Cloud Solutions Architect II - Public Sector (Mid-Atlantic)

Amazon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services, Education - Mid-Atlantic is seeking a Solutions Architect II to guide State and Local Government and Higher Education customers through cloud modernization. You will design scalable, secure cloud solutions and lead architecture reviews to help institutions meet their mission-critical outcomes.

Based in the DC metro area, you will collaborate with account teams and AWS engineering to scope engagements, deliver value, and mentor customers on best practices.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience.
• 2+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience.
• 4+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver cloud architecture solutions that meet infrastructure and application requirements for State and Local Government and Higher Education customers, incorporating best practices for security, scalability, and performance.
• Lead architecture reviews, technical workshops, and proof-of-concept projects that demonstrate innovative cloud solutions and help customers envision transformative possibilities for their organizations
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor by taking the time to understand each customer's unique business context, technology challenges, and long‑term goals, then translating those needs into technical requirements
• Collaborate with account teams, professional services, and AWS engineering groups to scope customer engagements with clear objectives, drive timely delivery of value, and ensure customer success throughout their cloud adoption journey
• Educate customers and internal teams by developing and delivering technical content such as presentations, workshops, and best practice guidance, while capturing and sharing knowledge that advances the broader Solutions Architecture community

Skills

Design experience

Cloud computing

IT development

Tools

AWS technologies

Job description

Amazon Web Services, Education - Mid-Atlantic is seeking a Solutions Architect II to guide State and Local Government and Higher Education customers through cloud modernization. You will design scalable, secure cloud solutions and lead architecture reviews to help institutions meet their mission-critical outcomes.

Based in the DC metro area, you will collaborate with account teams and AWS engineering to scope engagements, deliver value, and mentor customers on best practices.