AWS Consultant ( Freelance) 20+ Years

AWS Consultant Position Overview We are seeking a highly experienced AWS Consultant with 20 years of IT experience to join our team. This role requires a deep understanding of AWS cloud infrastructure, data solutions, DevOps practices, and application modernization. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing and implementing complex cloud solutions while also contributing to pre-sales activities and statement of work development. Location United States Required Experience Minimum 20 years of overall IT experience 10+ years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and solutions US-based candidate required Core Responsibilities AWS Cloud Infrastructure Design, architect, and implement scalable, secure, and highly available AWS cloud infrastructures Lead cloud migration initiatives from on-premises to AWS Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost, and security Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK Design multi-account AWS architectures using AWS Organizations and Control Tower Implement disaster recovery and business continuity solutions Data Solutions Design and implement data lakes, data warehouses, and analytics solutions on AWS Work with AWS data services including Redshift, Athena, Glue, EMR, Kinesis, and Lake Formation Develop data migration strategies and execute large-scale data migrations Implement real-time and batch data processing pipelines Design data governance and security frameworks DevOps & Automation Establish and implement DevOps best practices and CI/CD pipelines Automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployment Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar tools Design and implement containerization strategies using ECS, EKS, or Fargate Establish GitOps workflows and version control best practices Application Development & Modernization Lead application modernization initiatives including lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and refactoring Design microservices architectures and serverless solutions Provide technical guidance on application migration to AWS Implement API management and integration solutions Architect cloud-native applications using AWS services like Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, and EventBridge Consulting & Client Engagement Provide technical leadership and guidance on AWS implementations Collaborate with client stakeholders to understand business and technical requirements Deliver technical documentation and best practice recommendations Support knowledge transfer and training initiatives Required Technical Skills AWS Services Expertise Compute: EC2, Lambda, ECS, EKS, Fargate, Auto Scaling Storage: S3, EBS, EFS, FSx, Storage Gateway Database: RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, DocumentDB, ElastiCache Networking: VPC, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, Route 53, CloudFront, Load Balancers Security: IAM, KMS, Secrets Manager, Security Hub, GuardDuty, WAF, Shield Data & Analytics: Redshift, Athena, Glue, EMR, Kinesis, QuickSight, Lake Formation DevOps Tools: CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, Systems Manager Monitoring: CloudWatch, X-Ray, CloudTrail Additional Technical Skills Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK) CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, CircleCI) Configuration management (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) Version control systems (Git) Database administration and SQL expertise Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience) AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (Preferred) Additional AWS certifications preferred: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional AWS Certified Database – Specialty AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty AWS Certified Security – Specialty Preferred Qualifications (Good to Have) Pre-Sales Experience Experience supporting pre-sales activities including solution design, RFP responses, and technical presentations Ability to conduct discovery sessions with prospective clients Experience creating solution architectures and technical proposals Capability to deliver technical demonstrations and proof of concepts Experience estimating effort, resources, and timelines for proposed solutions SOW Writing Experience Experience writing comprehensive Statements of Work (SOW) including scope, deliverables, timelines, and assumptions Ability to define project milestones, success criteria, and acceptance criteria Experience collaborating with sales and delivery teams to ensure alignment between proposals and execution Capability to estimate resource requirements and create project budgets Soft Skills & Competencies Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong client-facing and presentation skills Ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Proven project management and leadership capabilities Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Experience mentoring junior team members Strong documentation skills Job Types: Contract, Temporary Pay: $110.00 - $120.00 per hour Expected hours: 21 – 25 per week People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Experience: SOW: 10 years (Required) AWS Cloud: 10 years (Required) Database: 10 years (Required) DevOps Tools: 10 years (Required) Monitoring : 10 years (Required) Security: 10 years (Required) AWS Cloud Infrastructure : 10 years (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Required) Work Location: Remote