Solutions Architect, Wwps Sa

Solutions Architect, WWPS SA - State & Local Government -WestJob ID: | Amazon Web Services, Inc.Application deadline: Dec 24, ****Do you like helping customers 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 groups understand application architectures and integration approaches, and the consultative and leadership skills to launch a project on a trajectory to success?Are you familiar with security best practices for applications, servers, and networks?Do you want to be part of the business development team helping to establish Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a leading technology platform?Would you like to be part of a sales group, but have your opinion valued as a technical resource as part of planning and strategies?Amazon Web Services is looking for a highly motivated Solutions Architect to help accelerate our growing State and Local Government business as part of the World Wide Public Sector practice.As a Solutions Architect within AWS, you will have the opportunity to help shape and deliver on a strategy to build broad use of Amazon's utility computing web services (e.g., AWS EC2, AWS S3, AWS RDS, and AWS CloudFront) directly with customers and our ecosystem of system integrators and solution providers.Your broad responsibilities will include owning the technical engagement and ultimate success around specific implementation projects; defining implementation architectures, responding to RFPs, 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 as it relates to customer applications and services.As a Solutions Architect on our team, you will provide exceptional technical design thought leadership to our customers while working with a world class sales and business development team.You will lead efforts to capture and share best-practice knowledge among the AWS solution architect community.You will gain 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.This position specifically is for State & Local Government in West, based out Denver, Colorado.ResponsibilitiesKey responsibilities include:Own the technical engagement and ultimate success around specific implementation projects.Define implementation architectures and respond to RFPs.Develop deep expertise in AWS technologies and broad know-how around application and service construction on the AWS platform.Serve as a subject matter expert on security for customer applications and services.Lead efforts to capture and share best-practice knowledge with the AWS solution architect community.This position specifically is for State & Local Government in West, based out Denver, Colorado.We are looking for someone who is passionate about the following:Helping our customers design and create cloud computing architectures.Working with a culture of "Work hard. Have fun. Make history."Taking pride in a strong value proposition to customers.Engaging in deep-dive technical discussions around design and maintaining a current pulse on industry trends.With experience in the following key areas:Technical presentation experience – whiteboard, small and large group presentations.Technical – web services development/deployment experience, cloud computing.Operational – website/services operations, management, and security.Ability to travel 30%.Experience with higher education industry (preferred).Preferred Experience/SkillsIntermediate/advanced knowledge of AWS services.Prior experience in a technical role within a sales organization.Prior experience in state or local government.Understanding of infrastructure and security requirements such as HIPAA, CJIS, etc.Demonstrated experience leading or developing high-quality, enterprise-scale software products using a structured system development lifecycle.Basic Qualifications2+ years of design, implementation, or consulting experience in applications and infrastructures.4+ years of specific technology domain experience (e.g., software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics).5+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting experience in the software or Internet industries.Preferred QualificationsExperience working within software development or Internet-related industries.Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud.Experience working with AWS technologies from a dev/ops perspective.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 for more information.The base salary range for this position is listed below.For salaried roles your Amazon package will include listed 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, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.Learn more about our benefits atColorado $131,300 – $177,600 annuallyPosted:December 22, **** (Updated about 10 hours ago)A day in the lifeInclusive Team Culture: We embrace differences and commit to a culture of inclusion with employee-led affinity groups and global learning experiences.Work/Life Balance: Flexible schedule to support productive and well-balanced personal and professional life.Mentorship & Career Growth: Dedicated to supporting new members with diverse levels and fostering knowledge sharing and mentorship.#J-*****-Ljbffr