Principal ProServe Cloud Architect

The Amazon Web Services Professional Services (ProServe) team is seeking an experienced ProServe Cloud Architect (PCA) to join our team at Amazon Web Services (AWS). The PCA works closely with customers to understand their technical requirements and business objectives, designing and implementing tailored cloud solutions. You will be a key player in the sales process, providing technical expertise and guidance throughout the customer's cloud journey.In this role, you will create and lead the solution design to address customer business outcomes (CBO). Operating as the conduit between ProServe Account Executives and our Delivery Teams, you will ensure proposed solutions are realistic, achievable, and optimize ProServe and/or our partners to maximize CBOs. As a PCA you are a trusted advisor to our customers, providing guidance on industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovative solutions to address customer challenges. As a technical SME, you will share knowledge within the organization, through mentoring, training, and creation of reusable artifacts and process improvements.Your experience in designing technical solutions within the technology/consulting sector will equip you with the ability to architect complex, scalable, and secure solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of each customer, translating technical concepts into business value. Success as a PCA will be linked to impacting the signing of SOWs and the successful implementation of solutions which achieve CBOs while exceeding customer satisfaction expectations.Key Job ResponsibilitiesDesign complex, scalable, and secure AWS solutions, estimates, and proposals to deliver customer business outcomes (CBOs)Provide technical guidance and best practices during the sales and implementation phasesCollaborate with Account Executives and Shared Delivery Teams to ensure proposed solutions are realistic and achievableAct as a trusted advisor to customers on industry trends and emerging technologiesShare knowledge within the organization through mentoring, training, and creating reusable artifactsBasic QualificationsExperience managing and delivering large-scale enterprise IT projectsExperience with IT compliance and risk management requirements (e.g., security, privacy, SOX, HIPAA)Experience with software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile/iterative methodologiesPreferred QualificationsDegree in advanced technology, or AWS Professional level certificationKnowledge of compliance and security standards across the enterprise IT landscapeKnowledge of AWS services including compute, storage, networking, security, databases, machine learning, and serverless technologiesKnowledge of security and compliance standards including HIPAA and GDPRExperience implementing AWS services in a variety of distributed computing environmentsExperience managing executive customer relationships and key business stakeholdersExperience with enterprise architecture frameworks (like TOGAF, Zachman) and identifying the relationships between business services, information, applications and global infrastructure assetsExperience in performance optimization and cost management for cloud environmentsAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgement, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Job ID: A3207153 #J-18808-Ljbffr