The Talent Source Inc

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Solution Architect (Cloud Foundations) – Contract | Hybrid Location: Hybrid – with onsite collaboration at our Enterprise Client Duration: Contract Assignment Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision & 401(k) with company match The Talent Source is seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect (Cloud Foundations) to lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable cloud infrastructure within a global enterprise environment. This role focuses on AWS expertise—including landing zone design, IAM, serverless technologies, cloud-native architectures, disaster recovery, and cost optimization—while driving automation and DevSecOps adoption across the organization. Key Responsibilities • Design and implement secure, scalable AWS landing zones for enterprise workloads. • Architect and manage AWS EKS clusters for containerized applications. • Develop serverless solutions using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and related services. • Establish and enforce IAM policies and role-based access controls. • Design disaster recovery and business continuity strategies in AWS. • Monitor and optimize cloud cost and usage across AWS accounts. • Ensure compliance with cloud security and regulatory standards. • Integrate automation and DevSecOps tooling into foundational services. • Document architecture, governance standards, and operational procedures. Requirements • 10+ years of IT industry experience, including 5+ years in cloud architecture roles. • Expert-level knowledge of AWS (EKS, Lambda, IAM, Organizations, networking). • Proven experience designing multi-account landing zones and AWS Control Tower. • Deep understanding of high availability and disaster recovery architectures. • Strong proficiency in cloud cost management tools and best practices. • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation). • Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and automation frameworks. • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Preferred Certifications • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) • Experience with AWS Control Tower, Service Catalog, or cloud governance frameworks • Familiarity with Ansible, Terraform, or similar automation tools This is an exciting opportunity to make an enterprise-wide impact, shaping the foundation of a secure and scalable cloud environment. The Talent Source offers top-shelf benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with match during your contract assignment. Interested? Apply today or connect with our team at The Talent Source to learn more about this opportunity.