Cloud Architect- AWS (m/f/d)
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Cloud Architect- AWS (m/f/d)
Advantest Europe GmbH Böblingen Vollzeit Home-Office
Advantest - We enable tomorrowʻs technology.
Market leader Hightech-High-tech semiconductors International impact
IoT, 5G and Artificial Intelligence. Unthinkable without us. More than half of all the microchips produced worldwide first pass through our hands. As the global market leader of automated test systems in the semiconductor industry we help the world to realize the digital transformation, enable our customers to shape the future and offer you the exciting jobs intended for pioneers.You work in international teams with a high degree of personal responsibility and short communication channels.
Your Responsibilities
- AWS Infrastructure Architecture & Design
o Design and maintain enterprise AWS infrastructure architectures, including:
o Account and environment structures
o Networking (VPC, connectivity, segmentation)
o Compute, storage, and database foundations
o Define and evolve AWS Landing Zones, reference architectures, and infrastructure patterns.
o Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, scalability, and performance across workloads.
o Review and approve infrastructure designs for new and existing AWS workloads.
- Cloud Governance & Platform Standards
o Define and enforce AWS infrastructure standards and guardrails, including:
o Account strategy and isolation
o Identity and Access Management
o Network security baselines
o Contribute to global cloud governance frameworks and Cloud Policy implementation.
o Ensure consistency across AWS environments while enabling team autonomy where appropriate.
- Security, Risk & Compliance (Infrastructure Focus)
o Embed security by design into all AWS infrastructure architectures.
o Ensure implementation of:
o Logging, monitoring, and audit controls
o Security tooling and baseline configurations
o Support compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, and internal IT security policies.
o Act as an escalation point for infrastructure related security risks and incidents.
- Cost Optimization & Infrastructure Efficiency
o Design AWS infrastructure with cost transparency and optimization in mind.
o Support FinOps practices including tagging, cost allocation, and usage optimization.
o Advise on infrastructure level cost mechanisms such as Savings Plans and architectural trade offs.
o Partner with Cloud Financial Management to continuously improve infrastructure efficiency.
- Enablement, Advisory & Collaboration
o Act as AWS infrastructure advisor for application, DevOps, and operations teams.
o Support cloud adoption and modernization initiatives with infrastructure expertise.
o Collaborate closely with:
o Application Architects
o Cloud Security
o Cloud Operations
o External partners and system integrators
o Maintain high quality architecture documentation and decision records.
Your Qualifications
Professional Experience
10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and/or cloud architecture. Proven experience designing and operating enterprise scale AWS environments. Experience working in regulated or security sensitive enterprise environments. Experience in global or multi team IT organization is preferred Fluency in English - spoken and written, additional languages is an advantage
Technical Skills
Deep knowledge of AWS infrastructure services, including:
o VPC, EC2, ECS/EKS, S3
o Database management
o IAM, Organizations, CloudTrail, CloudWatch
Strong understanding of:
o Network architecture and connectivity
o Identity and access management
o High availability and disaster recovery patterns
Experience with Infrastructure as Code. Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD concepts in cloud environments.
Key Competencies
Strong analytical and architectural thinking Structured, standards driven approach Clear communication with both technical and non technical stakeholders Ability to work across global, cross functional teams Ownership mindset and high quality orientation
Our offer
Flexibility Benefits Development Fitness Security
Flexibility: Flexible and trust-based working hours, 30 vacation days + option for additional vacation days, mobile working, individual part-time models and programs for extended periods of absence
Benefits: Attractive salary, share in Advantest´s success through our exceptionally appealing bonus program as well as numerous subsidies, discounts and offerings (e.g. bike leasing)
Development: Structured onboarding programs and mentoring, development discussions, technical and soft skill trainings, language courses and knowledge sessions
Fitness: Ergonomic working environment, sports and fitness options and events (e.g. Global Challenge) as well as health days
Security: Attractive company pension scheme, comprehensive insurance coverage and support in emergency situations
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Contact
If you have any questions, Ann-Kathrin Rupp will be happy to answer them.
AdvantestAnn-Kathrin RuppBöblingen+49 (0) 7031.204.8022.
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