Entergy · 2 weeks ago
Senior AWS Solution Architect
Little Rock, AR
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expEntergy is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior AWS Architect to lead their Center of Excellence for AWS. This role involves designing and implementing cloud solutions that leverage AWS services to enhance the organization's cloud capabilities and ensure best practices in cloud architecture.
Electrical DistributionEnergyMarketingPower GridRetail TechnologyTrading Platform
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide overall design guidelines for software and hardware integration, performance, reliability, operating, and security designs for the AWS Platform
Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable, secure, and cost-effective AWS solutions
Conduct assessments of existing applications and infrastructure to identify opportunities for cloud migration and optimization
Develop and maintain documentation for cloud architecture, processes, and procedures
Support business units in the creation of project business cases (e.g., success criteria)
Capture business capability requirements, functional requirements, and expected service levels from business unit and stated EA solutions to create an actionable Business and IT roadmap
Support BU leadership in identifying opportunities for emerging technologies, through collaboration with the EA function, to enable business strategies
Liaise between the client, vendors, project management and the technical team on questions, issues, and revisions to the solution architecture
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define cloud strategies and best practices for cloud adoption
Prepare and deliver presentations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Mentor and guide AWS support team on AWS services, tools, and methodologies
Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and operations teams
Mentor support team members and contribute to knowledge sharing within the organization
Facilitate training sessions and workshops to improve cloud literacy across the organization
Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in cloud technology and AWS services
Qualification
Required
Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position
Bachelor's Degree Or Equivalent Work Experience
At least 10 years of experience working with technology and how it supports the business
Must be a senior level AWS subject matter expert
Deep understanding and practical experience of industry application solutions
Wide experience in developing customer-centric solutions
Working knowledge in all areas of technology (infrastructure, commercial applications, software development, end-user platforms, IT operations)
Planning experience, especially the design of longer-term strategies
Ability to communicate and present effectively with all levels in the organization, including executive management
Excellent interpersonal communications skills
Excellent writing and presentation skills
Working knowledge of architecture concepts and the ability to integrate business needs and technology capabilities
A detail level of knowledge of AWS having a full understanding from an Admin role
5+ years of experience in IT, with a focus on cloud architecture and engineering
Strong communication and presentation skills, as the role requires interacting with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proven experience in designing and implementing cloud-native applications and architectures
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
Proven experience (5+ years) as a Solution Architect or similar role, with a focus on AWS cloud solutions
Strong knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, etc.) and best practices
Experience with cloud migration strategies and implementation
Proficiency in designing and implementing security and compliance standards
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code)
Strong expertise in AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and IAM
Relevant AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional) are highly desirable
Company
Entergy
At Entergy (NYSE: ETR), we power life.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.3B2025-03-17Post Ipo Equity· $1.3B
1985-05-03IPO
Leadership Team
Drew Marsh
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
John O. Hudson III
SVP, federal policy, regulatory and government affairs
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