Lead Cloud Solution Architect- Public Sector

Qualifications

A minimum of 7 years progressive experience in a related field required

A minimum of 5 years of experience designing, deploying, and implementing Private, Public, and Hybrid Cloud technologies in accordance with industry best practices

Minimum of 5 years of consultative experience supporting Public Sector customers (Federal or SLED), with a strong understanding of mission priorities, procurement cycles, and stakeholder engagement.

Bachelors Degree in a related field (i.e. Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering)

Willing to travel 30-40%

Understanding of Public, Private, & Hybrid Cloud Strategies

Deep understanding of Cloud ecosystem products and solutions

Strong organizational and analytical skills

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with great attention to detail

Independent and self-motivated and thorough

Troubleshooting skills (patience and determination to find and solve problems)

Ability to understand technology interdependencies and how various components integrate with one another

Strongly Desired Skills:

Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end consulting solution pipelines, including forecasting profitability, optimizing deal quality, and driving timely close rates across public sector engagements.

Deep familiarity with SLED and Federal procurement processes, including hands-on experience crafting responses to RFPs/RFIs and navigating compliance, contracting vehicles, and proposal development workflows. Specialized expertise in one or more of the following:

Cloud strategy and adoption patterns

Cloud modernization and migration

Cloud container management and Kubernetes platforms (i.e. AKS, EKS, GKE)

Cloud AI and data platform technologies (i.e. OpenAI, Azure Fabric, AWS RedShift)

Application architecture and development in the cloud

Core Cloud infrastructure Networking, Security, Compute, and Storage

Experience with CI/CD pipeline development for automated cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (i.e. ARM/Bicep, Terraform, Ansible), application code deployments (i.e. GitOps) and associated agile tools (i.e. Azure DevOps, JIRA, etc.)

Experience with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, etc.

Fluent understanding of Agile and/or ITIL

Understanding of the Cloud Cost models and Optimization strategies

Experience working with and integrating other vendors such as VMware, PaloAlto, NetApp, Red Hat and other cloud technologies and ISVs

Experience and working knowledge of infrastructure concepts and technologies such as Networking, Data Center, and Security

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $160,000 to $175,000 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that are not included in the base pay.

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite HealthCenters, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program

Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan withCompany Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, TuitionReimbursement

Paid Time Off:PTO and Sick Leave (starting at20 daysper year) &Holidays (10 per year),Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement

Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, PetInsurance, Employee Discount Program

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWTremainsa great placeto work for All!

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Position Overview

As a Lead Cloud Solution Architect Public Sector, you function as both a consultant and technical leader. You will meet with business and IT leaders, understand ambitions and pain points, and develop a vision of how to solve their problems. As a technical leader, you will actualize the vision by designing and delivering engagements involving WWT's service offerings and technical teams. You will serve as a thought leader and technical expert in Cloud solutions and technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Solutions Development:

Work with WWT account teams to educate them on cloud capabilities and drive business development and sales

Foster deep relationships with stakeholders at strategic customers and with the WWT sales field, instilling confidence in WWTs Cloud capabilities and offerings

Work with Sales Engineers/Cloud Consultants to review and validate understanding of customer requirements and translate initial scope into actionable items

Build relationships across the organization to scope and deliver cross-functional and cross-domain solutions such as Digital, Security, AI, Analytics, Automation, and Enterprise Architecture

Spearheads the strategic design of innovative solutions by leveraging deep knowledge of the evolving technology landscape and maximizing internal WWT capabilities

Actively pursue business opportunities at large, complex customers; work with clients and internal WWT Teams to develop and negotiate statements of work, including project scope, deliverables, timelines, and costs.

Build productive solution development teams, leveraging junior team members to support their growth and development

Technical Leadership:

Represent WWTs technical expertise to team members and customers through an in-depth knowledge of Cloud technologies and WWTs capabilities

Design and implement Cloud solutions and service offerings at customer sites - locally, regionally, and nationally - and provide feedback to drive continuous improvement

Serves as a trusted advisor to clients, adeptly understanding their unique needs and crafting tailored recommendations that drive value and foster long-term partnerships

Deliver with strong analytical, quantitative, and conceptual thinking skills and effective interpersonal and communication skills to ensure successful client projects & team performance

Maintain expert level knowledge on WWT solution offerings and industry cloud technologies including the completion of assigned courses and relevant certification exams when applicable.

Stay current with emerging technologies and advancements within existing technologies

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