Public Sector Cloud Solutions Architect

Amazon Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services, Inc. seeks a Sr. Solutions Architect to guide State and Local Government and Higher Education customers through cloud modernization in the Maryland region.

You will act as a trusted technical advisor, translating complex challenges into actionable AWS solutions while engaging executives and technical teams. You will lead workshops, cloud migration strategies, and proof-of-concept projects, delivering high-impact outcomes for government agencies and universities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of technology experience in areas such as software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics.
• 3+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures.
• 7+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in software or Internet industries.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver cloud architecture solutions for State and Local Government and Higher Education customers with security, scalability, and performance in mind.
• Lead architecture reviews, workshops, and proof-of-concept projects to demonstrate innovative cloud solutions.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor by understanding customer needs and translating them into requirements.
• Collaborate with account teams, professional services, and AWS engineering to scope engagements with clear objectives and timely value delivery.
• Educate customers and internal teams by delivering technical content and best practices, capturing knowledge for the wider community.

Skills

Cloud computing

Software development

Systems engineering

Tools

Linux/Unix

Windows servers

Job description

Amazon Web Services, Inc. seeks a Sr. Solutions Architect to guide State and Local Government and Higher Education customers through cloud modernization in the Maryland region.

You will act as a trusted technical advisor, translating complex challenges into actionable AWS solutions while engaging executives and technical teams. You will lead workshops, cloud migration strategies, and proof-of-concept projects, delivering high-impact outcomes for government agencies and universities.