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Senior Specialist SA, CloudOps

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Compensation
$154–208K/yr
Location
Irvine, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Amazon Web Services is seeking a technical leader to lead a team of specialist solution architects and accelerate adoption of Cloud Operations services. The role develops go-to-market strategies and technical solutions, builds customer and partner relationships, supports customer enablement, and works with AWS service teams on product innovation. It combines strategic planning, partner engagement, product influence, and technical expertise to grow adoption and revenue.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cloud Computing, requiredSystems Engineering, requiredInfrastructure, requiredSecurity, requiredNetworking, requiredData and Analytics, requiredApplication Design, requiredApplication Implementation, requiredTechnical Consulting, requiredInfrastructure Architecture, nice to haveDatabase Architecture, nice to haveEnd User Communities, nice to haveDeveloper Communities, nice to have

Qualifications

6+ Years Technology Domain Experience, required5+ Years Design, Implementation, or Consulting Experience, requiredBachelor's in Relevant Field or Equivalent Work Experience, required5+ Years Infrastructure, Database, and Networking Experience, nice to haveCloud Technology Certification, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a world class technical leader focused on operating in the cloud, to lead of team of specialist solution architects. (SSA).

AWS Go-To-Market Specialist teams are responsible for building a Go-to-Market strategy and the technical solutions to drive adoption of Cloud Operations services to AWS customers as well as build scaling motions for sellers to empower them. To accelerate our rapidly-growing business, we are looking for a motivated, technically strong person to build the next level of growth for cloud-based infrastructure management solutions from AWS.

Key job responsibilities

As a Specialist SSA within AWS, you will have the exciting opportunity that helps accelerate adoption of AWS cloud computing services by customers and partners. Activities include constructing and building technical thought leadership for get-to-market and go-to-market plans for customer enablement independently and through partners, building C-level relationships, and driving new product innovation along with AWS service teams. You will be responsible for helping customers with technical know-how that drives top line revenue growth and overall market adoption of the service portfolio by establishing and growing business and technical relationships.

https://aws.amazon.com/cloudops/

A day in the life

You might start your morning reviewing customer engagement metrics and preparing a business review for senior leadership, then shift to a call with a C-level executive at a strategic partner to align on a joint initiative. After lunch, you could be working with product and engineering teams to translate partner feedback into roadmap priorities, followed by mentoring a team member on deal strategy. Your work spans from high-level strategic planning to diving into the details when an escalation requires your expertise.

About the team

About the team

Our team sits at the intersection of technology and business strategy at Amazon, working to build partnerships that create lasting value for our customers and partners alike. We operate in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where creative problem-solving and independent thinking are essential. Our focus in the coming years is on identifying and scaling transformative business opportunities, and you will play a central role in defining that direction. If you are energized by working across organizations, influencing product strategy, and making an impact that extends well beyond your immediate team, we would love to hear from you.

About AWS

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Basic Qualifications

  • 6+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience

  • 5+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience

  • Experience working with end user or developer communities

  • Cloud Technology Certification (such as Solutions Architecture, Cloud Security Professional or Cloud DevOps Engineering)

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, CA, Culver City - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually

USA, CA, Irvine - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually

USA, CA, San Francisco - 176,600.00 - 239,000.00 USD annually

USA, NY, New York - 169,000.00 - 228,600.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Herndon - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually

How this job compares

Set against the 8,582 open Solutions Architect jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$154–208K/yr
  • California median$152–266K/yr975 salary ranges
  • US median$140–244K/yr7,661 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $181K, is 13% below the California median midpoint ($208K) — in the middle half of Solutions Architect salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,048 open Solutions Architect jobs in California and 8,582 across the US. 11% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Solutions Architect postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (7,529 postings).
Education
2,839 of the 8,582 open Solutions Architect jobs (33%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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