Solution Architect-WWPS-Army, US Army

Overview

Do you like helping the U.S. Army implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve technical problems? Would you like to do this using the latest cloud computing technologies? Do you have a knack for helping groups understand application architectures and integration approaches, and the consultative skills to launch a project on a trajectory to success?

Come join our team as a Solutions Architect and help accelerate Amazon Web Services’ U.S. Department of Defense business as part of the World Wide Public Sector practice. This is an opportunity to join AWS’s innovative technical teams and develop skills within one of the most progressive technology companies.

• Own the technical engagement and success around specific implementation projects for Defense customers.
• Define implementation architectures, respond to RFPs, and develop deep expertise in AWS technologies and how applications/services are constructed on the AWS platform.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on security as it relates to customer applications and services.
• Provide thoughtful technical design and sensitivity to customer needs in Defense markets, collaborating with a sales and business development team.
• Lead efforts to capture and share best-practice knowledge within the AWS solution architect community.
• Collaborate with customers, ecosystem system integrators, and solution providers to build broad use of AWS services.

You will work with Army customers at various locations in the U.S. and overseas, listening to requirements, analyzing potential solutions, and helping customers achieve their cloud goals.

• 8+ years of experience in technology domains such as software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics.
• 3+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures.
• 10+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in software or Internet industries.

• 5+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience.
• Experience working with end user or developer communities.
• Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive stakeholders.
• Experience architecting infrastructure solutions on Linux/Unix and Windows, including server, load balancing, HA/DR, and storage architectures.
• Executive speaking and presentation skills; ability to present in whiteboard, small and large group settings.
• Technical experience in Web Services development/deployment, cloud computing.
• Operational experience with websites/services operations, management, and security.
• Economic and business experience including RFP/acquisition support, technical architecture, market trends, and cost-benefit analysis.
• Advisory/Consulting experience with Defense Department customers.

This position requires that the candidate be a U.S. citizen and possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. Travel up to 35% within the U.S. and overseas may be required.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you require a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application process, please visit the AWS accommodations page for more information. The compensation range is provided for market context and may vary by location and experience.