Public Sector Cloud Solutions Architect II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, or,

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Web Services, Inc. in the mid-Atlantic region seeks a Solutions Architect II to act as a trusted technical advisor to State and Local Government and Higher Education customers.

You will combine strong communication, problem-solving, and learning agility to guide a diverse cloud journey. This role sits at the intersection of innovation and public service, helping government agencies, universities, and K-12 schools modernize operations, improve citizen and student experiences, and achieve

Qualifications

• 2+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures.
• 2+ years in technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience
• 4+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver cloud architecture solutions that meet infrastructure and application requirements for State and Local Government and Higher Education customers, incorporating best practices for security, scalability, and performance
• Lead architecture reviews, technical workshops, and proof-of-concept projects that demonstrate innovative cloud solutions and help customers envision transformative possibilities for their organizations
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor by taking the time to understand each customer's unique business context, technology challenges, and long-term goals, then translating those needs into technical requirements
• Collaborate with account teams, professional services, and AWS engineering groups to scope customer engagements with clear objectives, drive timely delivery of value, and ensure customer success throughout their cloud adoption journey
• Educate customers and internal teams by developing and delivering technical content such as presentations, workshops, and best practice guidance, while capturing and sharing knowledge that advances the broader Solutions Architecture community

Skills

Design & consulting

Technology domains

IT development/consulting

Job description

Amazon Web Services, Inc. in the mid-Atlantic region seeks a Solutions Architect II to act as a trusted technical advisor to State and Local Government and Higher Education customers.

You will combine strong communication, problem-solving, and learning agility to guide a diverse cloud journey. This role sits at the intersection of innovation and public service, helping government agencies, universities, and K-12 schools modernize operations, improve citizen and student experiences, and achieve