Information Systems Architect / AWS Developer-Administrator

Job Description:

DPP is seeking an Information Systems Architect for an opportunity in Columbia, SC. This role is open to nationwide candidates who are comfortable working East Coast hours. Must be able to relocate if required.

Work location: Currently 100 remote. Due to Governor’s orders, this position may become fully onsite with no notice.
Duration: 12 months, with possibility of extension; W2 position
Additional details: After hours or weekend hours may be required

Position summary:

The Information Systems Architect / AWS Developer-Administrator will support ongoing cloud modernization, operational continuity, and expansion of AWS-based services. This role operates within a large, distributed enterprise supporting missioncritical applications, with emphasis on reliability, security, automation, and scalability.
You will design, develop, deploy, and administer AWS environments supporting cloudnative and hybrid workloads. Responsibilities include managing core AWS services, automation, integrations, serverless components, contact center solutions, and compliance controls. The position works closely with cloud engineering, development, security, and operations teams to deliver secure, resilient, and costefficient cloud solutions.

Major responsibilities:

Design, deploy, administer, and support AWS environments following best practices
Manage AWS account structure, IAM roles, policies, and leastprivilege access
Develop and maintain solutions using core AWS services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, Lambda, etc.)
Support Amazon Connect environments (contact flows, queues, routing, prompts, integrations, troubleshooting)
Integrate AI-enabled capabilities using Amazon Bedrock
Implement Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform, or similar)
Monitor performance, availability, security, and cost optimization
Troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues
Support CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows
Collaborate with security teams on encryption, logging, monitoring, and compliance
Maintain documentation, runbooks, and architecture diagrams
Provide knowledge transfer and mentoring
Participate in scheduled maintenance, upgrades, and afterhours support

Environment and tools:

AWS (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, Lambda, CloudFormation/Terraform, CloudWatch, CloudTrail)
Amazon Connect
Amazon Bedrock
API Gateway
CI/CD tools (AWS-native or thirdparty)
Git-based version control

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

6+ years supporting enterprise systems
3+ years handson AWS development or administration
3+ years with core AWS services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, Lambda)
3+ years with Amazon Connect or contact center technologies
3+ years integrating APIs, serverless functions, and cloudnative services
3+ years implementing IaC and automation
3+ years with AWS security, logging, and monitoring
3+ years scripting (Python, Bash, or equivalent)

Required certifications:

AWS Solutions Architect – Professional
OR, AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional

Preferred skills:

AI/ML integrations and prompt engineering
Hybrid cloud or thirdparty integrations
Cost optimization / FinOps
Experience with Microsoft Azure
AZ305 (Azure Solutions Architect) certification

Additional skills:

Strong written and verbal communication
Ability to mentor junior engineers
Strong documentation and operational discipline

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Sarah at Sarah.Bentleydppit.com to learn more about this position (26-00213).

Authorized US Worker - US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.

Job Ident #: 26-00213

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/

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Job Info

Location

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/