AWS Cloud Consultant

HMG America LLC is the best Business Solutions focused Information Technology Company with IT consulting and services, software and web development, staff augmentation and other professional services. One of our direct clients is looking for AWS Cloud Consultant in Raritan, New Jersey. Below is the detailed job description.

Title: AWS Cloud Consultant

Location: Raritan, New Jersey ONSITE

Job Description:

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 Google Cloud Platform)

• 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