AWS Cloud Consultant
Raritan, NJ - USA
Job Summary
Position: AWS Cloud Consultant
Location: Raritan New Jersey***Onsite***
Duration: 1 Year
Role Summary
We are seeking an AWS Cloud Consultant to advise design and implement secure scalable and cost optimized solutions on Amazon Web Services. This role combines hands on technical delivery with client facing consulting helping organizations adopt cloud best practices modernize legacy systems and accelerate digital transformation on AWS.
Key Responsibilities
AWS Architecture & Implementation
- Design build and deploy AWS cloud solutions aligned to business and technical requirements
- Architect highly available scalable and resilient systems using core AWS services
- Support application modernization initiatives including migration re platforming and cloud native design
- Guide clients in selecting appropriate AWS services and architectural patterns
Cloud Migration & Modernization
- Assess on premises or legacy environments and develop AWS migration strategies
- Execute cloud migrations using AWS recommended frameworks and best practices
- Support modernization efforts using containers serverless and managed AWS services
Security Governance & Best Practices
- Implement AWS security best practices including IAM networking and data protection
- Support governance and compliance requirements through AWS-native controls
- Assist clients with cost optimization reliability and operational excellence
Automation & DevOps Enablement
- Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Terraform or CloudFormation
- Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
- Promote cloud native automation first operating models
Consulting & Collaboration
- Work directly with clients to understand requirements and provide technical recommendations
- Collaborate with application security and operations teams
- Contribute to solution documentation architecture diagrams and knowledge sharing
- Act as a trusted advisor for AWS cloud adoption and optimization
Required Skills & Experience
Core Requirements
- 3 8 years of experience in cloud engineering cloud architecture or consulting
- Strong hands on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Solid understanding of:
- AWS core services (EC2 VPC S3 RDS IAM)
- Cloud networking concepts and architectures
- Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code:
- Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation
- Strong foundation in Linux networking fundamentals and security concepts
DevOps & Automation
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation practices
- Scripting experience using Python Bash or similar languages
- Familiarity with container technologies (Docker Kubernetes)
Consulting Skills
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Strong communication skills for client interactions and technical presentations
- Experience working in client facing or cross functional environments
Nice to Have / Preferred Skills
- Experience with:
- AWS Control Tower Organizations and multi account strategies
- Serverless architectures (AWS Lambda)
- Managed container services (EKS)
- Exposure to multi cloud environments (Azure and/or GCP)
- Knowledge of cost optimization (FinOps) practices
- Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks
- AWS Certifications such as:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate / Professional
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
- AWS Certified Security Specialty