Amazon Web Services (AWS) Consultant
Full Time • Washington DC
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Consultant
Location: Washington, DC / Remote / Hybrid
Work Authorization: US Citizen
About the Role
STSI is looking for an experienced AWS Consultant to support cloud operations, infrastructure management, security, compliance, and optimization. The ideal candidate will have hands-on AWS experience, strong knowledge of federal compliance requirements, and the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage AWS accounts, billing, cost optimization, usage monitoring, IAM policies, and MFA.
• Maintain and support AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudFront, and Route 53.
• Lead cloud architecture, roadmap planning, scalability, resiliency, and disaster recovery efforts.
• Perform system health checks, patching, monitoring, incident response, and remediation.
• Support security and compliance activities related to NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, ATO, audits, and risk management.
• Prepare documentation, reports, runbooks, architecture diagrams, and optimization recommendations.
• Coordinate with leadership, IT teams, vendors, and project stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
• Proven experience supporting federal, public sector, or compliance-driven AWS environments.
• Hands-on experience with NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP compliance.
• Strong knowledge of identity management, MFA, IAM, and zero-trust principles.
• Experience with AWS infrastructure, cloud operations, security, cost management, and incident response.
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
Required Certifications
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty
Preferred Certifications
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty
• CISSP or equivalent
• CISM or equivalent
Work Arrangement
Work may be performed on-site in Washington, DC, remotely, or in a hybrid arrangement, based on project and security requirements.
Location: Washington, DC / Remote / Hybrid
Work Authorization: US Citizen
About the Role
STSI is looking for an experienced AWS Consultant to support cloud operations, infrastructure management, security, compliance, and optimization. The ideal candidate will have hands-on AWS experience, strong knowledge of federal compliance requirements, and the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage AWS accounts, billing, cost optimization, usage monitoring, IAM policies, and MFA.
• Maintain and support AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudFront, and Route 53.
• Lead cloud architecture, roadmap planning, scalability, resiliency, and disaster recovery efforts.
• Perform system health checks, patching, monitoring, incident response, and remediation.
• Support security and compliance activities related to NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, ATO, audits, and risk management.
• Prepare documentation, reports, runbooks, architecture diagrams, and optimization recommendations.
• Coordinate with leadership, IT teams, vendors, and project stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
• Proven experience supporting federal, public sector, or compliance-driven AWS environments.
• Hands-on experience with NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP compliance.
• Strong knowledge of identity management, MFA, IAM, and zero-trust principles.
• Experience with AWS infrastructure, cloud operations, security, cost management, and incident response.
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
Required Certifications
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty
Preferred Certifications
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty
• CISSP or equivalent
• CISM or equivalent
Work Arrangement
Work may be performed on-site in Washington, DC, remotely, or in a hybrid arrangement, based on project and security requirements.
Mission Statement
Softthink Solutions’ mission is to drive continuous innovation in IT services by prioritizing product development and implementing trustworthy computing practices. Our focus on secure and reliable product delivery is backed by sound business practices and a commitment to the long-term satisfaction of our clients in every project, regardless of its size or complexity.
Through our innovative solutions and dedicated team of experts, we strive to exceed our clients’ expectations and set the standard for excellence in the IT industry.
Vision Statement
At Softthink Solutions, our vision is to be a trusted partner for our clients, empowering them to bring their ideas to life in the most efficient and effective manner possible. We are committed to using established best practices, industry-standard processes, and cutting-edge technology to deliver top-notch solutions that exceed expectations.
Our goal is to be recognized as leaders in the industry for our innovative, reliable, and secure IT services and solutions, and to drive the success of our clients through every project we undertake.
Careers
STSI is an independent US-based Software services and consulting partner with a primary focus on long-term relationships with both clients and team members.
STSI offers team members cutting-edge technology, training, and career guidance to expand and grow their skill sets and bring maximum value to our clients.
STSI is constantly reviewing and expanding its people strength and strives to optimally match client needs to team member talents. We are a people-oriented company seeking the best and brightest to join our team. We work with a variety of employment statuses – from citizens to permanent residents to H1B and EAD immigrants. We have openings for entry level as well as senior positions across a variety of specializations with active in-house and client projects.
In an industry that’s constantly reinventing itself, STSI challenges its team members and consultants with engagements that involve specialized services and advanced IT solutions – applying agile development principles, methodical planning, creative thinking, and continuous learning. A dynamic environment keeps our team members ahead of the curve by providing:
In an industry that’s constantly reinventing itself, STSI challenges its team members and consultants with engagements that involve specialized services and advanced IT solutions – applying agile development principles, methodical planning, creative thinking, and continuous learning. A dynamic environment keeps our team members ahead of the curve by providing:
- Opportunities to work with leading multinational clients.
- A comprehensive portfolio of solutions that span leading-edge technologies from Enterprise Architecture to Business Intelligence to Quality Assurance
- Established methodologies, processes, and mentoring to maximize efficacy and efficiency.
- A growing R&D division continually exploring and pioneering the latest technological developments in a variety of disciplines.
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