cloud solutions architect

Opti9 Technologies

<div>Is this you? 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! 
 
Who are we? 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. 
 
What sets us apart? 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&mdash;and we&rsquo;re always on the lookout for authentic, accountable individuals who are ready to grow with us and make an impact. 
 
What would you do? 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. 
 
What are the details?
 
Primary Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Ensure success in building and migrating customer applications, infrastructure, software, and services to the cloud
</li><li>Design scalable, resilient, and cost-optimized cloud architectures tailored to customer needs
</li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure successful deployment and implementation of cloud solutions</li><li>
Educate customers on the value of cloud services, lead complex architectural discussions, and advocate for cloud adoption
</li><li>Conduct workshops and knowledge transfer sessions to help customers understand the business value of cloud services
</li><li>Develop deep relationships with senior technical stakeholders within customer organizations to promote best practices and cloud advocacy
</li></ul><ul><li>Build proposals and SOWs for accounts team and present them to customers
</li><li>Stay updated on the latest industry trends, cloud technologies, and AWS advancements
</li><li>Recommend innovative solutions to simplify deployments, enhance performance, and optimize costs
</li></ul><ul><li>Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes, tools, and methodologies related to cloud service delivery
</li><li>Design compliant and secure cloud solutions aligned with industry standards and customer requirements
</li><li>Ensure that all solutions meet or exceed security and compliance benchmarks
</li><li>Work closely with sales, engineering, and delivery teams to ensure alignment on project goals and customer expectations
</li><li>Mentor junior team members and contribute to the development of the public cloud services team&rsquo;s capabilities
</li></ul>What do you know? 
Required Qualifications:
<ul><li>Proven experience as a Cloud Solution Architect, Cloud Engineer, or a similar role
</li><li>Extensive knowledge of AWS services, tools, and best practices. Professional or Specialty level AWS certification(s) such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect &ndash; Professional, AWS Certified Security - Specialty or similar are highly desirable
</li><li>Strong understanding of cloud security, compliance, and governance frameworks
</li><li>Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts in a clear and business-focused manner
</li><li>Ability to lead discussions and influence technical and business stakeholders
</li><li>Hands-on experience with designing and implementing complex cloud-based solutions, preferably on AWS
</li><li>Familiarity with DevOps/DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, or CloudFormation or CDK is a plus
</li></ul>Preferred Skills:
<ul><li>2+ years of experience in a solutions architecture, technical presales or cloud consulting role in AWS
</li><li>5+ years of experience in designing and implementing complex cloud-based solutions on AWS
</li><li>At least 1 professional level and 1 specialty level AWS certifications
</li><li>Experience in designing and implementing solutions on AWS leveraging Generative AI, including expertise in using AWS Bedrock
</li><li>Experience with multi-cloud environments (e.g., Azure, GCP)
</li><li>Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
</li><li>Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform or CDK)
</li><li>Strong understanding of AWS services supporting DevOps/DevSecOps, networking and hybrid cloud solutions
</li><li>Proficiency in programming languages like Python or TypeScript
</li><li>Willingness to travel to customer sites as required to support sales efforts and solution deployments
</li></ul>What do you get from us?
<ul><li>Unlimited PTO &ndash; That&rsquo;s right! Unlimited PTO and paid holidays so you can recharge, take care of what matters, and bring your best self to work</li><li>
Flexible Work Options &ndash; 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</li><li>
Health, Dental &amp; Vision Coverage &ndash; Comprehensive insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy</li><li>
HSA &amp; FSA Plans &ndash; Use pre-tax dollars for healthcare and dependent care expenses. Plus, we contribute to your HSA every paycheck</li><li>
Wellness Reimbursement &ndash; An annual benefit to support your physical and mental well-being, covering a wide range of health-related expenses</li><li>
401(k) with Company Match &ndash; Invest in your future with our 401(k) plan and company contribution</li><li>
Casual, Supportive Culture &ndash; We keep things laid-back but focused, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and accountability</li><li>
Recognition &amp; Rewards &ndash; We celebrate wins and recognize contributions with regular programs that highlight your impact</li><li>
Professional Development &ndash; Access learning opportunities, training programs and support for certifications to help you grow your career</li><li>
Give Back Together &ndash; Participate in group volunteer opportunities and community initiatives that align with our values</li><li>
Zoo Membership &ndash; Unwind outside of work with a 50% reimbursement on your annual zoo membership</li><li>
A Place You&rsquo;ll Want to Be &ndash; We&rsquo;re building a team of great people doing meaningful work&mdash;and we have fun doing it</li></ul>
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.
Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.
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Cloud Solutions Architect

Knowesis Inc.

