Job Description

Scope: Client is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect/Manager to establish the Cloud Architecture practice for the State and lead the existing state team in developing the cloud platform. Client seeks an experienced AWS Cloud Architect/Manager to establish and lead the cloud architecture practice, supporting ongoing modernization across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments. The architect will mentor existing state teams, design cloud infrastructure, and ensure compliance with governance and security standards.

Required Experience/Qualifications:

• 6 + years' experience of Cloud experience in AWS, Cloud Framework and Cloud pattern architecture, standard cloud platforms such as Aurora, Elastic Beanstalk, PaaS, IaaS, Cloud Database technologies, Ansible, Kubernetes.
• Ability to debate technologies and clearly state design flaws or preferred technologies is a must.
• Possess skills to architect in a dev-ops environment as well as operations side.
• Previous experience mentoring and managing an existing cloud team.
• Experience with AWS, Azure and GCP.
• Experience with AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, GCP Security Command Center.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM solutions and cloud-native security tools.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (NIST, CIS, FedRAMP, PCI-DSS, HIPAA).
• Proficiency in scripting and automation
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and policy-as-code tools.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, CISSP, or CCSP are a plus
• Preferred qualifications include experience and working knowledge of State of Missouri IT systems which encompasses security, cloud services, infrastructure management on multi-platform environments and management of large-scale development and maintenance and operations projects.

Evaluation Criteria: Personnel Qualifications and Biographies (95 Points)

1. Cloud experience in AWS, Azure, GCP (IaaS/PaaS, Aurora, Elastic Beanstalk, cloud databases). Deep knowledge of cloud frameworks, patterns, Kubernetes, Ansible, and IaC/policy-as-code. Ability to assess technologies, debate designs, and advocate best-fit solutions 30 Points
2. Hands-on with AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, GCP Security Command Center. Expertise in SIEM, cloud-native security tools, and compliance (NIST, CIS, FedRAMP, PCI-DSS, HIPAA). Certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure/GCP security certs, CISSP, CCSP) preferred - 20 points
3. Strong scripting/automation skills for cloud operations. Proven Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps pipeline experience. 20 points.
4. Experience leading/managing cloud teams and mentoring engineers. Ability to define standards, optimize costs, and align cloud adoption with business goals- 14 points.
5. Cross-platform expertise in hybrid/cloud-native architectures, serverless, and scalability. Track record of securing, monitoring, and optimizing large-scale cloud environments- 11 points.

Performance Requirements:

• Design and implement infrastructure aligned with organizational security, performance, and cost optimization goals.
• Build and configure resources using best practices and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies where appropriate.
• Support agencies in cloud adoption and migration by providing both architectural planning and hands-on setup of environments.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including design diagrams, runbooks, and configuration standards.
• Collaborate with security, networking, database, and application teams to ensure cross-functional alignment and integration.
• Provide guidance on native tools, resource policies, role-based access control (RBAC), tagging strategies, and logging/monitoring configurations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to environments, escalating complex challenges as needed.
• Ensure all work aligns with enterprise governance and compliance standards, including NIST 800-53 and applicable data privacy regulations.

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