Cloud Solutions Architect
Company: Opti9 Technologies
Location: Omaha
Posted on: March 5, 2025
Job Description:
Is this you? Are you an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect
with a passion for helping customers build scalable cloud
solutions, providing technical leadership and driving business
value? If so, this job is for you!Who are we? So glad you asked!
Opti9 is a top hybrid cloud solutions provider. We're committed to
delivering industry-leading solutions to our customers based on
their unique business needs. For those looking to the public cloud,
we're an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner and Certified Solution
Provider focused on migration, optimization, transformation, and
cloud-first application consulting. We also specialize in managed
cloud, backup, and disaster recovery.We have a fun, casual culture
that embraces fresh ideas and innovation. We're customer-driven and
we are looking for authentic and accountable team players to
collaborate with us to reach our goals.What would you do? As a
Cloud Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in
supporting revenue-generating activities by providing solution
architecture, service design, and delivery within the public cloud
services team. This position requires strong technical expertise,
strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to
collaborate with customers, internal teams, and external
partners.What are the details?Primary Responsibilities:
- Cloud Solution Design and Implementation:Ensure success in
building and migrating customer applications, infrastructure,
software, and services to the cloud.
- Design scalable, resilient, and cost-optimized cloud
architectures tailored to customer needs.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure successful
deployment and implementation of cloud solutions.
- Customer Engagement and Advocacy:Educate customers on the value
of cloud services, lead complex architectural discussions, and
advocate for cloud adoption.
- Conduct workshops and knowledge transfer sessions to help
customers understand the business value of cloud services.
- Develop deep relationships with senior technical stakeholders
within customer organizations to promote best practices and cloud
advocacy.
- Build proposals and SOWs for accounts team and present them to
customers.
- Industry Knowledge and Best Practices:Stay updated on the
latest industry trends, cloud technologies, and AWS
advancements.
- Recommend innovative solutions to simplify deployments, enhance
performance, and optimize costs.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes,
tools, and methodologies related to cloud service delivery.
- Security and Compliance:Design compliant and secure cloud
solutions aligned with industry standards and customer
requirements.
- Ensure that all solutions meet or exceed security and
compliance benchmarks.
- Collaboration and Team Leadership:Work closely with sales,
engineering, and delivery teams to ensure alignment on project
goals and customer expectations.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to the development of
the public cloud services team's capabilities.Basic
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Cloud Solution Architect, Cloud
Engineer, or a similar role.
- Extensive knowledge of AWS services, tools, and best practices.
Professional or Specialty level AWS certification(s) such as AWS
Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, AWS Certified
Security - Specialty or similar are highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of cloud security, compliance, and
governance frameworks.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills,
with the ability to convey complex technical concepts in a clear
and business-focused manner.
- Ability to lead discussions and influence technical and
business stakeholders.
- Hands-on experience with designing and implementing complex
cloud-based solutions, preferably on AWS.
- Familiarity with DevOps/DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines,
and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, or
CloudFormation or CDK is a plus.Preferred Skills:
- 2+ years of experience in a solutions architecture, technical
presales or cloud consulting role in AWS.
- 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing complex
cloud-based solutions on AWS.
- At least 1 professional level and 1 specialty level AWS
certifications.
- Experience in designing and implementing solutions on AWS
leveraging Generative AI, including expertise in using AWS
Bedrock.
- Experience with multi-cloud environments (e.g., Azure,
GCP).
- Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration
tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform or CDK).
- Strong understanding of AWS services supporting
DevOps/DevSecOps, networking and hybrid cloud solutions.
- Proficiency in programming languages like Python or
TypeScript.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites as required to support
sales efforts and solution deployments.What do you get from
us?
- Unlimited PTO.
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
- Health Savings Account.
- Flex Spending Accounts.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Healthy Rewards Program.
- 50% zoo membership reimbursement.
- Casual atmosphere.
- Recognition Programs.
- Group Volunteer Opportunities.
- Option to be a remote position.
- A great place to spend most of your time!Opti9 provides equal
employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national
origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age,
disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in
the military, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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Keywords: Opti9 Technologies, Omaha , Cloud Solutions Architect, Other , Omaha, Nebraska
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