principal AWS Cloud Architect

Profiles, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350

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Principal AWS Cloud Architect

role at

Profiles . A leader in the professional services industry is hiring a Principal AWS Cloud Architect in

Alexandria, VA or San Diego, CA

for a full-time position, onsite 3 days a week. Responsibilities

Lead multi-year

modernization strategy

for workloads; define roadmaps and execution phases. Design and implement

cloud-native architectures

(serverless, containerized, managed services). Apply

AWS Well-Architected Framework

principles to ensure scalability, security, and cost efficiency. Modernize and integrate toolchains (e.g.,

Nexus, Fortify, F5, GitLab, Jenkins, Elasticsearch ) with AWS-native solutions. Drive

CI/CD modernization

with automated testing, security scanning, and compliance validation. Provide

technical leadership and mentorship

to engineering teams adopting cloud-native approaches. Establish

governance and architectural standards

across modernization projects. N avigate complex stakeholder environments,

influencing change without direct authority . Qualifications

US Citizen with ability to

obtain/maintain Secret clearance

(IL4 environments). Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field ( MS preferred ). 12+ years

enterprise cloud architecture & modernization experience;

7+ years IL4

experience. Expertise in

AWS architecture, security, and managed services

with advanced Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, GitOps). Proven leadership in

transforming monolithic systems to cloud-native

solutions. Strong

stakeholder management and communication skills

across complex matrix organizations. Experience with

compliance frameworks

(NIST, RMF, CC SRG, STIG). About Profiles

An award-winning creative and marketing workforce solutions provider. Profiles places the highest caliber candidates in Fortune 500 companies and leading brands, nationwide. Our specialized recruiters represent an elite group of skilled professionals for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire positions. Profiles is headquartered in Baltimore, MD with a remote staff of entrepreneurial individuals across the nation. Profiles is dedicated to a long-term vision of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We understand that real change takes time, and we are committed to making sustained efforts that lead to lasting impact. Our long-term vision includes setting ambitious goals, tracking our progress, and remaining steadfast in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and equitable future. Additional details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Strategy/Planning and Research Industries: Non-profit Organizations, Government Relations Services, and Government Administration New job opportunities are listed daily – www.careerprofiles.com

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