[Remote] Lead Cloud Architect – AWS Delivery (Req#1017)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ePlus inc. is at the forefront of innovation, seeking a Lead Cloud Architect – AWS Delivery to guide a talented delivery team in designing and deploying AWS solutions. This high-impact role involves architecting and implementing scalable infrastructures while ensuring alignment with clients' business goals. Responsibilities • Serve as technical SME leading a team of Engineers, Sr. Engineers, Consultants, Sr. Consultants, and Architects focused on AWS solutions • Provide Sales Engineering support, assist with LOE creation and SOW development • Collaborate with AWS and their engineering teams for design assistance, reference architectures, and practice enablement • Work with the ePlus AI services team to develop AI solutions on AWS • Assist in building and empowering members of the ePlus Cloud Services team • Work with the Cloud Services Director to develop cloud training paths and certification goals for each team member • Provide input on employee performance reviews with a focus on cloud expertise • Support resource management and project staffing for cloud engagements • Serve as an escalation point for cloud architecture and implementation challenges • Maintain advanced AWS technical certifications • Engage directly with customers to understand cloud transformation goals and deliver solutions that meet ePlus’ standards • Define and evangelize AWS delivery standards and reference architectures, ensuring consistency, quality, and repeatability across all customer engagements • Own the Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategy for AWS delivery, including selection, patterns, and best practices (e.g., Terraform, AWS CDK, CloudFormation), and ensure adoption across delivery teams • Serve as a delivery representative in cross‑functional AWS go‑to‑market (GTM) initiatives, partnering with strategy, sales, presales, and postsales teams to shape offerings, positioning, and execution models Skills • Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience • Prior experience working for a technology consulting firm, cloud consultancy, or cloud service provider • 3+ years serving as Lead Architect owning cloud services engagements across the full lifecycle: discovery, architecture, implementation, validation, and handoff • Experience managing architectural risks, delivery tradeoffs, and in-flight changes during execution • Demonstrated experience delivering multiple customer-facing cloud engagements from design through production • Led delivery teams of 3+ engineers or consultants on active engagements • Responsible for architecture reviews, delivery oversight, and customer technical escalations Benefits • 401(k) eligibility • Employee stock purchase program • Various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and personal leave Company Overview • ePlus is a customer-first, services-led, results-driven and trusted industry leader that helps organizations secure, modernize, optimize, and scale every aspect of their IT infrastructure. It was founded in 1990, and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.eplus.com/. Company H1B Sponsorship • ePlus inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 9 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 5 in 2023, 9 in 2022, 6 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job