Principal Consultant- AWS

About this role

The AWS Principal Consultant engages with clients and internal teams to provide design and engineering activities for AWS projects and solutions. This role is expected to be a thought leader in the areas of technical solutions provided for our   customer . The Principal Consultant is also responsible for working with   Management to align delivery teams   on   best practices and upskilling   architecture and   engineering resources.  

What   you   wi ll   do:   • Professional services delivery for CDW customers globally on major Public Cloud platforms  

• Aggregate oversight of technical solutions across multiple projects to ensure   synergy   in our approach and broad visibility to the solutions delivery team  

• Works closely with   other CDW consulting   group s   for cohesive technical solution approaches focusing on bridging the gap between sales and delivery  

• Focuses on technical standardization and opinionated approaches for client solutions  

• Assists   management   with technical growth plans for engineers and architects  

• Assists with SOW reviews and approval as needed.  

• Assists   with technical screening for new candidate interviews  

• Lead technical deployment engineering with customers on workload design on major public cloud vendors.  

• Provide workshops and training events for customers and industry leaders on emerging technologies in Public Cloud  

• Training and Mentoring Engineers   and Architects   to take on Cloud and DevOps projects  

• Providing   Engineering Services for AWS, coordinating engagement strategies, and qualifying technical resource augments  

• Proficiency in automation tools and technologies relevant to IT operations, such as configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef), continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD), infrastructure-as-code ( IaC ) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation), and containerization platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).  

• Deep understanding of AI and machine learning algorithms, including supervised learning, unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, deep learning, and natural language processing (NLP)  

• Continuous learning and staying updated with the latest advancements, research papers, and breakthroughs in AI and related fields.  

• Oversee team projects to ensure delivery excellence and act as an escalation point.   

• Ability to analyze complex systems, workflows, and dependencies to design effective automation solutions that address business needs and requirements.  

• Strong knowledge of DevOps principles and practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, infrastructure as code, and automated testing.  

• Experience in implementing DevOps workflows and pipelines to automate software development, testing, deployment, and operations processes.  

• Performing Billable work at other DV clients (Consulting Engagements)  

• Support   Pre sales   architects   on large deals to   validate   consulting   estimates as well as provide needed   expertise   for Cloud/DevOps projects  

• Meet Training and certification requirements for selected Vendors (AWS,   Hashicorp , Docker, CKA, etc.)  

• Help   develop and mature our Cloud   Solutions   practice areas in response to client needs and market demand.  

• Travel estimate is 10%  

• Internal projects when applicable  

What we expect   of   you:   

• Bachelor's   Degree and   7 +   years of IT Infrastructure experience, including at least 3 years   in   large enterprise consulting .   Or,   1 0 +   years   of IT Infrastructure experience, including at least 3 years in large enterprise consulting  

• The candidate should   demonstrate   leadership and   provide   expert advice on technical matters and architecture design. They should be   a subject   matter expert,   staying   updated with the latest technology trends, and   have the ability to   develop IT services offerings.  

• Proven ability   to   maintain   client relationships as   a trusted advisor   and mentor   engineers   for project design and coordination. Excellent communication skills are   required , with experience in making   technology   recommendations.  

• H istory of   building   constructive relationships at all organizational levels and the ability to research complex technology solutions and present them to clients.   S hould remain calm and productive in situations of change, ambiguity, and risk.  

• A bility   to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment is essential. The candidate should   anticipate   future trends and create strategies that add value.  

• W illing ness   to travel to other CDW locations or client sites.   

• A valid U.S. driver’s license is   required .  

• Demonstrated knowledge of public cloud platforms, aware of multi-platform solutions and capabilities  

• Expertise   in automation and infrastructure as   code . Deep   understanding of Kubernetes architecture, including master and worker nodes, API server,   etcd ,   kubelet ,   kube -proxy, and container runtimes.  

• Knowledge of Kubernetes networking concepts, including service discovery, load balancing, network policies, and container networking interfaces (CNI).  

Pay range: $156,000 - $240,800 depending on experience and skill set  Annual bonus target of 10% subject to terms and conditions of plan  Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/  Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials 

CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner’s mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances—not replaces—human creativity and decision-making. You don’t need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explo

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