AWS Cloud Architect SME

T-Rex Solutions is seeking a highly experienced AWS Cloud Architect SME to lead the design, development, deployment, and management of enterprise cloud infrastructure in support of our DOD customer. This role supports the modernization of a legacy federal system, transitioning it to a scalable, secure, cloud-native solution. The ideal candidate will be an expert in cloud architecture, DevSecOps, and federal security and compliance frameworks, with proven experience designing and deploying enterprise applications in AWS environments for government clients

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the cloud architecture SME for a multi-disciplinary team modernizing a legacy federal case management platform.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient AWS architectures using best practices and agency-specific guidelines.
• Lead cloud migration strategy, ensuring smooth transition from legacy systems to cloud-native environments.
• Define and implement cloud-native services (e.g., ECS, Lambda, RDS, S3, CloudFront) and serverless components to support business and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with DevOps, security, development, and UI/UX teams to ensure holistic system integration and compliance.
• Lead the configuration and management of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Design and enforce DevSecOps pipelines to automate builds, tests, and deployments in alignment with federal security practices.
• Ensure compliance with FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-53, and agency-specific security controls.
• Conduct system performance tuning, cost optimization, and monitoring using tools like CloudWatch, AWS Config, and Trusted Advisor.
• Document all architectural decisions, cloud service configurations, and security implementations.
• Provide SME-level input for technical proposals, documentation, and stakeholder briefings.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in IT architecture and systems engineering.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying applications in AWS environments.
• Deep understanding of cloud-native design principles, microservices architecture, and API-driven development.
• Strong experience with AWS services, including but not limited to: EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, ECS/EKS, CloudFront, IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, CloudWatch.
• Experience with IaC tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK.
• Strong understanding of federal cloud security requirements (FedRAMP, NIST, etc.).
• Proficiency with DevOps/DevSecOps practices, CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, CodePipeline), and container orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Demonstrated success designing or modernizing enterprise-scale systems, ideally for government clients.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• US citizenship required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 DoD security clearance. A current DoD Public Trust clearance is desirable

Desired Skills:

• AWS Certified Solution Architect - Associate or higher certification
• Experience modernizing legacy federal applications or case management systems.
• Familiarity with data integration, identity management, and audit logging in secure federal environments.
• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture and cloud-native security monitoring tools (e.g., GuardDuty, Security Hub).

T-Rex Overview

Established in 1999, T-Rex Solutions, LLC is a proven mid-tier business providing data-centric mission services to the Federal government as it increasingly tries to secure and leverage the power of data. We design, integrate, secure, and deploy advanced technical solutions for our customers so they can efficiently fulfill their critical objectives. T-Rex offers both IT and professional services to numerous Federal agencies and is a leader in providing high quality and innovative solutions in the areas of Cloud and Infrastructure Services, Cyber Security, and Big Data Engineering.

T-Rex is constantly seeking qualified people to join our growing team. We have built a broad client base through our devotion to delivering quality products and customer service, and to do that we need quality individuals. But more than that, we at T-Rex are committed to creating a culture that supports the development of every employee's personal and professional lives. T-Rex has made a commitment to maintain the status of an industry leader in compensation packages and benefits which includes competitive salaries, performance bonuses, training and educational reimbursement, Transamerica 401(k) and Cigna healthcare benefits.

T-Rex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

In compliance with pay transparency guidelines, the annual base salary range for this position is $135,000 - $220,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. T-Rex considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

T-Rex offers a diverse and collaborative work environment, exciting opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including: PTO available to use immediately upon joining (prorated based on start date), paid parental leave, individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits, annual budget for training, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with company match fully vested after 60 days of employment among other benefits.