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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AWS Cloud Platform Architect - **Company:** ApTask - **Location:** Tysons, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $197,600.0 - $208,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Github, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Cloud Services, Ansible, Software Deployment, SQL Databases, AWS Cdk, Data Logging, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Load Balancing, Boto3, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloudformation, Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Data Management, Route53, Functional Programming, Cloud Optimization, Cloudwatch, Puppet, Terraform, Docker - **Published:** June 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www2.jobdiva.com/portal/?a=4ujdnwqsdebu7m13em5f0pt5dw80o500d7dv9cbq5ebzngb7yk0n43mjtefnbx0d&compid=0/jobs/28750899#/jobs/28750899 ## About the Role * U.S. citizenship or Green Card status is required, along with the ability to obtain a public trust clearance. * Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field; four additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree. * Minimum 8 years of relevant IT infrastructure experience in AWS cloud architecture, DevOps, or infrastructure automation. * Deep expertise with AWS services, including VPC, EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, Lambda, ECS/EKS, CloudFront, Route 53, CloudFormation, WorkSpaces, and Snowball. * Strong knowledge of cloud networking, including VPCs, VPNs, Direct Connect, load balancing, and secure network design. * Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Puppet, or Ansible. * Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and orchestration technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and GitLab CI. * Strong development and scripting experience with Python, Boto3, Bash, and SQL. * Experience defining and enforcing policies for access roles, change management, operational workflows, code standards, compliance, infrastructure tooling, and budget controls. * Experience managing cloud security and governance services such as AWS Control Tower, Amazon GuardDuty, AWS Service Catalog, AWS Security Hub, AWS CloudTrail, and GitHub organization-level administration. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Proven ability to work independently while collaborating with, mentoring, and supporting team members to solve complex operational and reliability challenges. Nice to Have: * AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional. * AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional. * AWS Certified Security - Specialty or other relevant AWS certification ## Description * Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and resilient AWS cloud architectures for enterprise applications, data platforms, and mission-critical services. * Develop end-to-end infrastructure solutions, including high-availability, disaster recovery, and multi-region strategies. * Define migration strategies for transitioning on-premises workloads to AWS and contribute to cloud strategy and technology roadmaps. * Oversee infrastructure as code deployments using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or AWS CDK. * Establish and improve CI/CD pipelines to streamline software deployments and infrastructure updates. * Implement observability, monitoring, and logging using AWS CloudWatch, AWS X-Ray, and approved third-party tools. * Design cloud architectures that meet security, governance, and regulatory compliance requirements, including HIPAA, FedRAMP, and SOC 2, as applicable. * Apply IAM best practices, encryption strategies, and secure networking patterns across AWS environments. * Partner with developers, DevOps engineers, security teams, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable cloud solutions aligned to mission needs. * Diagnose and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues to maintain performance, reliability, and operational stability. * Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance while staying current with emerging cloud technologies and recommending improvements. ## Related Videos - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Automate everything via NodeJS and Puppeteer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/322-automate-everything-via-nodejs-and-puppeteer) - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [From clicks to cribs - How to find your dream home with web scraping](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/767-from-clicks-to-cribs-how-to-find-your-dream-home-with-web-scraping) - [Building Well-Architected applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/691-building-well-architected-applications) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [From Prototype to Production: Build AI Agents with This Free 4-Course Learning Path](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/655-from-prototype-to-production-build-ai-agents-with-this-free-4-course-learning-path) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)