Defense Cloud Architect: AWS, GenAI & Security

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

RSUs

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amazon Web Services, Inc. seeks a Solutions Architect to drive strategic cloud engagements for U.S. Defense Department customers. You will own architecture, design, and delivery of AWS-based solutions, collaborating with system integrators and defense teams to deliver high-impact POCs and secure deployments.

You will leverage AWS services and AI capabilities to shape architectures, mentor peers, and ensure successful project outcomes within a fast-paced, security-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in tech domains such as cloud, security, or networks.
• 3+ years design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures.
• Active Top Secret government security clearance.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical engagement and project success.
• Define implementation architectures and AWS integration strategies.
• Lead knowledge sharing within the AWS SA community.
• Collaborate with defense customers and partners.

Skills

8+ years experience in tech domains

3+ years design/implementation/consult

Security clearance Top Secret

US Citizenship

Education

Associates degree or higher

CASP/CCSP/Cloud+ certification

Tools

AWS services (Bedrock/SageMaker/S3/EC2/Lambda)

Job description

Amazon Web Services, Inc. seeks a Solutions Architect to drive strategic cloud engagements for U.S. Defense Department customers. You will own architecture, design, and delivery of AWS-based solutions, collaborating with system integrators and defense teams to deliver high-impact POCs and secure deployments.

You will leverage AWS services and AI capabilities to shape architectures, mentor peers, and ensure successful project outcomes within a fast-paced, security-focused environment.