Galactic Minds INC
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We’re looking for an
AWS Cloud Architect
who thrives on design and collaboration. This role is less about day-to-day administration and more about shaping the blueprint of our cloud landscape. You’ll be responsible for designing secure, scalable, and resilient solutions in
Amazon Web Services (AWS) , creating high-quality documentation, and partnering closely with our DevSecOps team to ensure seamless delivery and governance.
What You’ll Do
Lead the design of cloud architectures across
AWS’s core services , with a focus on scalability, resilience, and compliance.
Translate complex business and security requirements into clear, actionable cloud designs.
Develop and maintain detailed architecture diagrams, standards, and technical documentation that guide engineers and stakeholders.
Collaborate with DevSecOps engineers to embed security, compliance, and automation into every stage of the solution lifecycle.
Provide architectural oversight on cloud deployments, ensuring designs are implemented correctly and consistently.
Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and project teams, advocating for cloud best practices and cost optimization strategies.
What We’re Looking For
Deep expertise
across
Amazon Web Services (AWS) core services : VPC/Networking, EC2/Compute, S3/Storage, IAM/Identity, RDS/Databases, CloudWatch/Monitoring, and Security (Security Hub, GuardDuty).
Strong background with
AWS serverless and integration services :
Lambda ,
API Gateway , and
ECS/Fargate , with an ability to integrate them into broader solution designs.
Proven experience working with DevSecOps or platform engineering teams, especially around CI/CD,
infrastructure as code , and security automation.
Solid understanding of cloud governance frameworks (e.g.,
AWS Organizations ,
Service Control Policies ,
IAM/RBAC , cost controls).
Hands‑on knowledge of
AWS-native or open‑source tools :
CloudFormation
or the
AWS CDK ,
Terraform ,
AWS CodePipeline
or
GitHub Actions , and monitoring solutions.
Excellent written communication skills; able to produce diagrams, decision trees, and design docs that teams can rely on.
A mindset oriented towards collaboration, mentorship, and cross‑functional influence.
Nice to Have
Familiarity with regulated industry frameworks (CMMC, FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI‑DSS, etc.).
Experience with
multi‑region designs , disaster recovery patterns (e.g., pilot light, warm standby), and hybrid connectivity (e.g.,
Direct Connect ).
Prior work as part of an engineering team.
Exposure to advanced serverless and integration patterns, such as
AWS Step Functions ,
EventBridge , or
SQS/SNS .
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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We’re looking for an
AWS Cloud Architect
who thrives on design and collaboration. This role is less about day-to-day administration and more about shaping the blueprint of our cloud landscape. You’ll be responsible for designing secure, scalable, and resilient solutions in
Amazon Web Services (AWS) , creating high-quality documentation, and partnering closely with our DevSecOps team to ensure seamless delivery and governance.
What You’ll Do
Lead the design of cloud architectures across
AWS’s core services , with a focus on scalability, resilience, and compliance.
Translate complex business and security requirements into clear, actionable cloud designs.
Develop and maintain detailed architecture diagrams, standards, and technical documentation that guide engineers and stakeholders.
Collaborate with DevSecOps engineers to embed security, compliance, and automation into every stage of the solution lifecycle.
Provide architectural oversight on cloud deployments, ensuring designs are implemented correctly and consistently.
Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and project teams, advocating for cloud best practices and cost optimization strategies.
What We’re Looking For
Deep expertise
across
Amazon Web Services (AWS) core services : VPC/Networking, EC2/Compute, S3/Storage, IAM/Identity, RDS/Databases, CloudWatch/Monitoring, and Security (Security Hub, GuardDuty).
Strong background with
AWS serverless and integration services :
Lambda ,
API Gateway , and
ECS/Fargate , with an ability to integrate them into broader solution designs.
Proven experience working with DevSecOps or platform engineering teams, especially around CI/CD,
infrastructure as code , and security automation.
Solid understanding of cloud governance frameworks (e.g.,
AWS Organizations ,
Service Control Policies ,
IAM/RBAC , cost controls).
Hands‑on knowledge of
AWS-native or open‑source tools :
CloudFormation
or the
AWS CDK ,
Terraform ,
AWS CodePipeline
or
GitHub Actions , and monitoring solutions.
Excellent written communication skills; able to produce diagrams, decision trees, and design docs that teams can rely on.
A mindset oriented towards collaboration, mentorship, and cross‑functional influence.
Nice to Have
Familiarity with regulated industry frameworks (CMMC, FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI‑DSS, etc.).
Experience with
multi‑region designs , disaster recovery patterns (e.g., pilot light, warm standby), and hybrid connectivity (e.g.,
Direct Connect ).
Prior work as part of an engineering team.
Exposure to advanced serverless and integration patterns, such as
AWS Step Functions ,
EventBridge , or
SQS/SNS .
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Galactic Minds INC by 2x
Get notified about new Cloud Architect jobs in
New Jersey, United States .
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