Lead Technical Architect - Cloud na ePlus inc.
ePlus inc. · Herndon, Estados Unidos Da América · Remote
- Senior
As a Lead Technical Architect - Cloud at ePlus, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation—guiding a talented team of engineers in designing and delivering cutting-edge, cloud-based enterprise IT solutions. You’ll architect scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructures across platforms like AWS and Azure, ensuring every solution aligns seamlessly with our clients’ business goals and technical needs. This is a high-impact role where your leadership and technical vision will shape the future of digital transformation for some of the most forward-thinking organizations.
Responsibilities:
YOUR IMPACT
Essential Functions Include, but not limited to:
Lead a team of Engineers, Sr. Engineers, Consultants, Sr. Consultants, and Architects focused on cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions.
Provide Sales Engineering support, assist with LOE creation and SOW development, and design multi-cloud and multi-vendor solutions.
Collaborate with cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Microsoft) and their engineering teams for design assistance, reference architectures, and lab access.
Research, design, and develop repeatable cloud solutions aligned with customer IT and business needs.
Work with the ePlus AI services team to develop AI solutions on AWS and Azure.
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.
Manage technical development, cloud competency growth, and team satisfaction.
Organize internal cloud-focused training and enablement.
Provide input on employee performance reviews with a focus on cloud expertise.
Support resource management and project staffing for cloud engagements.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with cloud vendors and technology partners.
Serve as an escalation point for cloud architecture and implementation challenges.
Oversee Quality Assurance (QA) for cloud projects within the region.
Stay current on cloud technologies, services, and best practices through regular vendor engagement.
Maintain multiple advanced cloud and security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, CISSP).
Collaborate with Services Director and National Practice Leads to develop standardized cloud assessment, delivery, and testing documentation.
Pursue continuing education and certifications relevant to cloud architecture and security.
Engage directly with customers to understand cloud transformation goals and deliver solutions that meet ePlus’ standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience
10+ years of hands-on experience in IT, with a strong focus on cloud technologies.
5+ years in a Consultant or Architect role, preferably in cloud or hybrid environments.
Multiple industry-recognized certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, VCP, CISSP).
Excellent customer service, presentation, communication, and documentation skills.
Strong business acumen including costing, P&L, and pricing strategies.
Ability to think strategically and solve problems in dynamic cloud environments.
Expertise in designing, planning, implementing, and supporting solutions using three or more of the following technologies:
Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure)
AI concepts and platforms
Enterprise Network Infrastructure
Cloud Security and Compliance
Data Center Modernization
Virtualization
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Automation (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
POSITION SPECIFICS
The initial base salary range for this position is expected to be between $125,000 and $170,000 annually. The final base salary offered will be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, depth of experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, our compensation structure may include other components such as commissions and discretionary bonuses.
ePlus offers a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility, employee stock purchase program and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and personal leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an offer of employment is extended. ePlus Benefits highlights can be viewed here.
If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Notice to Recruiting Agencies: ePlus only accepts unsolicited resumes when presented directly by a candidate. Unsolicited resumes submitted to ePlus from any other source will be considered ePlus property, and will not qualify for any placement or referral fees. ePlus will only pay such fees in connection with a valid written agreement between ePlus and the referring agency, and then only after providing advance written approval to the referring agency to submit resumes in connection with a particular opportunity.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing this role, you will engage in both seated and occasional standing or walking activities. We provide reasonable accommodations, in accordance with relevant laws, to support success in this position.
By embracing our values, you will contribute to our collective mission of making a positive impact within our organization and the broader community. We understand that this job description serves as a guide and is not an employment contract.
CORPORATE VALUES
Respectful communication and cooperation: We prioritize respectful communication, fostering an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Teamwork and employee participation: Collaboration and teamwork thrive through diverse perspectives, both within our teams and in our interactions with our customers.
Work/life balance that supports our employees’ varying needs: We value the well-being of our employees, recognizing that a healthy work-life balance is pivotal to our collective success.
Embracing communities: We embrace and support the communities that nurture us. Our employees' dedication to fostering positive change is a source of immense pride for us.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
ePlus is dedicated to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture that represents diversity, enables inclusion, and makes our employees feel comfortable bringing their full, unique selves to work.
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