Cloud Solutions Architect

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Are you an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect with a passion for helping customers build scalable cloud solutions, providing technical leadership and driving business value? If so, this job is for you!

Glad you asked! Opti9 is a trusted cloud solutions provider committed to delivering industry-leading, tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of businesses across a wide range of industries. We are a premier Veeam partner, as well as an AWS Premier Consulting Partner and Certified Solution Provider. Our expertise includes managed cloud, backup and replication, disaster recovery, security, and Microsoft 365 solutions.

In the public cloud space, we specialize in migration, optimization, transformation, and cloud-first application consulting.

A fun, casual, and collaborative culture that embraces fresh ideas, innovation, and a strong customer-first mindset. At Opti9, we work hard, support each other, and never shy away from a challenge. We believe in balancing results with a positive team spirit—and we’re always on the lookout for authentic, accountable individuals who are ready to grow with us and make an impact.

As a Cloud Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in supporting revenue-generating activities by providing solution architecture, service design, and delivery within the public cloud services team. This position requires strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with customers, internal teams, and external partners.

• Ensure success in building and migrating customer applications, infrastructure, software, and services to the cloud
• Design scalable, resilient, and cost-optimized cloud architectures tailored to customer needs
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure successful deployment and implementation of cloud solutions
• Educate customers on the value of cloud services, lead complex architectural discussions, and advocate for cloud adoption
• Conduct workshops and knowledge transfer sessions to help customers understand the business value of cloud services
• Develop deep relationships with senior technical stakeholders within customer organizations to promote best practices and cloud advocacy
• Build proposals and SOWs for accounts team and present them to customers
• Stay updated on the latest industry trends, cloud technologies, and AWS advancements
• Recommend innovative solutions to simplify deployments, enhance performance, and optimize costs
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes, tools, and methodologies related to cloud service delivery
• Design compliant and secure cloud solutions aligned with industry standards and customer requirements
• Ensure that all solutions meet or exceed security and compliance benchmarks
• Work closely with sales, engineering, and delivery teams to ensure alignment on project goals and customer expectations
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the development of the public cloud services team’s capabilities

• Proven experience as a Cloud Solution Architect, Cloud Engineer, or a similar role
• Extensive knowledge of AWS services, tools, and best practices. Professional or Specialty level AWS certification(s) such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Certified Security - Specialty or similar are highly desirable
• Strong understanding of cloud security, compliance, and governance frameworks
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts in a clear and business-focused manner
• Ability to lead discussions and influence technical and business stakeholders
• Hands‑on experience with designing and implementing complex cloud-based solutions, preferably on AWS
• Familiarity with Dev Ops/Dev Sec Ops  practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, or Cloud Formation or CDK is a plus

• 2+ years of experience in a solutions architecture, technical presales or cloud consulting role in AWS
• 5+ years of experience in…