Presidio

Sr. Solutions Architect, Modern Platforms

Presidio$125K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of relevant experience
  • 5+ years in solutions architecture or technical pre-sales roles
  • 3+ years in consulting and advisory services related to IT strategy and cloud governance
  • Deep knowledge of AWS core services and cloud migration
  • Exceptional communication skills for engaging technical and C-suite stakeholders
  • Strong background in cloud modernization and DevOps practices
  • Experience with solution design methodologies and technical best practices

Responsibilities

  • Develop client-facing solutions including proposals, staffing models, and SOWs
  • Lead workshops for migrating applications and legacy data to AWS
  • Design cloud security and access management strategies
  • Implement infrastructure as code using CloudFormation or Terraform
  • Manage the sales cycle from requirements to delivery
  • Coordinate proposal approval processes and ensure quality deliverables
  • Standardize methodologies for solution design and deployment

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and resources
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Retirement plan with company matching contributions
Full Job Description
The Role: Sr Solutions Architect

We are seeking an AWS Pre-Sales Solution Architect to expand our Solutions Architecture team, working within an industry-specific vertical to drive technical pre-sales excellence and customer success. This role blends hands-on solution architecture focusing on enhancing team expertise, standardizing best practices, and delivering high-quality, technical solutions for a variety of clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop client-facing deliverables - including high-level solution summaries, proposals, staffing models, Statements of Work (SOWs), and responses to RFPs/RFIs - translating complex cloud architectures into clear, commercially sound engagements.

  • Lead the scoping of workshops, assess, mobilize, and execution of migrating on-premises applications and legacy data centers to AWS.

  • Design robust cloud security, identity, and access management (IAM) strategies, ensuring adherence to industry regulatory and compliance standards.

  • Drive infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform to build automated CI/CD pipelines.

  • Act as a subject matter expert and managing the sales cycle from requirements gathering to handoff to delivery.

  • Own the proposal approval lifecycle - coordinating cross-functional review cycles, managing internal stakeholder sign-off, and ensuring all client-facing deliverables meet Presidio's quality and standards.

  • Develop and implement standardized methodologies for solution design, deployment, and optimization, incorporating industry-specific frameworks.


Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of relevent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in solutions architecture, technical pre-sales, delivery, or similar customer-facing technical roles.
  • 3+ years of experience in delivery and pre-sales of consulting and advisory services for strategic solutions such as IT strategy, Application Placement, and Cloud Governance
  • Deep AWS expertise across core services (EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, Lambda, EKS, etc.), with strong working knowledge of container orchestration (EKS, ECS), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and AWS Well-Architected principles.
  • Exceptional communication and executive presence - able to command the room with both technical architects and C-suite stakeholders, translating complex AWS solutions into compelling business value narratives.
  • Strong cloud migration and modernization background - including experience architecting lift-and-shift, re-platform, and re-architect solutions across diverse enterprise environments and industries.
  • Solid understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and modern application architectures - including microservices, serverless, and event-driven patterns on AWS - enabling credible, forward-looking solution conversations with clients.
  • Experience in solution design methodologies and technical best practices that drive consistency and quality across the team.


Required Technical Skills:

  • Expert-level knowledge of AWS core services: EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, Lambda, EKS, ECS, IAM, CloudWatch, Route 53, and AWS Organizations.

  • Proficiency in AWS Well-Architected Framework across all five pillars.

  • Hands-on experience designing multi-account, multi-region AWS architectures for enterprise environments.

  • Demonstrated experience architecting cloud migration strategies including lift-and-shift, re-platform, and re-architect approaches.

  • Familiarity with AWS or third party migration tooling.

  • Experience using AWS Pricing Calculator and building cost models for client estimates and proposals.

  • Active AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional certification is highly preferred.

About Presidio

Presidio is a leading provider of information technology services and solutions for businesses of all sizes. The company offers a wide range of services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, data center solutions, and more. Presidio was founded in 2003 and has since grown to become one of the largest IT services companies in the United States. The company has over 3,000 employees and serves clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, finance, and government.
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