AWS Cloud Architect-Manager Job at RICEFW Technologies Inc, Jefferson City, MO

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  • RICEFW Technologies Inc
  • Jefferson City, MO

Job Description

Purpose:
The State is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect/Manager to establish the Cloud Architecture practice for the State of Missouri and lead the existing state team in developing the cloud platform.



Requirements:

  • 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.

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 NA0-53 and applicable data privacy regulations.

Skills Table:

Skill

Required/Desired/Preferred

Years of Experience Required

Candidate Experience (Years)

Notes

Cloud experience in AWS, Cloud Framework, Cloud pattern architecture

Required

6+

Standard cloud platforms (Aurora, Elastic Beanstalk, PaaS, IaaS, Cloud DB technologies, Ansible, Kubernetes)

Required

6+

Ability to debate technologies and clearly state design flaws/preferred technologies

Required

Architect skills in dev-ops and operations environment

Required

Mentoring and managing a cloud team

Required

Experience with AWS, Azure, and GCP

Required

Experience with AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, GCP Security Command Center

Preferred

Strong knowledge of SIEM solutions and cloud-native security tools

Required

Familiarity with compliance frameworks (NIST, CIS, FedRAMP, PCI-DSS, HIPAA)

Required

Proficiency in scripting and automation

Required

Hands-on with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and policy-as-code tools

Required

Certifications: AWS Certified Security, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, CISSP, CCSP

Preferred

Experience with State of Missouri IT systems

Preferred

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