Amazon
Principal Solutions Architect, AWS Industries, Telco
Amazon, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Principal Solutions Architect, AWS Industries, Telco
Job ID: 2822793 | Amazon Web Services, Inc. Are you a visionary network architect and technology leader who has driven successful telecom network transformation programs? Do you want to shape the future of cloud-driven network modernization for the 5G era and beyond? At AWS, we are seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to spearhead efforts in guiding telecommunications service providers through their strategic network cloudification initiatives. In this highly technical and customer-facing role, you will engage with the largest Tier 1 telecom operators in North America to provide deep technical expertise and strategic guidance on transforming legacy network architectures into cloud-native, software-defined infrastructures. You will lead the charge in designing and implementing cloud networking solutions that modernize telco networks for 5G, edge computing, and next-generation services. This includes re-architecting networks with cloud principles, adopting cloud-native network functions (CNFs), infrastructure-as-code approaches, and automated cloud networking fabrics leveraging AWS services. Your vision will shape AWS's point of view on cloud network transformation through authoring whitepapers, reference architectures, and industry upskilling content. You will deliver executive briefings, architectural workshops, and co-create new networking solutions aligned to telco cloud adoption patterns. As a trusted customer advocate, you will drive revenue growth by formulating and executing sales strategies with the AWS Sales team, focused on network modernization and CNF opportunities. You will build deep relationships with senior technical leaders to enable them as cloud advocates within their companies. A core responsibility will be mobilizing AWS networking teams, service teams, and partners to ensure successful implementation of enterprise networking solutions and CNFs on AWS. You will educate customers on the value proposition of AWS networking services and CNF capabilities through training, architectural discussions, and cloud acceleration programs. Additionally, you will capture and share networking and CNF best practices across AWS, including authoring customer-facing content like whitepapers and blogs. The ideal candidate will have: You should possess deep hands-on proficiency in traditional and cloud-native telecom network architectures. You must have experience driving end-to-end large-scale network transformation programs and the ability to articulate technical cloud networking concepts to C-level stakeholders. A proven track record developing and integrating cloud networking solutions is essential. You should be skilled in unifying cross-functional teams to deliver complex technology initiatives and have a strong understanding of telco business challenges, revenue models, and cloud economic impacts. We seek broad competence across infrastructure, security, DevOps, databases, app development, and analytics, with deep expertise in networking and at least one other area. Hands-on experience using AWS networking services and deploying CNFs is crucial. Strong interpersonal skills are required to effectively communicate with all customer stakeholders from network professionals to CXOs. Key job responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of cloud networking solutions that modernize telco networks for 5G, edge computing, and next-gen services, showcasing deep expertise in large-scale distributed network architectures and CNFs. Spearhead re-architecting legacy telco networks with cloud principles, cloud-native network functions (CNFs), infrastructure-as-code, and automated cloud fabrics, leveraging hands-on experience with AWS networking services and CNF deployment models. Shape AWS's vision on cloud network transformation by authoring strategic whitepapers, reference architectures, and industry upskilling content, contributing to both internal and customer-facing publications. Deliver executive briefings, architectural workshops, and co-create new networking solutions aligned to telco cloud adoption patterns, communicating effectively across all levels, from network engineers to CXOs. Provide deep technical expertise and strategic guidance to Tier 1 telcos on transforming legacy network architectures to cloud-native, software-defined infrastructures, thinking strategically about aligning network and CNF solutions to complex business requirements. Become a trusted strategic advisor to telco customers, articulating the technical depth of cloud networking while tying solutions to overarching business impacts and digital transformation journeys. Drive end-to-end large-scale network transformation programs, unifying cross-functional teams to deliver complex, high-stakes technology initiatives, with an entrepreneurial spirit to have fun while making history. Exhibit multi-disciplinary expertise spanning telco networks, software-defined architectures, cloud automation, and distributed cloud computing principles, influencing AWS networking and CNF roadmaps by representing customer needs. Demonstrate hands-on proficiency across traditional and modern cloud-native telco network architectures, CNFs, and AWS cloud networking services, ensuring secure and performant designs. Showcase understanding of telco business models, revenue drivers, and economic impacts of transitioning network operations to the cloud, educating customers on the value proposition of AWS. Evangelize AWS's cloud networking vision within the telecom industry through executive circles, conferences, webinars, and industry events, promoting AWS within the Telecommunications, Enterprise, and Service Provider communities. Collaborate with AWS teams to influence product roadmaps and develop innovative networking solutions tailored for the telco sector, driving and shaping new solutions for repeatable customer business outcomes. Assist telco partners in building cloud networking practices, integrating CNF solutions, and operating modernized telco networks on AWS, helping to design and implement large-scale network transformation programs. Drive business engagements for cloud networking strategies, architectures, and CNF roadmaps, developing technical strategies for complex enterprise systems' migration to the cloud. Capture and share networking and CNF best practices across AWS, including authoring customer-facing content like whitepapers and blogs, as a means of scaling your knowledge and expertise. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
