Explore AWS Solutions Architect opportunities that match your experience designing secure, scalable cloud systems. Ladders features vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more, including positions for architects who guide cloud strategy, modernize infrastructure, and help organizations get more from Amazon Web Services.
AWS Solutions Architects translate business and technical requirements into reliable cloud solutions. They design architectures across services such as compute, storage, networking, databases, and identity management; evaluate cost, performance, and resilience; and advise teams on deployment and operations. Depending on the organization, the role may emphasize solution design, hands-on implementation, customer consulting, or technical leadership.
Employers often seek expertise with AWS architecture and services, cloud networking, security controls, infrastructure as code, and distributed systems. Experience with tools and practices such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation, CI/CD, containers, monitoring, and disaster recovery can also be valuable. Strong communication skills are essential for explaining tradeoffs and collaborating with engineers, business stakeholders, and customers. AWS certifications may help demonstrate knowledge, though requirements vary by employer.
AWS Solutions Architects work across industries, from financial services and healthcare to technology, retail, and consulting. Career paths can lead to senior or principal architect roles, cloud engineering leadership, enterprise architecture, or specialized areas such as security, data, and machine learning. Browse Ladders to discover vetted AWS Solutions Architect jobs paying $100K or more and find opportunities aligned with your skills and goals.
Application Security Architect - Cloud & DevSecOps
$120K - $145K *
Transform the security landscape by leading application security initiatives, bridging architecture and engineering, and enhancing cloud security practices to safeguard technology environments and str...
1 week ago
Integration Technical Architect (AWS/AI)
$124K - $170K *
Join a dynamic architecture team to design AWS solutions for healthcare integration. Contribute to modernizing clinical and operational systems, ensuring compliance while enhancing patient care throug...
Reposted 1 week ago
Assurance Solutions Architect, AWS Security Assurance Services
$131K - $177K *
Unlock potential by leading governance, risk, and compliance initiatives for enterprise clients migrating to the cloud. Collaborate with teams to develop scalable security solutions, addressing comple...
3 weeks ago
Security Engineer I, Secure Third Party Tools (S3T)
$136K - $184K *
Transform security practices by proactively assessing third-party services, identifying risks, and automating protection measures. Collaborate with teams to enhance vendor risk management and strength...
5 days ago
Solutions Architect, National Security Solutions Architecture Team
$131K - $177K *
Innovate and empower Intelligence Community customers as a trusted technical advisor. Collaborate on complex, mission-critical cloud solutions that advance national security objectives while driving A...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Networking Solutions Architect, AWS Strategic Accounts
$153K - $207K *
Partner with us to optimize cloud networking solutions for strategic customers, leveraging your expertise in distributed systems and networking to drive business success and enhance performance in AWS...
1 week ago
Senior Networking Solutions Architect, AWS Strategic Accounts
$176K - $239K *
Lead the design and implementation of cloud networking solutions for strategic customers, addressing complex challenges in hybrid connectivity and distributed systems while mentoring teams and develop...
1 week ago
$135K - $160K *
Champion innovation and efficiency as a Principal Solutions Architect, driving digital modernization for critical defense programs. Collaborate with technical leaders to enhance IT infrastructure and...
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Subcontract Security Lead, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security
$102K - $178K *
Take ownership of subcontractor security compliance, managing the DD-254 lifecycle and ensuring adherence to high security standards while collaborating with government partners and internal teams to...
6 days ago
Delivery Consultant - Data , Professional Services, AWS Industries
$131K - $177K *
Drive transformative data solutions in a dynamic environment, architecting AI-ready platforms and pipelines. Collaborate with teams to enhance data governance and enable autonomous AI systems, ensurin...
1 week ago
Data Center Solutions Architect
$160K - $290K *
Design innovative GPU infrastructure solutions that meet diverse customer needs. Engage with clients to translate requirements into robust technical architectures, ensuring alignment with engineering...
