AWS Cloud Consultant

K-Tek Resourcing LLC
Raritan, NJ, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud Amazon S3 Architectural Patterns Microsoft Azure Bash Shell Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Linux DevOps Identity and Access Management Python (Programming Language)
+17 more
Networking Basics Scripting Google Cloud Multi-Cloud AWS Lambda Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Cloudformation Amazon Relational Database Service Containerization Kubernetes Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Cloud Migration Terraform Serverless Computing Docker Legacy Systems

Job description

We are seeking an AWS Cloud Consultant to advise, design, and implement secure, scalable, and cost-optimized solutions on Amazon Web Services. This role combines hands-on technical delivery with client-facing consulting, helping organizations adopt cloud best practices, modernize legacy systems, and accelerate digital transformation on AWS., AWS Architecture & Implementation

  • Design, build, and deploy AWS cloud solutions aligned to business and technical requirements

  • Architect highly available, scalable, and resilient systems using core AWS services

  • Support application modernization initiatives, including migration, re-platforming, and cloud-native design

  • Guide clients in selecting appropriate AWS services and architectural patterns

Cloud Migration & Modernization

  • Assess on-premises or legacy environments and develop AWS migration strategies

  • Execute cloud migrations using AWS-recommended frameworks and best practices

  • Support modernization efforts using containers, serverless, and managed AWS services

Security, Governance & Best Practices

  • Implement AWS security best practices, including IAM, networking, and data protection

  • Support governance and compliance requirements through AWS-native controls

  • Assist clients with cost optimization, reliability, and operational excellence

Automation & DevOps Enablement

  • Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Terraform or CloudFormation

  • Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows

  • Promote cloud-native, automation-first operating models

Consulting & Collaboration

  • Work directly with clients to understand requirements and provide technical recommendations

  • Collaborate with application, security, and operations teams

  • Contribute to solution documentation, architecture diagrams, and knowledge sharing

  • Act as a trusted advisor for AWS cloud adoption and optimization

Requirements

Core Requirements

  • 3-8+ years of experience in cloud engineering, cloud architecture, or consulting

  • Strong hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)

  • Solid understanding of:

  • AWS core services (EC2, VPC, S3, RDS, IAM)

  • Cloud networking concepts and architectures

  • Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code:

  • Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation

  • Strong foundation in Linux, networking fundamentals, and security concepts

DevOps & Automation

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation practices

  • Scripting experience using Python, Bash, or similar languages

  • Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Consulting Skills

  • Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions

  • Strong communication skills for client interactions and technical presentations

  • Experience working in client-facing or cross-functional environments

Nice to Have / Preferred Skills

  • Experience with:

  • AWS Control Tower, Organizations, and multi-account strategies

  • Serverless architectures (AWS Lambda)

  • Managed container services (EKS)

  • Exposure to multi-cloud environments (Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform)

  • Knowledge of cost optimization (FinOps) practices

  • Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks

  • AWS Certifications such as:

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate / Professional

  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer

  • AWS Certified Security - Specialty

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