Remote Principal Cloud Architect

Summary

The job is for a Principal Cloud Architect with 8-10 years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering. The role involves designing, implementing, and overseeing cloud infrastructure on AWS, using Terraform, Kubernetes (EKS), and ensuring security practices. The annual base salary ranges from $161,200 - $241,899 with potential for a performance-based bonus, commission, or other variable pay plan. The company offers a full range of benefits including medical, dental, and 401k.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering
• Extensive experience with AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, VPC, EKS, and CloudFormation
• Proven expertise in using Terraform for infrastructure as code
• Strong experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and management
• Deep understanding of cloud security principles and practices

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of scalable, robust, and secure cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS
• Develop and enforce architecture standards and frameworks to ensure alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate and select appropriate services and tools to meet the needs of various projects and applications
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, ensuring the automated provisioning and management of cloud resources
• Design and implement Kubernetes clusters using EKS, ensuring high availability, scalability, and efficient resource utilization
• Develop and maintain deployment pipelines for containerized applications, ensuring seamless integration and continuous delivery
• Implement and oversee security best practices across the cloud infrastructure
• Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of the cloud infrastructure, ensuring efficient use of resources and minimal downtime
• Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to align cloud solutions with business objectives
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies, evaluating their potential impact on the organization
• Design and implement robust disaster recovery and business continuity plans for the cloud infrastructure

Benefits

• The annual base salary ranges from $161,200 - $241,899 with potential for a performance-based bonus, commission, or other variable pay plan
• The company offers a full range of benefits including medical, dental, and 401k