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Solutions Architect - AWS WWPS DoW, US Navy Solutions Architecture

Amazon Web Services (AWS) · Herndon, VA · 4 days ago
ConsultingFull-time

About the role

Join our team as a Solutions Architect (SA) and help accelerate our growing U.S. Defense Department business within the World Wide Public Sector practice. In this role, you will support US Navy, Marine Corps, and other Department of Defense customers by implementing innovative cloud computing solutions and solving technical problems using the latest AWS technologies. You will help these groups understand application architectures and integration approaches, leveraging generative AI to address customer challenges and deliver proof-of-concepts (POCs) in their environments.

Your responsibilities will include owning technical engagements, defining implementation architectures, developing deep expertise in AWS technologies, and serving as a subject matter expert on security and related technologies. You will collaborate with a sales and business development team to shape cloud computing strategies for Defense markets, capture and share best practices, and work alongside some of the brightest technical minds in enterprise architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Own the technical engagement and success of specific implementation projects for Defense Department customers.
  • Define implementation architectures and develop expertise in AWS technologies (e.g., Amazon Bedrock, Amazon SageMaker, Amazon S3, Amazon EC2, AWS Lambda).
  • Act as a subject matter expert on security and other technologies related to customer applications and services.
  • Provide technical design guidance and demonstrate sensitivity to customer needs in Defense markets.
  • Lead efforts to capture and share best-practice knowledge within the AWS solution architect community.
  • Experiment, build, and demonstrate technology solutions using the latest AI technologies to expedite delivery and improve quality.
  • Engage in deep-dive technical discussions around design and stay current with technical skills and industry trends.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in design, implementation, or consulting for applications and infrastructures.
  • 4+ years of experience in specific technology domain areas (e.g., software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics).
  • 3+ years of experience in infrastructure architecture, database architecture, and networking.
  • Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above.
  • US Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in technology/software sales, pre-sales, or consulting.
  • Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS technologies from a dev/ops perspective.
  • Executive speaking and presentation skills, including whiteboard and group presentations.
  • Experience with AI/GenAI, software development, web applications, DevOps/DevSecOps, data architectures, analytics, or networking.
  • Operational experience in web services management, security, and site operations.
  • Advisory or consulting experience with Defense Department customers.
  • Knowledge of RFP/acquisition support, technical architecture, market trends, and cost-benefit analysis.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, with options for supplemental life plans).
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health support.
  • Medical Advice Line and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
  • 401(k) matching.
  • Paid time off and parental leave.
  • Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).

Learn more about our benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Pay

Base salary range:

  • USA, VA, Arlington: $131,300.00 - $177,600.00 USD annually.
  • USA, VA, Herndon: $131,300.00 - $177,600.00 USD annually.

About the team

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, pioneering cloud computing and offering a robust suite of products and services trusted by businesses globally. AWS values diverse experiences and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet all preferred qualifications. The team fosters an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups, ongoing learning experiences, and events like Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences.

AWS emphasizes mentorship and career growth, providing resources to help employees develop into well-rounded professionals. The company strives to maintain work-life harmony, supporting flexibility to ensure success at work does not come at the expense of personal well-being.

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