AWS Cloud Storage Lead

About the role

This role is a Cloud Storage Lead Contractor responsible for leading the design, implementation, and operational management of enterprise cloud storage solutions, with a primary focus on AWS. This role will drive storage strategy, architecture, automation, resiliency, and performance optimization, including leading FSx for NetApp ONTAP (FSx ONTAP) implementations in AWS to support large-scale application and data migrations. The contractor will partner closely with infrastructure, cloud, security, and application teams to deliver secure, scalable, and cost-effective storage platforms, provide technical leadership for cloud transformation initiatives, and establish operational best practices across hybrid and cloud-native environments. Experience with Azure storage services is beneficial but not required.

Location: Owings Mills, MD. Onsite flexibility: Hybrid. Position type: Contract (6 months). Work authorization: Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure and services across public and/or hybrid cloud environments
• Build and maintain scalable, highly available, and secure cloud architectures
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment using infrastructure-as-code tools
• Monitor cloud environments to ensure performance, availability, and cost optimization
• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to support application deployment and integration
• Implement and maintain security controls, identity management, and access policies
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure and service-related issues
• Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies
• Document cloud architectures, configurations, and operational procedures
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and cloud best practices

Skills

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates)
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and cloud-native architecture principles
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical teams

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund