Senior Director- AWS Cloud Architect - Atlanta, United States - Innova Solutions

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    Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, Innova delivers strategic technology and business transformation solutions to clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

    Recognized by ACG as the #1 Fastest Growing Company in the State of Georgia, we remain committed to being our clients' most valuable technology services partner, an industry-thought leader, and generously give back to our communities.

    Innova Solutions is seeking a technical powerhouse to join the CTO Office as our AWS Cloud Architect. You'll spearhead our cloud strategy and drive exceptional results with AWS, becoming an integral architect shaping the future of our cloud infrastructure. You'll actively design and implement complex cloud architectures and lead solution architecture for cloud-related Requests for Proposal (RFPs), proactive proposals and collaboratively work with AWS partner program. Travel within USA and Mexico could be 10%.

    Location- GA or NJ

    Responsibilities:

    • Develop a comprehensive cloud strategy aligned with the overall business goals and technology roadmap.
    • Define and enforce cloud architecture standards and best practices for building secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions on AWS.
    • Actively participate in the design and implementation of complex cloud architectures leveraging various AWS services.
    • Collaborate with application development teams to ensure optimal utilization of AWS for their projects, providing technical guidance and expertise.
    • Develop and implement cloud governance policies and procedures to ensure efficient and secure cloud resource utilization.
    • Establish cost optimization strategies to minimize cloud infrastructure expenses.
    • Lead the technical solution design for cloud-related Requests for Proposal (RFPs).
    • Partner with sales and business development teams to understand client requirements and translate them into compelling, technically sound cloud solutions for RFP responses.
    • Demonstrate a strong ability to design, deploy, and manage complex cloud solutions on AWS.
    • Be comfortable working with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
    • Partner with business stakeholders across different SBU's to understand their needs and translate them into effective cloud solutions.
    • Stay up-to-date on the latest AWS services and effectively leverage them to solve real-world business problems.

    Qualifications:

    • Minimum 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture and design, with a proven track record of hands-on implementation.
    • Experience leading, managing and working with technical teams.
    • In-depth knowledge of cloud computing concepts, principles, and best practices.
    • Experience working with cloud RFPs and developing technical proposals.
    • Strong understanding of AWS services across various domains (e.g., compute, storage, networking, database, security).
    • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation (preferred).
    • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
    • Experience in migrating on-premises workloads to the cloud.
    • Must be comfortable with Well Architected Framework
    • Experience with DevOps methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
    • Mandatory AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional)

    PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

    Pay Range*: $

    *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

    Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

    Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at or Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.

    The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.