Sr. Solutions Architect, WWPS SA - Nonprofit (NPO) at AmazonWebServices

Our mission is to be the trusted advisors and thought leaders who enable Nonprofits to succeed in their missions
We earn trust by listening to our customers, prioritizing their needs, and delivering value so they can make well-informed decisions and create a better worldDo 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 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 and 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 amongst 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.Here at AWS, we embrace our differences
We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion
We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally
We have innovative benefit offerings, and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences
Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.The role will work with an assortment of NPOs to help achieve their missions using AWS services:Please apply if you are passionate about the following:• Helping Nonprofits achieve their missions• Helping our customers to design and create cloud computing architectures• Our company credo: “Work hard
Have fun
Make history.” It’s critical to love what you do and take pride in your value proposition to our customers.• Deep-dive technical discussions around design and an intellectual curiosity to always keep your technical skills current while maintaining a pulse on industry trends.With experience in the following key areas:• Technical presentation experience – White board, small and large group presentations• Technical – Web Services development/deployment experience, cloud computing• Operational – Web site/services operations, management, and security• Ability to travel 30% A day in the lifeAs a Solutions Architect, you will provide architectural and technical leadership to a portfolio of customers who are looking to leverage AWS services at scale
You will be the domain expert guiding architectural design decisions, while demonstrating customer obsession to ensure high availability and performance of the customers applications
You’ll have the opportunity to learn and be curious while evangelizing the latest innovations and best practices in infrastructure and application design
You will mentor peers and customers while growing your knowledge.About the teamWe are a dedicated team of Solution Architects working with nonprofits to amplify their mission outcomesDiverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences
Even if you do not meet all of the 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.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.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious
Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences
Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship & Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer
That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony
Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture
When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.Basic qualifications- 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 experiencePreferred qualification - 5+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience- Experience working with end user or developer communities- Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud- Knowledge of AWS services, market segments, customer base and industry verticalsAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit 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 judgment, 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.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets
The base pay for this position ranges from $138,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $239,000/year in our highest geographic market
Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
Amazon is a total compensation company
Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
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