Reposted 1 week ago
Data Center Solutions Architect
$160K - $290K *
Develop cutting-edge data center solutions by architecting GPU infrastructure that bridges customer needs with technical design across networking, compute, and storage systems for enhanced performance...
Reposted 1 week ago
Data Center Solutions Architect
$160K - $290K *
Take ownership of designing and delivering GPU infrastructure solutions, bridging technical requirements with end-to-end data center architecture across networking, compute, and storage systems for op...
Reposted 1 week ago
Data Center Solutions Architect
$160K - $290K *
Architect end-to-end GPU infrastructure solutions, bridging customer needs with technical design in networking, compute, storage, and data center systems. Engage with clients to innovate and uphold pe...
Reposted 1 week ago
Cloud & Network Infrastructure Architect
$130K - $155K *
Champion the design and optimization of secure, multi-cloud network infrastructures across AWS and Azure, ensuring high availability and resiliency for enterprise-scale operations while integrating on...
3 weeks ago
Lead Cloud Solution Architect- AI & Data (AWS)
$140K - $175K *
Drive the development of innovative AI and data solutions, enhancing enterprise data platforms while ensuring scalable, quality delivery. Collaborate with teams to define technical architecture, shapi...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Solutions Architect, AWS WWPS DOD, Air Force
$153K - $207K *
Innovate cloud computing solutions for Defense markets, leading technical engagements and implementation projects. Collaborate with top industry experts to design architectures and ensure customer suc...
2 weeks ago
$175K - $241K *
Lead the charge in transforming enterprise accounts by driving data-driven strategies and technical solutions, leveraging your expertise in AI and ML to foster adoption and success across large-scale...
1 week ago
$178K - $266K *
Unlock potential by driving strategic sales engagements and developing innovative solutions in a dynamic cross-functional environment, enhancing revenue and customer relationships across the global ma...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Unlock potential by leading complex enterprise technical sales, architecting tailored solutions, and driving proofs-of-concept. Collaborate with executives to enhance security and compliance while sha...
1 week ago
Security & Compliance Engineer I, AWS Security Assurance Services, LLC
$136K - $184K *
Join us to enhance security and compliance solutions for regulated customers. You'll implement security controls, contribute to Infrastructure-as-Code, and support customer engagements while growing y...
Today
Modern Infrastructure Customer Solutions Architect
$120K - $160K *
Unlock potential by guiding customers through their infrastructure modernization journey, combining data center and public cloud solutions to ensure competitive advantage and resilience in a dynamic l...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Intermediate Cloud Architect - Powered by Generative AI
$70K - $135K *
Contribute to optimizing client infrastructure using cloud technologies and generative AI. Collaborate with architects to modernize systems, ensuring quality and security while leveraging AI tools for...
5 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by designing and managing Azure infrastructure, ensuring seamless hybrid connectivity and robust disaster recovery. Collaborate across teams to enhance operations, automate processes...
1 week ago
Sr. Data Security Solution Architect
$175K - $185K *
Advance your career as a Senior Data Security Solution Architect, leading the design and implementation of cutting-edge AI and data security solutions while collaborating with engineering teams to enh...
5 days ago
What does an AWS Solutions Architect do?
An AWS Solutions Architect designs cloud systems on Amazon Web Services, balancing business requirements with security, scalability, reliability, and cost. The role may also involve technical guidance, implementation planning, and stakeholder collaboration.
What skills are commonly required for AWS Solutions Architect jobs?
Commonly requested skills include AWS services, cloud architecture, networking, security, distributed systems, and infrastructure as code. Employers may also value CI/CD, containers, monitoring, cost optimization, and clear communication.
Do AWS Solutions Architects need a certification?
Certification requirements vary. AWS certifications can help demonstrate expertise, but many employers also consider hands-on experience, architecture skills, and the ability to deliver cloud solutions.
How much do AWS Solutions Architect jobs pay?
Compensation varies by experience, location, industry, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, where available.
Where can I find AWS Solutions Architect jobs paying $100K or more?
Browse AWS Solutions Architect listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.