Sr Solutions Architect - AWS WWPS DoW, US Air Force Solutions Architecture

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

RSUs

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amazon Web Services, Inc. seeks a Solutions Architect to drive strategic cloud engagements for U.S. Defense Department customers. You will own architecture, design, and delivery of AWS-based solutions, collaborating with system integrators and defense teams to deliver high-impact POCs and secure deployments.

You will leverage AWS services and AI capabilities to shape architectures, mentor peers, and ensure successful project outcomes within a fast-paced, security-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in tech domains such as cloud, security, or networks.
• 3+ years design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures.
• Active Top Secret government security clearance.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical engagement and project success.
• Define implementation architectures and AWS integration strategies.
• Lead knowledge sharing within the AWS SA community.
• Collaborate with defense customers and partners.

Skills

8+ years experience in tech domains

3+ years design/implementation/consult

Security clearance Top Secret

US Citizenship

Education

Associates degree or higher

CASP/CCSP/Cloud+ certification

Tools

AWS services (Bedrock/SageMaker/S3/EC2/Lambda)

Job description

Do you like helping U.S. Department of Defense organizations implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve technical problems? Would you like to do this using the latest cloud computing technologies? Do you have a knack for helping these groups understand application architectures and integration approaches, and do you have the consultative skills to launch a project on a trajectory to success?

Come join our team as a Solutions Architect (SA) and help us accelerate our growing U.S. Defense Department business as part of the World Wide Public Sector practice. This SA will join a team that supports US Air Force and other Department of War customers. This is an excellent opportunity to join Amazon’s truly innovative technical teams, while also developing your skills and furthering your career within one of the most innovative and progressive technology companies anywhere.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to help shape and deliver on a strategy to build broad use of Amazon Web Services (e.g., Amazon Bedrock, Amazon SageMaker, Amazon S3, Amazon EC2, and AWS Lambda) directly with customers and our ecosystem of system integrators and solution providers. You will leverage generative AI to solve customer challenges and deliver POCs in their environments. Your broad responsibilities will include: owning the technical engagement and ultimate success around specific implementation projects; defining implementation architectures, developing a deep expertise in the AWS technologies as well as broad know-how around how applications and services are constructed using the AWS platform; and being a subject matter expert on security and other technologies as it relates to customer applications and services.

You will provide thoughtful technical design and offer sensitivity to our customer needs in the Defense markets for cloud computing working with a truly innovative sales and business development team. You will lead efforts to capture and share best-practice knowledge amongst the AWS solution architect community. You will have the opportunity to learn from, collaborate with, and educate some of the brightest technical minds in the industry today across the breadth of enterprise architecture.

You should apply to this role if you are passionate about:

• Creating, building, educating, training and designing cloud computing architectures, especially if it’s for Defense Department customers.
• Getting hands on to experiment, build, and demonstrate technology solutions leveraging the latest AI technologies to expedite delivery and quality.
• Deep-dive technical discussions around design and the curiosity to keep your technical skills current while maintaining a pulse on industry trends
• Our company credo: “Work hard. Have fun. Make history.” It’s critical to love what you do and take pride in your value proposition to our customers.

Experience in the following key areas are helpful

• Executive Speaking and Presentation Skills – White board, small and large group presentations
• Technical – Experience with AI/GenAI, software development, web applications services development/deployment, DevOps/DevSecOps, cloud computing, data and database architectures and analytics, or networking
• Operational – Web site/services operations, management, and security
• Economic and business – RFP/Acquisition support; technical architecture; understanding market trends; cost benefit analysis
• Advisory/Consulting experience with Defense Department customers

Amazon aims to be the most customer centric company on earth. Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud that powers critical applications for hundreds of thousands of businesses in 190 countries around the world.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and currently possess and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance.

About the team

About AWS

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience
• 3+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience
• Associate's degree or above, or CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner) or CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) or Cloud+ or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience
• Experience working with end user or developer communities

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Base salary range

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Arlington - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Herndon - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually

Company - Amazon Web Services, Inc.