Staff AWS Solution Architecture Consultant

Ippon Technologies SAS; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

PTO & parental leave

Flexible schedules

Career growth

Job summary

Ippon Technologies SAS is seeking a seasoned Cloud Architect to lead technical discovery, design cloud-native solutions, and guide clients through migration and modernization across AWS and Azure.

You will drive pre-sales activities, shape AI-enabled cloud architectures, and mentor teams while aligning with client business goals, security, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of cloud engineering/architecture experience with migrations, modernization, and enterprise cloud strategy.
• 5+ years of consulting experience translating technical solutions into business value.
• 5+ years of AWS expertise with MAP, landing zones, security, networking, and IaC (Terraform/Ansible).

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discovery, assessments, and solution architecture for cloud migration and modernization across AWS and Azure.
• Translate client business needs into scalable technical strategies, solution designs, and Statements of Work for pre-sales.
• Mentor consultants and engineers through architecture reviews and best-practice guidance.
• Promote AWS best practices in architecture, security, and deployment; document architectures and recommendations.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AWS MAP

Leadership

Pre-sales

GenAI

Cloud security

Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Cloud Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture & Technical Strategy

• Provide deep expertise in AWS MAP programs, migration frameworks, and modernization pathways including rehost, replatform, and refactor strategies
• Architect and design cloud-native solutions that optimize performance, cost, and security while ensuring alignment with clients' strategic goals and product roadmap, with strong emphasis on networking, IAM, governance, resiliency, and compliance
• Evaluate and recommend the most effective AWS cloud solutions and AI technologies for each project, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-efficiency
• Identify and mitigate potential architectural and technological risks in cloud deployments, ensuring the implementation of secure, resilient, and scalable solutions
• Serve as a senior technical advisor for Bedrock, GenAI, and cloud-native innovation opportunities, helping clients evaluate practical enterprise AI adoption
• Promote AWS best practices and standards in architecture, security, and deployment
• Document architectures, assessments, and recommendations in detailed, actionable reports that provide clear, business-aligned strategies for cloud adoption and AI integration
• Help shape Ippon’s cloud and AI go-to-market strategy by identifying repeatable offerings, accelerators, and strategic partnership opportunities

Client Engagement & Solution Consulting

• Lead technical discovery, assessments, and solution architecture for cloud migration and modernization opportunities across AWS and Azure environments
• Support pre-sales engagements by translating client business needs into scalable technical strategies, solution designs, and Statements of Work
• Support clients in developing cloud architecture strategies centered on AWS, aligning these solutions with clients' business objectives to drive innovation, scalability, and efficiency
• Support clients in developing migration and modernization journeys, leveraging AWS programs like MAP, the Well-Architected Framework, or Immersion Days
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to understand their business challenges and objectives, ensuring that solutions are tailored to address real business needs while leveraging cutting-edge AWS services

Thought Leadership & Team Development

• Stay ahead of industry trends in the AWS portfolio, complementary ISVs, and cloud computing, driving innovation by sharing knowledge with clients and internal teams
• Be a visible thought leader by authoring blogs, presenting at industry conferences, and leading internal and external knowledge-sharing initiatives
• Collaborate across teams to enhance and expand the organization’s cloud architecture capabilities
• Mentor consultants and engineers through technical leadership, architecture reviews, and best practice guidance

Competencies We Are Looking For:

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of cloud engineering, or architecture experience with emphasis on migrations, modernization, and enterprise cloud strategy
• 5+ years of consulting experience with the ability to translate technical solutions into business value for diverse stakeholders
• 5+ years of expertise in AWS (required) with AWS MAP, landing zones, security, networking, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Ansible)
• 5+ years of team leadership experience, including mentoring and coaching, leading solution design, and leading delivery of complex cloud projects
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex cloud and AI solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus seamlessly across tasks and projects
• Ability to travel occasionally for client meetings or industry events
• AWS Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent advanced certification preferred or expected
• Demonstrated experience supporting technical pre-sales, solution shaping, and enterprise consulting engagements
• Experience with Amazon Bedrock, GenAI architecture patterns, or enterprise AI/ML modernization initiatives
• Deep knowledge of cloud security, IAM, governance, resiliency, and compliance frameworks
• Strong scripting and automation experience (Python, Bash, or similar)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cloud Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Experience in AI-driven cloud solutions and applying AI/ML technologies to enhance cloud architectures
• Proven expertise in AWS services and partner programs
• Experience with AWS data pipeline/ETL tools and integration with Snowflake
• Consulting experience in regulated industries such as Financial Services, Healthcare, or Public Sector

What we offer:

• Great salary and benefits - Health (HDHP & PPO Plans), dental, and vision insurance, HSA, EAP, as well as a 401k with company match
• Work/life balance - Ippon offers generous PTO, parental leave and medical leaves, and flexible schedules
• A fun, creative, and healthy work environment, focused on teamwork, knowledge-sharing, and exceptional delivery
• Opportunities to expand your portfolio and work with different companies and industries
• Career growth, up-skilling, cross training and leadership opportunities

$150,000 - $170,000 a year