Greenfield Public Sector Cloud Architect

Amazon Inc.

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 98,000 - 160,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Amazon Web Services, Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Solutions Architect to help US public sector customers accelerate their cloud journey. You will discover opportunities, design foundational cloud architectures, and build trusted relationships to drive AWS adoption.

The role emphasizes proactive engagement, collaboration with Account Executives, and development of repeatable, scalable solutions across territories. Strong technical leadership and hands-on design are key.

Qualifications

2+ years of IT experience.
Experience with two or more of the following: networking fundamentals, security, storage or databases (relational or NoSQL), operating systems (Unix, Linux, or Windows).
Experience with design/implementation/consulting of distributed systems, algorithms, and relational databases.
Experience with one of the following programming languages: Python, Ruby, Node.js, C#, or C++.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical point of contact for new-to-cloud public sector customers in the United States, guiding them from first workload to production.
Partner with Account Executives on territory planning, account prioritization, and customer engagement strategies.
Conduct technical discovery sessions to understand customer pain points and recommend AWS-based solutions.
Design and present foundational cloud architectures aligned with customer business outcomes and US public sector requirements.
Build repeatable plays and enablement assets for common customer scenarios (cost optimization, compliance, legacy migration).
Evangelize AWS technology through workshops, proof-of-concept engagements, and technical content.