ePlus inc.
Overview
As a Lead Technical Architect - Cloud at ePlus, you’ll guide a team of engineers in designing and delivering cloud-based enterprise IT solutions. You’ll architect scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructures across platforms like AWS and Azure, ensuring solutions align with 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 forward-thinking organizations. YOUR IMPACT / Responsibilities
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. Develop cloud training paths and certification goals for each team member in collaboration with the Cloud Services Director. 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 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. Proficiency 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 factors including knowledge, experience, skills, certifications, and location. Compensation may include commissions and discretionary bonuses. ePlus offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility, employee stock purchase program, and various paid time off benefits). Details will be provided with an offer. Notice to Recruiting Agencies: ePlus only accepts unsolicited resumes presented directly by candidates. Unsolicited resumes submitted to ePlus from other sources will be considered property and will not qualify for placement fees without a valid written agreement. Workplace & Policies
ePlus is an at-will employer and reserves the right to modify base salary and other compensation at any time. We uphold a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics. Corporate Values
Respectful communication and cooperation; Teamwork and employee participation; Work/life balance; Embracing communities. #IND1
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As a Lead Technical Architect - Cloud at ePlus, you’ll guide a team of engineers in designing and delivering cloud-based enterprise IT solutions. You’ll architect scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructures across platforms like AWS and Azure, ensuring solutions align with 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 forward-thinking organizations. YOUR IMPACT / Responsibilities
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. Develop cloud training paths and certification goals for each team member in collaboration with the Cloud Services Director. 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 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. Proficiency 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 factors including knowledge, experience, skills, certifications, and location. Compensation may include commissions and discretionary bonuses. ePlus offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility, employee stock purchase program, and various paid time off benefits). Details will be provided with an offer. Notice to Recruiting Agencies: ePlus only accepts unsolicited resumes presented directly by candidates. Unsolicited resumes submitted to ePlus from other sources will be considered property and will not qualify for placement fees without a valid written agreement. Workplace & Policies
ePlus is an at-will employer and reserves the right to modify base salary and other compensation at any time. We uphold a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics. Corporate Values
Respectful communication and cooperation; Teamwork and employee participation; Work/life balance; Embracing communities. #IND1
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