10+ Years experience in traditional and modern telecom network architectures (mobile core, radio access, transport/backhaul, IP/MPLS), coupled with a deep understanding of cloud networking technologies (network virtualization, SDN, NFV). Comprehensive knowledge of cloud-native network architectures, containerized network functions (CNFs), infrastructure-as-code, and model-driven network automation. Hands-on proficiency in data-driven network operations, telemetry, observability, and closed-loop automation for large-scale telco networks, with a strong command over networking protocols, standards, and security best practices across telecom core, edge/access, and multi-cloud environments. Proven ability to articulate complex technical concepts and cloud networking visions through executive presentations and technical whiteboardings, as well as developing and evangelizing strategic technology roadmaps that reshape enterprise or telco network architectures. Expertise in driving end-to-end, multi-year network transformation programs for Tier 1 telecommunications service providers, with demonstrated experience in leading large-scale network modernization initiatives. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Hands-on experience with AWS networking services like VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, and AWS Cloud WAN solutions. Proven expertise in deploying and operating cloud-native network functions (CNFs), network automation, and modern telco cloud frameworks. Proficiency in cloud-native networking patterns, container networking models, service mesh implementations, and GitOps practices. Experience leading end-to-end, large-scale network transformation initiatives and cloud migration programs for Tier 1 telecommunications service providers. Comprehensive knowledge of 5G system architecture, core/RAN/Edge, multi-access edge computing (MEC), and hybrid cloud/multi-cloud telco networks. Track record in developing technical guides, reference architectures, and solution accelerators for cloud-driven network modernization. Direct expertise in executive-level advisory and strategic technology roadmap development for C-suite telco stakeholders. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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Job ID: 2822793 | Amazon Web Services, Inc. Are you a visionary network architect and technology leader who has driven successful telecom network transformation programs? Do you want to shape the future of cloud-driven network modernization for the 5G era and beyond? At AWS, we are seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to spearhead efforts in guiding telecommunications service providers through their strategic network cloudification initiatives. In this highly technical and customer-facing role, you will engage with the largest Tier 1 telecom operators in North America to provide deep technical expertise and strategic guidance on transforming legacy network architectures into cloud-native, software-defined infrastructures. You will lead the charge in designing and implementing cloud networking solutions that modernize telco networks for 5G, edge computing, and next-generation services. This includes re-architecting networks with cloud principles, adopting cloud-native network functions (CNFs), infrastructure-as-code approaches, and automated cloud networking fabrics leveraging AWS services. Your vision will shape AWS's point of view on cloud network transformation through authoring whitepapers, reference architectures, and industry upskilling content. You will deliver executive briefings, architectural workshops, and co-create new networking solutions aligned to telco cloud adoption patterns. As a trusted customer advocate, you will drive revenue growth by formulating and executing sales strategies with the AWS Sales team, focused on network modernization and CNF opportunities. You will build deep relationships with senior technical leaders to enable them as cloud advocates within their companies. A core responsibility will be mobilizing AWS networking teams, service teams, and partners to ensure successful implementation of enterprise networking solutions and CNFs on AWS. You will educate customers on the value proposition of AWS networking services and CNF capabilities through training, architectural discussions, and cloud acceleration programs. Additionally, you will capture and share networking and CNF best practices across AWS, including authoring customer-facing content like whitepapers and blogs. The ideal candidate will have: You should possess deep hands-on proficiency in traditional and cloud-native telecom network architectures. You must have experience driving end-to-end large-scale network transformation programs and the ability to articulate technical cloud networking concepts to C-level stakeholders. A proven track record developing and integrating cloud networking solutions is essential. You should be skilled in unifying cross-functional teams to deliver complex technology initiatives and have a strong understanding of telco business challenges, revenue models, and cloud economic impacts. We seek broad competence