Director, Solution Architecture – National Security

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 241,200 - 326,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Comprehensive benefits

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Job summary

Amazon Web Services, Inc. is seeking a transformational leader to serve as Director of Solution Architecture for national security customers.

You will own the executive technical strategy, lead an elite team of solutions architects, and bridge AWS product innovation with mission outcomes in a TS/SCI environment. The role requires engaging with government executives, shaping roadmaps, and driving cloud/AI adoption across a multi‑portfolio portfolio valued at over $1.5B in revenue targets.

Qualifications

• 15+ years IT/cloud/defense leadership experience.
• 8+ years people management experience, including managers.
• Current, active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Experience leading large technical organizations in classified environments.
• Executive engagement at government C-suite level (CIO/CTO/CDAO).
• Experience driving technical strategy for large-scale ($500M+) programs or portfolios.
• Experience with public speaking at government/industry forums in classified settings.

Responsibilities

• Sponsor strategic programs at portfolio level with executive oversight.
• Develop direct relationships with government C-suite leaders.
• Represent AWS at senior government and congressional forums.
• Drive adoption of next-generation architectures across national security customers.
• Jointly own the technical win rate and pipeline with Sales leadership.
• Lead a 40+ person cleared Solution Architecture organization.

Skills

Executive leadership

C-suite engagement

Strategic relationships

Public speaking

Cross-functional alignment

AI/GenAI knowledge

Cloud architecture

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or MBA

Job description

Amazon Web Services, Inc. is seeking a transformational leader to serve as Director of Solution Architecture for national security customers.

You will own the executive technical strategy, lead an elite team of solutions architects, and bridge AWS product innovation with mission outcomes in a TS/SCI environment. The role requires engaging with government executives, shaping roadmaps, and driving cloud/AI adoption across a multi‑portfolio portfolio valued at over $1.5B in revenue targets.