Cloud Solutions Architect (3100)

SMX is seeking a driven candidate to fill a Solutions Architect role. This role is crucial in helping our customers navigate the challenges and opportunities of the modern cloud landscape. This position centers around crafting high-impact technical solutions tailored to high-profile client engagements. Particularly within regulated industries, providing cutting-edge, compliant, and efficient solutions is paramount. We're looking for someone who doesn't just understand the technical nuances but also values the importance of innovation and client-focused problem-solving. As a Solutions Architect at SMX, you won't just be a technical expert; you'll be an industry pioneer, setting benchmarks in a constantly evolving space.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take direction from and provide clear and timely updates to delivery and/or sales leadership. 
• Working knowledge of AWS funding programs, incentive structures, and overall go-to-market approach. 
• Be capable of effective prioritization and able to handle multiple sales opportunities at once. 
• Implement efficiency improvements and automation in technical processes. 
• Lead architecture discussions and clarify complex cloud concepts for stakeholders.
• Ensure agility and flexibility in a dynamic work environment.
• Address and resolve project-related issues promptly.
• Assess business and system requirements to cater to customer needs.
• Draft Statements of Work (SOWs) and estimate project Level of Effort (LOE). 
• Work closely with sales team to develop and write comprehensive responses to customer proposals. 
• Offer technical expertise for select customers and support ongoing delivery efforts.
• Develop and innovate using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Monitor and manage cloud costs, suggesting optimizations.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on cloud security protocols and compliance.
• Establish and enforce cloud governance policies.
• Provide training and mentorship on cloud best practices to internal teams.
• Engage with cloud service providers for negotiations and issue resolutions.
• Develop and test Proof of Concept (PoC) for new cloud technologies.
• Document cloud architectures, design patterns, and operational procedures.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks in cloud projects and strategies.
• Maintain and attain AWS and Azure certifications.

Required Skills:

• 10+ of experience in technology.
• Demonstrated mastery of Cloud Services and technology.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools and container management tools.
• Capability to deconstruct technical architecture into tasks and plans.
• Exceptional customer interaction skills and professionalism.
• Knowledge of security best practices (NIST, HIPAA, etc.).
• Leadership qualities to guide junior team members.
• Willingness to contribute to organizational growth.
• Experience in agile environments and familiarity with Scrum.
• Outstanding communication abilities.
• Experience writing comprehensive Statements of Work and Proposals.
• Exceptional customer interaction skills and professionalism.
• Knowledge of security best practices (NIST, HIPAA, etc.).
• Leadership qualities to guide junior team members.
• A strong desire to contribute to the overall growth and scale of the organization by contributing to the sales process, interviewing technical candidates, and developing deep customer relationships.
• Experience in agile environments and familiarity with Scrum.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• A technical degree or an additional 6 years' relevant experience.

Desired Skills / Certs:

• BS/BA in Computer Science/Engineering or a related domain.
• Over 5 years of hands-on AWS and/or Azure experience.
• AWS Solution Architect Professional or related certifications or Azure equivalent

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