Principal Consulting AWS Architect

CDW

. Engage with clients and internal teams to provide design and engineering activities for AWS projects and solutions .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $156,000 - $240,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AWS engineering services, Kubernetes architecture, and automation solutions while providing leadership and mentorship in Cloud and DevOps projects. Proven ability to develop IT service offerings and maintain client relationships as a trusted advisor.

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AWS Engineering ServicesKubernetes ArchitectureAutomation and Infrastructure as CodeDevOps Principles and PracticesClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

IT Infrastructure ExperienceCloud Solutions DevelopmentTechnical Architecture DesignAI and Machine Learning AlgorithmsConfiguration Management ToolsCI/CD ToolsIaC ToolsContainerization PlatformsTechnical ScreeningTechnical Deployment Engineering

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsLeadershipMentoringRelationship BuildingMultitasking

Tools & Technologies

AnsiblePuppetChefJenkinsGitLab CI/CDTerraformCloudFormationDocker

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS CertificationHashiCorp CertificationDocker CertificationCKA Certification

Industry Keywords

Public Cloud PlatformsEnterprise ConsultingCloud Solutions PracticeTechnical Growth PlansEmerging Public Cloud Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSChefCloudDockerJenkinsKubernetesPuppetTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage with clients and internal teams to provide design and engineering activities for AWS projects and solutions
Act as a thought leader in technical solutions for customers
Align delivery teams with best practices and upskill architecture and engineering resources
Deliver professional services for CDW customers globally on major public cloud platforms
Provide aggregate oversight of technical solutions across multiple projects
Collaborate with CDW consulting groups to create cohesive technical solution approaches and bridge sales and delivery
Standardize technical approaches and develop opinionated client solutions
Assist management with technical growth plans for engineers and architects
Assist with SOW reviews and approvals
Assist with technical screening for candidate interviews
Lead technical deployment engineering with customers on workload design for major public cloud vendors
Provide workshops and training events for customers and industry leaders on emerging public cloud technologies
Train and mentor engineers and architects on Cloud and DevOps projects
Provide AWS engineering services, coordinate engagement strategies, and qualify technical resource augments
Oversee team projects to ensure delivery excellence and act as an escalation point
Analyze complex systems, workflows, and dependencies to design effective automation solutions
Perform billable consulting work for CDW clients
Support presales architects on large deals by validating consulting estimates and providing Cloud/DevOps expertise
Help develop and mature Cloud Solutions practice areas in response to client needs and market demand

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of IT Infrastructure experience, including at least 3 years in large enterprise consulting; or 14+ years of IT Infrastructure experience, including at least 3 years in large enterprise consulting
Leadership and expert advice on technical matters and architecture design
Subject matter expertise and awareness of current technology trends
Ability to develop IT services offerings
Proven ability to maintain client relationships as a trusted advisor
Experience mentoring engineers for project design and coordination
Excellent communication skills and experience making technology recommendations
Ability to build constructive relationships at all organizational levels
Ability to research complex technology solutions and present them to clients
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel to other CDW locations or client sites
Demonstrated knowledge of public cloud platforms and multi-platform solutions
Expertise in automation and infrastructure as code
Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, including master and worker nodes, API server, etcd, kubelet, kube-proxy, and container runtimes
Knowledge of Kubernetes networking concepts, including service discovery, load balancing, network policies, and container networking interfaces (CNI)
Proficiency in configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, and Chef
Proficiency in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD
Proficiency in IaC tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation
Proficiency in containerization platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes
Deep understanding of AI and machine learning algorithms, including supervised learning, unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, deep learning, and NLP
Continuous learning regarding advancements, research, and breakthroughs in AI and related fields
Knowledge of DevOps principles and practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, infrastructure as code, and automated testing
Experience implementing DevOps workflows and pipelines
Meet training and certification requirements for selected vendors such as AWS, HashiCorp, Docker, and CKA

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus target of 10% subject to terms and conditions of plan
Benefits package (details provided at https://cdw.benefit-info.com/)
Training and certification opportunities for selected vendors
Remote work arrangement
Supportive, equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process
Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development