Sr. Cloud Architect

NASCO•Brookside, DE

7d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Cloud Architect establishes and maintains NASCO’s AWS cloud environment to ensure security, scalability, operational resilience, and streamlined design across our SaaS product architectures. This role leads cloud architectural direction, engages in governance, ensures alignment with AWS best practices, and collaborates with engineering, product, security, and cloud operations teams. The Senior Cloud Architect translates complex requirements into actionable designs while promoting innovation, cost efficiency, and technical excellence across the enterprise.

Requirements

Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing large‑scale SaaS solutions on AWS
Deep expertise in AWS cloud architecture across compute, storage, networking, integration, and serverless design
Proficiency in cloud‑native design patterns, microservices, and event-driven architectures
Advanced knowledge of cloud security (IAM, encryption, secure design) and compliance frameworks
Strong experience with IaC tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform and modern DevOps practices
Skilled in observability tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with experience resolving complex issues in a cloud environment
Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills
Demonstrated leadership ability and experience mentoring technical teams
Ability to operate across multiple projects and operate effectively in a fast‑paced commercial SaaS environment
10 years in cloud architecture, cloud engineering, or solution architecture
5 years hands‑on experience with AWS and cloud‑native commercial SaaS products
5 years of experience in designing complex distributed systems and enterprise cloud solutions
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
AWS Solutions Architect – Professional Certification or similar

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of cloud governance frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks or NIST
Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities on AWS, including Bedrock
Ability to conduct and forecast cost–benefit and ROI analysis for proposed cloud solutions
Knowledge of AWS Well Architected Framework and ability to apply those principles to SaaS design reviews
Experience in forecasting design cloud compute costs, FinOps processes and design-based financial impacts
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
Additional AWS specialty or advanced certifications
Master’s degree in a technology‑related field

Responsibilities

Guides the design, development, and deployment of cloud‑native, elastic, resilient SaaS products aligned to AWS best practices
Architects secure, scalable, performant, serverless SaaS solutions ensuring high availability
Defines and maintains cloud architecture standards, reference architectures, and reusable design patterns using primarily AWS resources
Creates and maintains architectural blueprints for infrastructure, applications, and data flows
Establishes and enforces cloud governance frameworks, usage guardrails, and design principles
Ensures compliance with SOC 2, HIPAA, and other regulatory and security frameworks
Guides adoption of Infrastructure‑as‑Code and automation to streamline provisioning, configuration, and operations
Guides adoption of optimized CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to improve deployment automation and delivery efficiency
Enforces cloud security best practices including IAM, network segmentation, encryption, and secure SaaS product design
Develops and guides cloud observability strategies and optimize AWS environments for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
Mentors architects and engineers, and leads governance reviews to ensure scalable, secure, strategically aligned financially responsible design
Partners with product management, engineering, cloud operations, architecture, and security teams to communicate decisions and align cloud implementation with enterprise goals

Benefits

Choice of Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
Telehealthcare – for Medical and Behavioral visits
Generous PTO with buy/sell options
9 Company holidays, a floating day off, and a day off for volunteering
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness program - earn insurance discounts or credit towards health-related items
401K Plan with employer matching contributions
Company-funded spending/reimbursement accounts to help with out-of-pocket medical expenses
Bonus and Recognition programs
Tuition Assistance
Consultation with financial planner
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance provided, and Supplemental Term Life Insurance is available
Group Discount programs - mobile, technology services, etc., to help you save money
E-Learning – Comprehensive and current library of e-learning and performance support assets, available on demand and at no cost