ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT - AWS Administration

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Senior Cloud Solutions Architect **Years of Experience:** 8-10 Years **Job Summary:** We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Solutions Architect with extensive experience in designing, deploying, and optimizing Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions on Azure and AWS. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Windows Server management in cloud environments, automation strategies, and cloud security compliance. This role requires a proactive individual who can lead complex troubleshooting efforts and ensure high availability and performance of cloud applications. **Responsibilities** - Design, deploy, and optimize PaaS solutions on Azure and AWS, focusing on scalability, high availability, and performance tuning. - Manage Windows Servers securely in cloud environments, specializing in Active Directory, patching, hardening, and hybrid connectivity. - Drive automation strategies and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or CloudFormation for efficient PaaS/IaaS management. - Design and enforce security best practices across Azure and AWS PaaS and IaaS, ensuring compliance with industry standards and managing identity, access, and data encryption. - Lead complex troubleshooting for PaaS applications and Windows servers across both cloud platforms, leveraging monitoring tools and implementing disaster recovery solutions. **Mandatory Skills** - Proven experience in AWS Administration, including EC2 instances and related services. - Strong expertise in Azure cloud services, particularly in PaaS solutions. - In-depth knowledge of Windows Server (2019) management in cloud contexts. - Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IAC) tools such as Terraform or ARM templates. - Solid understanding of CLOUD SECURITY STANDARDS and compliance standards. **Preferred Skills** - Familiarity with disaster recovery solutions and business continuity planning. - Experience with monitoring and logging tools for cloud environments. - Knowledge of networking concepts and hybrid cloud architectures. - Certifications in Azure and AWS (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect). **Qualifications** - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. - 8-10 years of experience in cloud architecture and administration. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. AWS Administration