Senior DevOps Cloud Architect (AWS)
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### Location

Brussels, Belgium (Hybrid)

### Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior DevOps Cloud Architect to support the design, implementation, security, and governance of a large-scale hybrid cloud environment. You will work closely with internal infrastructure and service delivery teams to establish a secure AWS foundation, implement cloud best practices, and drive cloud adoption through automation and knowledge sharing.

### Key Responsibilities

* Design and implement a robust, scalable, and secure AWS landing zone.
* Define and manage AWS organizational structures using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform and CloudFormation/CDK.
* Implement and enforce AWS 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 implement data classification, encryption, and access control policies.
* Design logging, monitoring, archiving, and backup strategies for cloud workloads.
* Establish secure hybrid connectivity between AWS environments and on-premises data centers.
* Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and DevOps best practices.
* Develop reusable Terraform modules and cloud "golden path" templates.
* Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to internal teams.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to define cloud standards, architecture principles, and operational procedures.

### Required Skills \& Experience

* Extensive experience designing and implementing AWS cloud solutions in enterprise environments.
* Expert-level knowledge of:

* AWS Cloud Services

* Terraform

* AWS CloudFormation / CDK

* Cloud Architecture

* Cloud Security

* Kubernetes

* GitLab

* Java
* Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and DevOps practices.
* Experience building and managing hybrid cloud environments.
* Knowledge of cloud governance, security, compliance, and risk management.
* Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and platform engineering practices.

### Preferred Certifications

One or more of the following 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 initiative
* Collaboration with infrastructure, operations, and service delivery teams in a highly regulated environment.