Remote Lead AWS Solutions Architect

Summary

Join Vistrada as a Lead AWS Solutions Architect, utilizing your expertise in cloud architecture, strategy, and planning to drive cost optimization and improve performance. This role requires strong communication skills, adaptability, and leadership abilities.

Requirements

• Minimum 7+ years of experience with AWS cloud architectures
• Strong understanding of FinOps and cost optimization concepts and opportunities
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Must be adaptive, enthusiastic, and possess good human relations skills
• Must be able to think independently and make sound decisions
• Strong critical and strategic thinking, analytical, and leadership skills
• Bachelor’s degree (four-year college or university) or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct an assessment to review and analyze the Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) cloud infrastructure
• Identify cost optimization opportunities to reduce cloud costs while maintaining / improving performance with no impact to regular operations
• Develop, articulate, and execute a detailed cost optimization plan
• Implement approved cloud cost optimization strategies outlined in the plan
• Monitor EDP platform performance to ensure there are no adverse effects
• Regularly report on progress including cost reduction trending and performance consistency
• Provide comprehensive documentation of the plan and implemented changes
• Share best practices and recommendations for ongoing cost control