AWS Solutions Architect

Job Description:

AWS Solutions Architect

Description

Job Location:

• The office for this position is located at 421 E Dunklin St, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

Are you looking for a position that will allow you to work with a team of dedicated IT professionals? Are you interested in being a key player in designing and implementing cloud solutions? If so, this AWS Architect position with the Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division, supporting the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DOLIR) might be for you!

ITSD-DOLIR has an opening for an AWS Solutions Architect. In this position, you will use your skills to design, implement, and optimize cloud infrastructure solutions on Amazon Web Services. You will interact with and support many ITSD teams and DOLIR leadership in achieving our cloud transformation and technology modernization goals. You will become a valued member of a well-organized, Agile-minded team thriving in a positive environment. You will have the chance to deliver meaningful impact supporting DOLIR and the citizens of Missouri through scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions.

• Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment. The Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
  
  
• The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

This position is with the Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD) supporting the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DOLIR).

ITSD Core Values - We Innovate and Partner with Passion, Respect, and Integrity United as #OneTeam.

• Advise staff in the adoption of AWS best practices, Well-Architected Framework principles, and cloud-native methodologies.
• Monitor AWS service updates and maintenance windows, working with other ITSD teams to ensure smooth cloud migrations and minimal impact of infrastructure changes.
• Assist in establishing AWS core competencies within cross-functional teams, as well as improving cloud development and deployment processes.
• Review project plans, SOW's and RFP's with focus on AWS feasibility, cloud security, and cost optimization analysis.
• Provides complex technical support and coordination on AWS security implementations, server migrations to EC2, decommissioning on-premises hardware, and cloud vendor relations.
• Direct interaction and advisement of all functional teams within ITSD and ITSD-DOLIR on cloud architecture decisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum 7 years in IT industry with emphasis in Cloud Architecture and Infrastructure.
• Extensive experience with AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, and CloudFormation.
• Experience with Azure and Google Cloud Platform is preferable.
• Experience with ServiceNow, Okta, and M365 or SharePoint is preferable.
• Comprehensive knowledge of AWS DevOps tools (CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy) and Git repository management. Must promote best practices for branching/merging, code promotion, and CI/CD processes.
• Comprehensive understanding of cloud migration strategies, Infrastructure as Code, and AWS Well-Architected Framework.
• Familiar with project planning, budgeting, cloud cost optimization, and architecture diagramming.
• Experience with a broad array of cloud automation, monitoring, and infrastructure modeling tools.
• Strong analysis, critical thinking, and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to mentor a dedicated team and work well with others inside and outside your reporting structure.
  
  
• Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate’s name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Skill in project management. Skill in planning and organizing multiple initiatives. Ability to analyze the impact of projects and recommend courses of action. Ability to present technical information clearly and concisely. Ability to understand relationships and interactions among systems. Ability to identify issues, explore possible solutions, and obtain a consensus on resolutions. Ability to lead and mentor staff.

The classification for this position is Enterprise Architect ; click for more information.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions about this position please contact: ITSDRecruiting@oa.mo.gov

Salary:

$69,647.62-$90,936.72 per Year