Principal Technologist, Global Government Delivery Organization (GDDO)

Would you like to be part of a team that is redefining the way the UK Government uses the cloud Amazon Web Services (AWS) is leading the next paradigm shift in computing and the AWS Global Government Delivery Organization (GGDO) team is looking for a motivated Principal Technologist to join our fast-paced organization. The GGDO manages direct Government programmes as part of the Worldwide Public Sector this role you will work directly with customers partners and AWS service teams to manage technical and business integration challenges in support of UK Intelligence Community (UK IC) and other UK Government programmes that rely on the AWS Cloud.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud computing; possess a background in partner and business development; and have proven results within the Global Government programme management space. They will also have demonstrated the ability to think strategically about business product and technical challenges with the skill-set to dive deep and tactically drive business development programs. Excellent communications skills are a must. Candidates are expected to have the ability to write and convey compelling customer value propositions and articulate technical risks as well as to interface with AWS business units responsible for delivering capabilities to customers. Through your work across AWS you will be responsible for driving programme compliance customer and partner onboarding and overall adoption of AWS. You must bring an established understanding of these respective community infrastructures policies and operational performance requirements.

Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here which is why we arent focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead were happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced lifeboth in and outside of work.

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures and were building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.

UK Government Security Clearance is required for this role ( job responsibilities
As a Principal Technologist in AWS GGDO you will:

Liaise with AWS service teams to ensure that AWS meets technical commitments to customers in named programs.
Interface with Capture Sales and Solutions Architecture teams to provide technical depth to partnership discussions and capture/pursuit decisions.
Coordinate a matrixed team drawn from the Federal business verticals in support of specific programs.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop the long-term strategy for AWS to deliver in the Federal program space including global infrastructure feature and service deployment and go-to-market approach.

A day in the life
The Principal Technologist (PT) acts as the programmes primary technical point of contact for our Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) customers. They lead executive engagement across multiple technical disciplines to include but not limited to cloud security service and feature roadmap infrastructure and capacity expansion and meeting unique contract requirements. The PT works across AWS stakeholders to include Region Services ADC Security Infrastructure and Sales to ensure technical delivery across the contract.

About the team
About the team
The Global Government Delivery Organization is the primary customer interface for our most important Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) programmes. Our teams are mission-focused convey voice of the customer to internal AWS stakeholders and prioritize customer outcomes that accelerate adoption of cloud computing and generative AI technology.

Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas fresh perspectives and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
- Experience working with Core Cloud Technology Services including but not limited to Compute Edge Hybrid Security and/or Networking
- Experience in Go-To-Market Business Development Sales or Consulting
- Experience working with Data & AI related technologies including but not limited to AI/ML GenAI Analytics Database and/or Storage

- Experience managing cross-functional programs and release schedules
- Experience in written and verbal communication with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to executives and non-technical leaders
- Experience working with Enterprise Application Modernization and Migration technologies including but not limited to Mainframe Serverless Containers or Cloud Operations
- Experience working with Advanced Compute technologies including but not limited to: Accelerated Compute High Performance Compute Visual/Spatial Compute and/or IoT.
- Experience working in or with UK Government departments
- Experience managing or supporting UK Government contracts and frameworks (e.g. G-Cloud CCS frameworks)
- Experience managing UK Government projects built using cloud technologies; knowledge of the challenges involved with providing technical solutions to UK Government customers including compliance with UK Government Cloud Security Principles
- Understanding of UK Government procurement processes and frameworks

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1