Solutions Architect III - AWS WWPS, US Department of War, U.S. Army Solutions Architecture Team — Arlington, Virginia, USA

Application deadline: Nov 8, 2026 Do you want to help the U.S. Army and broader Department of War adopt innovative cloud computing solutions that make a real difference? As a Senior Solutions Architect within the World Wide Public Sector practice at Amazon Web Services (AWS), you will work directly with U.S. Army customers and a broad ecosystem of system integrators and solution providers to design and deliver cloud architectures that address complex data, security, and mission requirements. Our team is growing to keep pace with rising demand as defense customers modernize their technology platforms — and this is your chance to be part of that momentum. You will own implementation architectures and shape strategies for projects involving large-scale data workloads and a broad range of AWS services, such as Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS), Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2), and Amazon Bedrock. You will also advise customers on how generative AI capabilities can accelerate their missions. If you are a pragmatic, curious builder who thrives on variety and excels at briefing customers, we want to hear from you. This position requires willingness to travel within the U.S. and overseas up to 35%. The candidate selected must be a U.S. citizen and able to either hold, or obtain and hold, a Top Secret security clearance. Key job responsibilities - Design end-to-end cloud architectures for Army customers, evaluating trade-offs across security, reliability, performance, cost, and operational readiness to meet mission-critical requirements. - Serve as a trusted technical advisor to senior government stakeholders, building relationships, and guiding their long-term technology strategy while ensuring near-term decisions support broader business outcomes. - Own technical engagements from initial scoping through implementation, defining solution architectures for large-scale data workloads and working with system integrators and solution providers to deliver results. - Lead technical discussions with customer and partner teams, proactively identifying high-risk or overly complex options and engaging specialist resources when the situation calls for deeper review. - Capture and share best practices across the AWS Solutions Architect community by contributing reference designs, reusable artifacts, and thought leadership content such as presentations, workshops, and technical write-ups. A day in the life You might start your morning reviewing a data architecture proposal for an Army customer, then join a whiteboarding session with a system integrator to map out how AWS services will support a specific workload. After lunch, you could brief a senior government leader on a proof of concept showing how Amazon Bedrock addresses an emerging GenAI requirement. Later, you work with your sales and business development counterparts to prepare an RFP response or build out a reference architecture or Proof of Concept (POC) that other Solutions Architects on the team can reuse. About the team Our team is a group of 16 Solutions Architects within the AWS World Wide Public Sector practice, dedicated to supporting the U.S. Army and the broader Department of War. We engage directly with government customers and work through a large and diverse partner ecosystem of system integrators and solution providers. Army priorities shift often, and we adapt quickly to keep our customers moving forward. We are an inclusive, collaborative team that values technical curiosity, and you will have the chance to grow your skills alongside colleagues who are equally passionate about helping defense customers succeed on AWS. Diverse Experiences AWS 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. 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. 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When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve. - 8+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience - 10+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience - 3+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience - Associate's degree or above, or CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner) or CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) or Cloud+ or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional) - Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above - 5+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience - Knowledge of SAP systems (like SAP Business Suite, S/4HANA, SAP Business Warehouse, SAP HANA, SAP Business Objects, etc.) and their architecture and infrastructure needs - Experience working with end user or developer communities - Knowledge of cloud architecture - Knowledge of SAP applications, server technology, and network security Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 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. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, CO, Denver - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually USA, NC, Raleigh - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually USA, TX, AUSTIN - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually USA, VA, Arlington - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually USA, VA, Herndon - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually