Certified Cloud Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client in Madison, WI that is seeking a Certified Cloud Architect to join their team remotely!Summary:Our client is currently implementing the Enterprise Analytics Platform (EAP) project. Their teams and other project teams are working collaboratively to create an AWS data lake that will be shared across multiple administrative project and operational teams including ATP, ASP, and EAP as well as with the vendor HelioCampus, whose software helps deliver enterprise tableau reporting needs from an Amazon Web Service (AWS) Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) securely to users at some or all of the 13 campuses.In order to realize the data lake, a variety of initial AWS tool, configuration, and set-up choices will need to be made and implemented in the AWS space). The Certified Cloud Architect will be focused specifically on AWS data lake set-up and configuration tasks that would initially align with the tasks identified in the Acceleration Goals section below. This position could be temporary during the life of the AWS acceleration. Decisions could be made after the acceleration around further needs from this role.REQUIREMENTS: AWS Architect certification is needed; Big Data certification is recommended Experience with AWS Set-up of a Data lake, AWS Tools (redshift, S3, Athena, glue), AWS Security, Higher Education implementation experience Experience in the following higher education data domains: Finance, Budget, Research, and HRThe pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.