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Column Technical Services is hiring a skilled

Job Description

Column Technical Services is hiring a skilled Cloud Solutions Architect to bridge the gap between technology and business outcomes. In this client-facing, pre-sales role, you'll be partnered with sales teams to craft innovative AWS solutions and support customers throughout their cloud transformation journey. If you are tech-savvy strategist passionate about cloud architecture and client success, apply today to start a conversation about this great opportunity in Chicago.

Please note: Candidates must reside in the Chicagoland area to accommodate occasional onsite meetings and team collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-sales technical support to help advance opportunities through the sales pipeline
• Collaborate with sales reps to qualify leads and design tailored technical strategies
• Assist in managing sales operations including pipeline tracking and forecasting
• Lead discovery sessions to identify customer objectives and architect aligned AWS solutions
• Present cloud architecture proposals, technical demos, and cost breakdowns to prospective clients
• Produce high-impact technical proposals and secure funding through AWS partner programs
• Create detailed documentation: solution designs, statements of work, and implementation plans
• Conduct Optimized Licensing Assessments (OLAs) across platforms such as VMware, Microsoft, Oracle, and storage systems
• Perform migration readiness reviews and portfolio analysis to define transformation roadmaps
• Support modernization initiatives by identifying opportunities for containerization and serverless infrastructure
• Coordinate with AWS account teams to ensure architectural alignment with the AWS Well-Architected Framework
• Guide seamless hand-offs to engineering teams through thorough knowledge transfers
• Cultivate strong relationships with technical stakeholders at all organizational levels from engineers to C-suite executives
• Stay up to date on the latest AWS service offerings and cloud industry developments
• Represent Company at local tech events and industry activities

Qualifications & Education

• 5+ years in technical consulting, solutions architecture, or related roles
• 3+ years of practical experience working with AWS services and cloud architecture
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• AWS Associate-level certification (Solutions Architect, Developer, or SysOps) required
• Additional AWS certifications are a plus
• History of successful technical pre-sales engagements and solution design
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical details into business value
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code, container platforms, and modern app frameworks
• Rapid adaptability to new technologies and ability to connect tech capabilities with business needs
• Experience working in agile teams and remote-first environments
• Knowledge of distributed systems design and enterprise architecture patterns
• Solid understanding of cloud security, compliance requirements, and cost optimization strategies

Company Description

We prioritize a culture of transparency and trustwhere open communication is valued and every employee feels supported, heard, and empowered to grow.

We prioritize a culture of transparency and trustwhere open communication is valued and every employee feels supported, heard, and empowered to grow.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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