Principal Solutions Architect, National Security Solutions Architecture Team

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, pioneering cloud computing and continuously innovating.
$164,500 - $284,300
Cloud
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
12+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity

Description For Principal Solutions Architect, National Security Solutions Architecture Team

Amazon Web Services is seeking a Solutions Architect to support US Government customers in the Northern Virginia \ DC Metro area (relocation assistance available). The ideal candidate will help Intelligence Community agencies implement innovative cloud computing solutions, solve technical problems, and understand application architectures and integration approaches.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Partner with customers, AWS Sales, and other AWS teams to craft scalable cloud architectures
  • Drive revenue growth across a broad set of customers
  • Help organizations understand best practices around advanced cloud-based solutions
  • Shape and execute strategy to build mindshare and broad use of AWS within the Intelligence Community
  • Conduct training sessions and contribute to AWS customer-facing publications
  • Act as a technical liaison between customers, service engineering teams, and support

The role requires:

  • 12+ years of experience in specific technology domains
  • Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience developing technology solutions and evangelizing end-to-end technology roadmaps
  • Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or relevant certifications, 5+ years in a technical leadership role, and experience with cloud architecture, infrastructure solutions, and federal government security requirements.

AWS values diverse experiences and fosters an inclusive team culture. The company offers mentorship, career growth opportunities, and strives for work-life harmony.

Base pay ranges from $164,500/year to $284,300/year, depending on the geographic market, with additional compensation and benefits available.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Principal Solutions Architect, National Security Solutions Architecture Team

  • Partner with customers and AWS teams to craft scalable cloud architectures
  • Drive revenue growth across customers
  • Educate customers on AWS value proposition and best practices
  • Conduct training sessions and contribute to AWS publications
  • Build relationships with technical individuals within customer organizations
  • Act as a technical liaison between customers, service engineering teams, and support

Requirements For Principal Solutions Architect, National Security Solutions Architecture Team

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  • 12+ years of experience in technology domains (e.g., software development, cloud computing, systems engineering)
  • Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience developing technology solutions and evangelizing end-to-end technology roadmaps
  • Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree or relevant certifications (preferred)
  • 5+ years in a technical leadership role (preferred)
  • Experience with cloud architecture and infrastructure solutions (preferred)
  • Understanding of Federal Government security requirements (preferred)

Benefits For Principal Solutions Architect, National Security Solutions Architecture Team

Relocation Benefits
Medical Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Relocation assistance
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Mentorship
  • Work-life harmony

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