AWS Platform Architect
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Job description
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Platform Strategy & Architecture o Define multi-cloud architecture standards for aviation workloads across AWS and Azure. o Establish reference architectures for containerized workloads (Kubernetes, Docker) and hybrid deployments. o Drive platform modernization roadmaps, including migration of legacy systems to cloud-native architectures.
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Cloud Governance & Compliance o Implement Zero Trust Architecture, identity-based access controls, and encryption strategies. o Ensure compliance with FAA/EASA safety standards, GDPR, and enterprise security policies. o Participate in Architecture Review Boards (ARB) and enforce governance across aviation programs.
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Performance & Reliability o Design high-availability, disaster recovery (DR), and multi-region failover strategies. o Optimize cost and performance baselines for large-scale aviation operations.
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DevOps & Automation o Define CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices for platform deployments. o Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM templates, and Crossplane.
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Collaboration & Leadership o Work closely with application architects, security teams, and business stakeholders. o Mentor platform engineering teams and lead architectural discussions for aviation modernization.
Requirements
· Cloud Platforms: Deep expertise in AWS (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, Lambda) and Azure (VMs, VNet, Azure AD, Key Vault). · Containerization & Orchestration: Kubernetes (AKS/EKS), Helm, Kustomize. · Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, ARM templates. · Networking & Security: VPC, NSG, firewalls, VPNs, hybrid connectivity. · Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, OpenTelemetry. · DevOps Tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Argo CD. Domain Knowledge · Aviation platforms (TOPS, CROAMIS, Crew Management). · FAA/EASA compliance and safety standards. Soft Skills · Strategic thinking and leadership. · Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. · Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
Preferred Certifications · AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional.