Senior Cloud Architect (AWS) Job ID: JP054494

Senior Cloud Architect (AWS)

Location

Brussels, Belgium (Hybrid)

Role Overview

We are looking for experienced Senior Cloud Architects to support the design, implementation, security, and operation of a large-scale hybrid cloud environment. You will work alongside internal infrastructure and service delivery teams to establish a secure, scalable, and compliant AWS cloud foundation while promoting Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and cloud best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a secure and scalable AWS landing zone.
• Define and manage AWS organizational structures using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform and CloudFormation).
• Implement and manage Service Control Policies (SCPs).
• Configure AWS Identity Center and integrate Single Sign-On (SSO) with external identity providers.
• Ensure compliance with security and governance frameworks, including NIS2 and ISO 27001.
• Define and enforce data classification, encryption, and security policies.
• Design and implement logging, monitoring, archiving, and backup strategies.
• Establish secure connectivity between AWS environments and on-premises data centers.
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks.
• Develop reusable Terraform templates and cloud "golden paths."
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to internal teams.

Required Skills & Experience

• Expert-level experience with AWS cloud services and architecture.
• Strong expertise in:
  • Terraform
  • AWS CloudFormation / CDK
  • Cloud Security
  • GitLab
  • Kubernetes
  • Java
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Experience designing and operating hybrid cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud governance, security, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD automation, and platform engineering.

Certifications

One or more of the following AWS certifications is highly desirable:

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• AWS Certified Developer
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
• AWS Certified Security Specialty
• AWS Authorized Instructor
• AWS Hero

Languages

• Dutch or French: Working proficiency
• English: Working proficiency

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid working model
• Long-term cloud transformation and modernization program
• Collaboration with infrastructure, operations, and service delivery teams in a highly regulated environment.