Description Amazon Web Services is seeking a Solutions Architect to support our US Government customers in the Annapolis Junction/DC Metro area (relocation assistance available). Do you like helping U.S. Intelligence Community agencies 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 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? At Amazon, we've been investing deeply in building the right solutions that allow you to derive the most value from your storage infrastructure. AWS is looking for a solutions architect for our Storage team, who will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) helping customers to design complex solutions. As part of the team, you will work closely with National Security customers to enable large-scale use cases and drive the adoption of advanced AWS services. You will interact with other Solution Architects in the field, providing guidance on their customer engagements, and you will develop white papers, blogs, reference implementations, and presentations to enable customers to fully leverage AWS. Our Specialist Solutions Architects are regarded as technical “thought leaders” within the Intelligence Community who evangelize emerging technologies not only on a conceptual level, but also on a practical, architectural level. Our SA’s play a critical role in the widespread adoption and advancement of cloud computing capabilities within the Intelligence Community. They think outside of the box to deliver results and provide solutions that are cost-effective, mission-focused, and secure. On our team, you will work backwards from our customers to develop AWS storage solutions and migrate complex workloads to the AWS cloud. This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. The position further requires the candidate to opt into a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work. Key job responsibilities • Be a subject matter expert on AWS storage services for our Account teams and customers. • Represent the voice of the customer; bring customer feedback to product teams to influence feature development and future product roadmap. • Provide advanced technical knowledge to unblock our customers’ largest and most critical business challenges. • You will have the technical depth and business experience to deploy storage and data strategies • Act as a thought leader sharing best practices through forums such as AWS blogs, whitepapers, reference architectures and public-speaking events such as AWS Summit, AWS re: Invent, etc. • Partner with Sales Specialist teams to define the technical components of best in class GTM concepts, solutions, and initiatives. • Develop and support an AWS internal community of technical subject matter experts worldwide. • Create field enablement materials for the broader SA population, to help them understand how to integrate Amazon Web Services solutions into customer architectures. About the team Work/Life Balance Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives. Mentor-ship & Career Growth Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentor ship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded Evaluator and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future. 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. Utility Computing (UC) AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (IoT), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services. 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Diverse Experiences Amazon 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. Basic Qualifications - 3+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience - 3+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience - Bachelor's degree, or CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner) or CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) or Cloud+ or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional) - 3+ years of on-prem and cloud storage experience - Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph Preferred Qualifications - Experience in technology/software sales, pre-sales, or consulting - Experience working with enterprise scale storage systems - Experience with Block, Object, and File Storage Technologies - Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud - Familiarity with common enterprise services - Presentation skills with a high degree of comfort speaking with executives, IT Management, and developers. - Strong written communication skills - AWS Solution Architecture certification or relevant cloud expertise - Computer Science /relevant degree and/or experience highly desired Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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