Principal Consulting AWS Architect

CDW group; United States; Remote; USD 156,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

CDW seeks a Principal AWS Consultant to drive design and engineering for AWS projects, acting as a technical thought leader and delivery strategist. You will align delivery teams with best practices, contribute to upskilling staff, and shape engagement strategies across global customers.

Responsibilities include overseeing multi-project solutions, coordinating with other CDW groups, mentoring engineers, and leading workshops on emerging technologies in Public Cloud.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years IT Infrastructure experience, including at least 3 years in large enterprise consulting; or 14+ years IT Infra experience with 3+ years in large enterprise consulting.
• Subject-matter expert, able to lead architecture design and develop IT services offerings.
• Proven ability to maintain client relationships as a trusted advisor and mentor engineers for project design.
• Experience with public cloud platforms and multi-platform solutions; strong automation and IaC knowledge.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes architecture, networking concepts, and container runtimes.

Responsibilities

• Lead professional services delivery for CDW customers globally on major Public Cloud platforms.
• Provide oversight of technical solutions across multiple projects to ensure synergy and visibility.
• Collaborate with CDW consulting groups for cohesive solution approaches bridging sales and delivery.
• Standardize technical approaches and mentor engineers and architects.
• Assist with SOW reviews, candidate interviews, and growth plans for engineering staff.
• Lead deployment engineering on workloads for major cloud vendors and deliver workshops.

Skills

AWS

DevOps

Terraform

CloudFormation

CI/CD

Docker/Kubernetes

Automation

AI/ML basics

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Description

Job Description

The Principal AWS Consultant engages with clients and internal teams to provide design and engineering activities for AWS projects and solutions. This role is expected to be a thought leader in the areas of technical solutions provided for ourcustomer. The Principal Consultant is also responsible for working withManagement to align delivery teamsonbest practices and upskillingarchitecture andengineering resources.

Whatyouwilldo

• Professional services delivery for CDW customers globally on major Public Cloud platform
• Aggregate oversight of technical solutions across multiple projects to ensuresynergyin our approach and broad visibility to the solutions delivery team
• Works closely withother CDW consultinggroupsfor cohesive technical solution approaches focusing on bridging the gap between sales and delivery
• Focuses on technical standardization and opinionated approaches for client solutions
• Assistsmanagementwith technical growth plans for engineers and architects
• Assists with SOW reviews and approval as needed.
• Assistswith technical screening for new candidate interviews
• Lead technical deployment engineering with customers on workload design on major public cloud vendors.
• Provide workshops and training events for customers and industry leaders on emerging technologies in Public Cloud
• Training and Mentoring Engineersand Architectsto take on Cloud and DevOps projects
• ProvidingEngineering Services for AWS, coordinating engagement strategies, and qualifying technical resource augments
• Proficiency in automation tools and technologies relevant to IT operations, such as configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef), continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD), infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation), and containerization platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Deep understanding of AI and machine learning algorithms, including supervised learning, unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, deep learning, and natural language processing (NLP)
• Continuous learning and staying updated with the latest advancements, research papers, and breakthroughs in AI and related fields.
• Oversee team projects to ensure delivery excellence and act as an escalation point.
• Ability to analyze complex systems, workflows, and dependencies to design effective automation solutions that address business needs and requirements.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps principles and practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, infrastructure as code, and automated testing.
• Experience in implementing DevOps workflows and pipelines to automate software development, testing, deployment, and operations processes.
• Performing Billable work at other DV clients (Consulting Engagements)
• SupportPresalesarchitectson large deals tovalidateconsultingestimates as well as provide neededexpertisefor Cloud/DevOps projects
• Meet Training and certification requirements for selected Vendors (AWS,Hashicorp, Docker, CKA, etc.)
• Helpdevelop and mature our CloudSolutionspractice areas in response to client needs and market demand.

What we expectofyou

• Bachelor'sDegree and10+years of IT Infrastructure experience, including at least 3 yearsinlarge enterprise consulting.Or,14+yearsof IT Infrastructure experience, including at least 3 years in large enterprise consulting
• The candidate shoulddemonstrateleadership andprovideexpert advice on technical matters and architecture design. They should bea subjectmatter expert,stayingupdated with the latest technology trends, andhave the ability todevelop IT services offerings.
• Proven abilitytomaintainclient relationships asa trusted advisorand mentorengineersfor project design and coordination. Excellent communication skills arerequired, with experience in makingtechnologyrecommendations.
• Historyofbuildingconstructive relationships at all organizational levels and the ability to research complex technology solutions and present them to clients.Should remain calm and productive in situations of change, ambiguity, and risk.
• Abilityto multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment is essential. The candidate shouldanticipatefuture trends and create strategies that add value.
• Willingnessto travel to other CDW locations or client sites.
• Demonstrated knowledge of public cloud platforms, aware of multi-platform solutions and capabilities
• Expertisein automation and infrastructure ascode. Deepunderstanding of Kubernetes architecture, including master and worker nodes, API server,etcd,kubelet,kube-proxy, and container runtimes.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes networking concepts, including service discovery, load balancing, network policies, and container networking interfaces (CNI).

Pay range: $156,000 - $240,800 depending on experience and skill set

Annual bonus target of 10% subject to terms and conditions of plan

Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/

Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials

CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization

We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner’s mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances—not replaces—human creativity and decision-making. You don’t need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.

Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that’s curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what’s possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.

About Us

CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what’s possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn’t just what we do—it’s how we do it. At CDW we act as one—building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win—focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward—staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That’s why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees—working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities.

As a full‑stack, full‑lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what’s next.

Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do. Together, we Make Amazing Happen.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.