<span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Is this you? </span></span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"> Are you an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect with a passion for helping customers build scalable cloud solutions, providing technical leadership and driving business value? If so, this job is for you!</span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Who are we? </span></span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"> Glad you asked! Opti9 is a trusted cloud solutions provider committed to delivering industry-leading, tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of businesses across a wide range of industries. We are a premier Veeam partner, as well as an AWS Premier Consulting Partner and Certified Solution Provider. Our expertise includes managed cloud, backup and replication, disaster recovery, security, and Microsoft 365 solutions. In the public cloud space, we specialize in migration, optimization, transformation, and cloud-first application consulting.</span></span>   </span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><strong>What sets us apart?</strong> A fun, casual, and collaborative culture that embraces fresh ideas, innovation, and a strong customer-first mindset. At Opti9, we work hard, support each other, and never shy away from a challenge. We believe in balancing results with a positive team spirit—and we’re always on the lookout for authentic, accountable individuals who are ready to grow with us and make an impact.</span></span>   </span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">What would you do?</span></span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">  As a Cloud Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in supporting revenue-generating activities by providing solution architecture, service design, and delivery within the public cloud services team. This position requires strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with customers, internal teams, and external partners.</span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">What are the details?    </span></span></b></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Primary Responsibilities:  </span></span></b></span></span></span><ul style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Ensure success in building and migrating customer applications, infrastructure, software, and services to the cloud </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Design scalable, resilient, and cost-optimized cloud architectures tailored to customer needs </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure successful deployment and implementation of cloud solutions</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Educate customers on the value of cloud services, lead complex architectural discussions, and advocate for cloud adoption </span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Conduct workshops and knowledge transfer sessions to help customers understand the business value of cloud services </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Develop deep relationships with senior technical stakeholders within customer organizations to promote best practices and cloud advocacy </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Build proposals and SOWs for accounts team and present them to customers </span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Stay updated on the latest industry trends, cloud technologies, and AWS advancements </span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Recommend innovative solutions to simplify deployments, enhance performance, and optimize costs </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes, tools, and methodologies related to cloud service delivery </span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Design compliant and secure cloud solutions aligned with industry standards and customer requirements </span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Ensure that all solutions meet or exceed security and compliance benchmarks </span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Work closely with sales, engineering, and delivery teams to ensure alignment on project goals and customer expectations </span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Mentor junior team members and contribute to the development of the public cloud services team’s capabilities </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">What do you know?</span></span></b></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Required Qualifications:   </span></span></b></span></span></span><ul style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Proven experience as a Cloud Solution Architect, Cloud Engineer, or a similar role </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Extensive knowledge of AWS services, tools, and best practices. Professional or Specialty level AWS certification(s) such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Certified Security - Specialty or similar are highly desirable </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Strong understanding of cloud security, compliance, and governance frameworks </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts in a clear and business-focused manner </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Ability to lead discussions and influence technical and business stakeholders </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Hands-on experience with designing and implementing complex cloud-based solutions, preferably on AWS </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Familiarity with DevOps/DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, or CloudFormation or CDK is a plus </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Preferred Skills:   </span></span></b></span></span></span><ul style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">2+ years of experience in a solutions architecture, technical presales or cloud consulting role in AWS </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">5+ years of experience in designing and implementing complex cloud-based solutions on AWS </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">At least 1 professional level and 1 specialty level AWS certifications </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Experience in designing and implementing solutions on AWS leveraging Generative AI, including expertise in using AWS Bedrock </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Experience with multi-cloud environments (e.g., Azure, GCP) </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform or CDK) </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Strong understanding of AWS services supporting DevOps/DevSecOps, networking and hybrid cloud solutions </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Proficiency in programming languages like Python or TypeScript </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><li style="margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">Willingness to travel to customer sites as required to support sales efforts and solution deployments </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:116%;">What do you get from us?   </span></span></b></span></span></span><ul><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Unlimited PTO </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">– That’s right! Unlimited PTO and paid holidays so you can recharge, take care of what matters, and bring your best self to work </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Flexible Work Options</span></span></strong><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"> – Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid schedule with a mix of remote and in-office collaboration if you're located near one of our offices</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Health, Dental & Vision Coverage</span></span></strong><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"> – Comprehensive insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">HSA & FSA Plans</span></span></strong><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"> – Use pre-tax dollars for healthcare and dependent care expenses. Plus, we contribute to your HSA every paycheck </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Wellness Reimbursement </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">– An annual benefit to support your physical and mental well-being, covering a wide range of health-related expenses </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">401(k) with Company Match </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">– Invest in your future with our 401(k) plan and company contribution </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Casual, Supportive Culture</span></span></strong><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"> – We keep things laid-back but focused, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and accountability </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Recognition & Rewards</span></span></strong><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"> – We celebrate wins and recognize contributions with regular programs that highlight your impact </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Professional Development </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">– Access learning opportunities, training programs and support for certifications to help you grow your career </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Give Back Together </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">– Participate in group volunteer opportunities and community initiatives that align with our values </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">Zoo Membership </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">– Unwind outside of work with a 50% reimbursement on your annual zoo membership </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;">A Place You’ll Want to Be</span></span></strong><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"> – We’re building a team of great people doing meaningful work—and we have fun doing it </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p><em><span style=\"font-size:11px\">Opti9 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other legally protected characteristic. </span></em></p> <p><em><span style=\"font-size:11px\">Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.</span></em></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>