Staff AWS Solution Architecture Consultant

Ippon Technologies USA

Staff Cloud Engineering Consultant guiding clients through cloud migration, modernization, and transformation journey at Ippon Technologies, a technology consulting firm.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeRichmond • New York, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide deep expertise in AWS MAP programs, migration frameworks, and modernization pathways including rehost, replatform, and refactor strategies
Architect and design cloud-native solutions that optimize performance, cost, and security while ensuring alignment with clients' strategic goals and product roadmap, with strong emphasis on networking, IAM, governance, resiliency, and compliance
Evaluate and recommend the most effective AWS cloud solutions and AI technologies for each project, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-efficiency
Identify and mitigate potential architectural and technological risks in cloud deployments, ensuring the implementation of secure, resilient, and scalable solutions
Serve as a senior technical advisor for Bedrock, GenAI, and cloud-native innovation opportunities, helping clients evaluate practical enterprise AI adoption
Promote AWS best practices and standards in architecture, security, and deployment
Document architectures, assessments, and recommendations in detailed, actionable reports that provide clear, business-aligned strategies for cloud adoption and AI integration
Help shape Ippon’s cloud and AI go-to-market strategy by identifying repeatable offerings, accelerators, and strategic partnership opportunities
Lead technical discovery, assessments, and solution architecture for cloud migration and modernization opportunities across AWS and Azure environments
Support pre-sales engagements by translating client business needs into scalable technical strategies, solution designs, and Statements of Work
Support clients in developing cloud architecture strategies centered on AWS, aligning these solutions with clients' business objectives to drive innovation, scalability, and efficiency
Support clients in developing migration and modernization journeys, leveraging AWS programs like MAP, the Well-Architected Framework, or Immersion Days
Collaborate with client stakeholders to understand their business challenges and objectives, ensuring that solutions are tailored to address real business needs while leveraging cutting-edge AWS services
Stay ahead of industry trends in the AWS portfolio, complementary ISVs, and cloud computing, driving innovation by sharing knowledge with clients and internal teams
Be a visible thought leader by authoring blogs, presenting at industry conferences, and leading internal and external knowledge-sharing initiatives
Collaborate across teams to enhance and expand the organization’s cloud architecture capabilities
Mentor consultants and engineers through technical leadership, architecture reviews, and best practice guidance

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of cloud engineering, or architecture experience with emphasis on migrations, modernization, and enterprise cloud strategy
5+ years of consulting experience with the ability to translate technical solutions into business value for diverse stakeholders
5+ years of expertise in AWS (required) with AWS MAP, landing zones, security, networking, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Ansible)
5+ years of team leadership experience, including mentoring and coaching, leading solution design, and leading delivery of complex cloud projects
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex cloud and AI solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus seamlessly across tasks and projects
Ability to travel occasionally for client meetings or industry events
AWS Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent advanced certification preferred or expected
Demonstrated experience supporting technical pre-sales, solution shaping, and enterprise consulting engagements
Experience with Amazon Bedrock, GenAI architecture patterns, or enterprise AI/ML modernization initiatives
Deep knowledge of cloud security, IAM, governance, resiliency, and compliance frameworks
Strong scripting and automation experience (Python, Bash, or similar)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Great salary and benefits - Health (HDHP & PPO Plans), dental, and vision insurance, HSA, EAP, as well as a 401k with company match
Work/life balance - Ippon offers generous PTO, parental leave and medical leaves, and flexible schedules
A fun, creative, and healthy work environment, focused on teamwork, knowledge-sharing, and exceptional delivery
Opportunities to expand your portfolio and work with different companies and industries
Career growth, up-skilling, cross training and leadership opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

AWScloud architecturecloud migrationmodernizationInfrastructure as CodeTerraformAnsiblecloud securityscriptingautomation

Soft Skills

communicationteam leadershipmentoringconsultingproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementbusiness value translationprioritizationadaptabilityknowledge sharing

Certifications

AWS Solutions Architect Professional