[Remote] Solution Architect-WWPS-Army, US Army

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Solution Architect to help implement innovative cloud computing solutions for the U.S. Army. The role involves engaging with Army customers, defining implementation architectures, and being a subject matter expert on security and AWS technologies. Responsibilities • 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 • Being a subject matter expert on security as it relates to customer applications and services • Providing 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 • Leading efforts to capture and share best-practice knowledge amongst the AWS solution architect community • Listening to customer requirements • Analyzing and determining potential solutions • Assisting Army customers to achieve their cloud goals Skills • 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 • 10+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience • Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Secret or above • Must be willing to travel within the US and Overseas 35% • This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and currently possess and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance. • 5+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience • Experience working with end user or developer communities • Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients • Experience architecting infrastructure solutions using both Linux/Unix and Windows with specific recommendations on server, load balancing, HA/DR, & storage architectures • Executive Speaking and Presentation Skills White board, small and large group presentations • Technical – Web Services development/deployment experience, cloud computing • 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 Benefits • Equity • Sign-on payments • Medical • Financial • Other benefits Company Overview • Launched in 2006, Amazon Web Services (AWS) began exposing key infrastructure services to businesses in the form of web services -- now widely known as cloud computing. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://aws.amazon.com.