across infrastructure, security, DevOps, databases, app development, and analytics, with deep expertise in networking and at least one other area. Hands-on experience using AWS networking services and deploying CNFs is crucial. Strong interpersonal skills are required to effectively communicate with all customer stakeholders from network professionals to CXOs. Key job responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of cloud networking solutions that modernize telco networks for 5G, edge computing, and next-gen services, showcasing deep expertise in large-scale distributed network architectures and CNFs. Spearhead re-architecting legacy telco networks with cloud principles, cloud-native network functions (CNFs), infrastructure-as-code, and automated cloud fabrics, leveraging hands-on experience with AWS networking services and CNF deployment models. Shape AWS's vision on cloud network transformation by authoring strategic whitepapers, reference architectures, and industry upskilling content, contributing to both internal and customer-facing publications. Deliver executive briefings, architectural workshops, and co-create new networking solutions aligned to telco cloud adoption patterns, communicating effectively across all levels, from network engineers to CXOs. Provide deep technical expertise and strategic guidance to Tier 1 telcos on transforming legacy network architectures to cloud-native, software-defined infrastructures, thinking strategically about aligning network and CNF solutions to complex business requirements. Become a trusted strategic advisor to telco customers, articulating the technical depth of cloud networking while tying solutions to overarching business impacts and digital transformation journeys. Drive end-to-end large-scale network transformation programs, unifying cross-functional teams to deliver complex, high-stakes technology initiatives, with an entrepreneurial spirit to have fun while making history. Exhibit multi-disciplinary expertise spanning telco networks, software-defined architectures, cloud automation, and distributed cloud computing principles, influencing AWS networking and CNF roadmaps by representing customer needs. Demonstrate hands-on proficiency across traditional and modern cloud-native telco network architectures, CNFs, and AWS cloud networking services, ensuring secure and performant designs. Showcase understanding of telco business models, revenue drivers, and economic impacts of transitioning network operations to the cloud, educating customers on the value proposition of AWS. Evangelize AWS's cloud networking vision within the telecom industry through executive circles, conferences, webinars, and industry events, promoting AWS within the Telecommunications, Enterprise, and Service Provider communities. Collaborate with AWS teams to influence product roadmaps and develop innovative networking solutions tailored for the telco sector, driving and shaping new solutions for repeatable customer business outcomes. Assist telco partners in building cloud networking practices, integrating CNF solutions, and operating modernized telco networks on AWS, helping to design and implement large-scale network transformation programs. Drive business engagements for cloud networking strategies, architectures, and CNF roadmaps, developing technical strategies for complex enterprise systems' migration to the cloud. Capture and share networking and CNF best practices across AWS, including authoring customer-facing content like whitepapers and blogs, as a means of scaling your knowledge and expertise. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
10+ Years experience in traditional and modern telecom network architectures (mobile core, radio access, transport/backhaul, IP/MPLS), coupled with a deep understanding of cloud networking technologies (network virtualization, SDN, NFV). Comprehensive knowledge of cloud-native network architectures, containerized network functions (CNFs), infrastructure-as-code, and model-driven network automation. Hands-on proficiency in data-driven network operations, telemetry, observability, and closed-loop automation for large-scale telco networks, with a strong command over networking protocols, standards, and security best practices across telecom core, edge/access, and multi-cloud environments. Proven ability to articulate complex technical concepts and cloud networking visions through executive presentations and technical whiteboardings, as well as developing and evangelizing strategic technology roadmaps that reshape enterprise or telco network architectures. Expertise in driving end-to-end, multi-year network transformation programs for Tier 1 telecommunications service providers, with demonstrated experience in leading large-scale network modernization initiatives. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Hands-on experience with AWS networking services like VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, and AWS Cloud WAN solutions. Proven expertise in deploying and operating cloud-native network functions (CNFs), network automation, and modern telco cloud frameworks. Proficiency in cloud-native networking patterns, container networking models, service mesh implementations, and GitOps practices. Experience leading end-to-end, large-scale network transformation initiatives and cloud migration programs for Tier 1 telecommunications service providers. Comprehensive knowledge of 5G system architecture, core/RAN/Edge, multi-access edge computing (MEC), and hybrid cloud/multi-cloud telco networks. Track record in developing technical guides, reference architectures, and solution accelerators for cloud-driven network modernization. Direct expertise in executive-level advisory and strategic technology roadmap development for C-suite telco stakeholders. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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