Sr Cloud Engineering Lead & Architect - Hybrid

Job DescriptionJob Title: Senior AWS Lead & Architect - 3 days on siteContract: 3-6 Month Contract to HireReports to: The Cloud manager sits in West Monroe, LAThey ideally want someone with experience with Terraform (Accelerator), experience with Service Now Integration (they are currently going from AWS to Service Now Integration)You have to be able to convert to FTE without any sponsorship.This is a hybrid position and can be located in The Woodlands, TX, or West Monroe, LA preferred.Candidates in Texas would be expected to go onsite in their Houston location 9425 Pinecroft Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380**But candidates can also live in New Orleans, LA, Little Rock, AR or Jackson, MS.3- 6 MONTH CONTRACT TO HIRE*3 days onsite (when converting they work a 9/80 and are in office 3 days one week and 2 days the following week ect).Relocation assistance and sponsorship is not provided.OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior AWS Lead & Architect to lead our Center of Excellence (CoE) for AWS. This role involves designing and implementing cloud solutions that leverage AWS services to enhance our organization's cloud capabilities, drive innovation, and ensure best practices in cloud architecture.JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSEResponsible for leading the innovative development of business solutions, implemented through IT, to enable the business to meet its objectives. The role requires an in-depth understanding of available AWS technologies, the business unit's operations, its operating model, capability needs, and business challenges. The role is an active leader and application visionary who shapes the technology demand among the business unit.The Senior AWS Lead/Architect will lead the Center of Excellence (CoE) and be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions on the AWS platform. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to understand business requirements, translating them into technical solutions, and providing guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESCloud Architecture and Design:Provide overall design guidelines for software and hardware integration, performance, reliability, operating, and security designs for the AWS Platform.Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable, secure, and cost-effective AWS solutions.Conduct assessments of existing applications and infrastructure to identify opportunities for cloud migration and optimization.Develop and maintain documentation for cloud architecture, processes, and procedures.Stakeholder Collaboration:Support business units in the creation of project business cases (e.g., success criteria).Capture business capability requirements, functional requirements, and expected service levels from business unit and stated EA solutions to create an actionable Business and IT roadmap. Support BU leadership in identifying opportunities for emerging technologies, through collaboration with the EA function, to enable business strategies.Liaise between the client, vendors, project management and the technical team on questions, issues, and revisions to the solution architecture.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define cloud strategies and best practices for cloud adoption.Prepare and deliver presentations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing:Mentor and guide AWS support team on AWS services, tools, and methodologies.Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and operations teams.Mentor support team members and contribute to knowledge sharing within the organization.Facilitate training sessions and workshops to improve cloud literacy across the organization.Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in cloud technology and AWS services.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSAt least 10-15+ years of experience working with technology and how it supports the business. Must be a senior level AWS subject matter expert.RequirementsSr AWS Lead/Architect to lead our Center of Excellence (CoE) for AWS using Best Practices

Created: 2026-02-06