Defense Cloud Solutions Architect

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services, Inc. is seeking a Solutions Architect to lead technical engagements for the War Department, shaping architectures and driving cloud adoption using AWS services such as DynamoDB, S3, EC2 and CloudFront. You will work with customers, SI partners, and internal teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes consultative engagement, architectural design, and staying current with cloud trends while advancing defense-focused cloud capabilities.

Qualifications

• Executive speaking and white-board presentation skills.
• Cloud computing, development/deployment experience; containerization and networking.
• Security considerations in customer applications and services.
• RFP/Acquisition support; technical architecture and cost analysis.
• Advisory/Consulting experience with War Department customers.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical engagement and success for implementation projects.
• Define architectures and respond to RFPs; develop AWS tech expertise.
• Act as SME on security for customer applications and services.
• Share best-practice knowledge within the AWS solution architect community.
• Collaborate with sales, customers, and partners to drive initiatives.

Skills

Executive Speaking Skills

Cloud computing

Containerization

Networking

Generative AI

Security

Advisory/Consulting experience

Job description

Amazon Web Services, Inc. is seeking a Solutions Architect to lead technical engagements for the War Department, shaping architectures and driving cloud adoption using AWS services such as DynamoDB, S3, EC2 and CloudFront. You will work with customers, SI partners, and internal teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes consultative engagement, architectural design, and staying current with cloud trends while advancing defense-focused cloud capabilities.