Senior Networking Solutions Architect, AWS Strategic Accounts

Networking Solutions ArchitectAre you passionate about cloud computing with a special focus on networking and distributed systems? Do you have a unique combination of deep technical knowledge, business acumen and strong interpersonal skills? Do you like helping organizational leaders think through how to architect and optimize networks in the AWS Cloud? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a networking solutions architect to work with some of our largest Strategic customers. At AWS, customer obsession is in our DNA. The successful candidate will become a trusted advisor to our customers and will work with AWS sales, business development, solutions architecture and product teams to develop the networking expertise needed to deliver results. In this vital role, you will help customers achieve their business goals on AWS by identifying and tackling major networking, performance, and resilience questions from stakeholders in areas such as network virtualization, software-defined networking, hybrid connectivity, and distributed application architecture. You will work directly with customer network engineering, infrastructure, and architecture teams to help them understand how to confidently use AWS at scale.Key job responsibilities:Work with AWS Strategic customers to convey cloud networking best practices, including hybrid connectivity, network virtualization, software-defined networking, and networking for hyperscale AI workloadsProvide subject matter expertise on networking topics including IPv4/IPv6 protocols, layer 2 technologies, MPLS, Ethernet, and distributed application architecturesDesign and build working proof-of-concept architectures to tackle emerging networking challenges at enterprise scaleDevelop technical content, such as white papers and reference architectures, that can be used by our customers to assist them in deploying performant and resilient cloud-based network solutionsProvide mentorship across AWS sales and solutions architecture teams regarding networking and connectivity to build skills in the fieldWork with customers to better understand network integration models in the cloud, including multi-cloud and hybrid environmentsRepresent AWS at trade events by delivering presentations and workshopsAbout the team:Diverse Experiences AWS 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 Culture Here 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 Growth We'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 Balance We 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 experience- Knowledge of cloud architecture- 2+ years of working with or evaluating AI systems experiencePreferred Qualifications:- Experience with AWS, networks and operating systems- Experience with large-scale, distributed applications- Experience in a customer-facing, sales-aligned role such as consultant, solutions engineer or solutions architect- AWS Certification, eg. AWS Solutions Architect Associate- Understanding of application, server, and network security is highly desired.- Previous experience in hands-on operational or engineering role- Strong verbal and written communications skills are a must, as well as the ability to work effectively across internal and external organizations and virtual teams.