<div><div>Position: Cloud Architect</div>
<div>Location: Alexandria, VA
 
Work Environment: Hybrid
 
Clearance Required: Secret</div>
<div>Status: Contingent Upon Contract Award 
 
Knowesis, Inc. is seeking a forward-thinking Cloud Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of secure cloud infrastructure supporting the DoD OIG&rsquo;s Office of the CIO. This role is central to the agency&rsquo;s digital transformation, ensuring that cloud solutions are scalable, resilient, and compliant with federal cybersecurity and data governance standards. The ideal candidate will bring deep cloud expertise, strategic vision, and a collaborative mindset to support mission-critical operations across classified and unclassified environments.</div> 


To be eligible for this position, candidates must possess U.S. Citizenship without the need for sponsorship, both now and in the future. Applicants without proof of U.S. Citizenship will not be considered due to the position&rsquo;s security clearance requirements.

The DoD OIG mission is to detect and deter fraud, waste, and abuse in DoD programs and operations; promote the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of the DoD; and help ensure ethical conduct throughout the DoD. The DoD OIG keeps the Secretary of Defense and the Congress informed of fraud, waste, abuse, and program deficiencies identified through its oversight work. The DoD OIG&rsquo;s administrative and criminal investigators, auditors, evaluators, and support staff operate globally, conducting investigations, audits, evaluations, and mission support activities to accomplish the DoD OIG&rsquo;s mission. The DoD OIG, OCIO is responsible for installing, maintaining, operating, and supporting all DoD OIG Information Technology (IT) systems and communication capabilities for approximately 2000 end users and over 60 locations around the globe. Due to the independence of the DoD OIG, the OCIO provides the full spectrum of IT services necessary to support the OIG mission including database support, storage management, transition management, application services, mobile device management, IT asset management, domain services, network transport, and service desk.

 The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
<ul><li>
Architect and implement secure cloud solutions using Azure Government, AWS GovCloud, or other approved platforms</li><li>
Lead cloud migration efforts, including application rehosting, refactoring, and modernization</li><li>
Develop and maintain cloud governance frameworks aligned with DoD, NIST, and FedRAMP standards</li><li>
Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure secure integration and data flow</li><li>
 Define and enforce cloud architecture standards, tagging policies, and cost optimization strategies</li><li>
Support RMF documentation, system accreditation, and compliance with DISA STIGs</li><li>
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineers and support staff</li><li>
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to support mission agility</li><li>
Create and maintain architecture diagrams, deployment templates, and operational documentation</li><li>
Report regularly to Knowesis and government stakeholders on cloud posture, risks, and performance</li></ul>

Required Qualifications:
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an accredited university in computer science, information systems, information technology, Engineering or related technical field.</li><li>
Minimum 8 years&rsquo; IT experience with at least 5 years&rsquo; experience focused on cloud infrastructure design, implementation, and management</li><li>
Minimum 3 years&rsquo; experience managing hybrid cloud environments, integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure cloud services</li><li>
Minimum 3 years&rsquo; experience managing cloud infrastructure supporting 1,000+ users across multiple geographic locations</li><li>
Minimum 2 years&rsquo; experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) implementation using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Bicep, or Terraform</li><li>
Minimum 2 years&rsquo; experience with cloud migration projects to include virtual machine migration from on-premises to Azure, and technical expertise in Azure cloud services</li><li>
Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) or Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)</li><li>
Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II</li></ul>

Preferred Qualifications:
<ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in computer science, information systems, information technology, Engineering or related technical field preferred.</li><li>
Prior experience supporting federal or DoD environment</li><li>
Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)</li><li>
Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)</li><li>
Information Technology Information Library (ITIL) v3 or later</li></ul>

Benefits:
<ul><li>Health (PPO &amp; HDHP) Paid Time Off</li><li>
Company Paid STD &amp; LTD, and Basic Life Insurance</li><li>
401k Company Match</li><li>
Paid Time Off</li><li>
Multiple Voluntary Products
</li></ul>Knowesis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and qualifications. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal laws. Our company values all applicants and employees and fosters a work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.</div>

Cloud Architect

Al Watania Information Systems

<div>Al-Watania Information Systems is seeking an experienced GCP Cloud Architect to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing high-performance cloud infrastructure solutions utilizing Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You will collaborate closely with various teams to ensure that our clients' systems are robust, scalable, and cost-effective while maximizing their cloud investments.
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Architect, implement, and optimize cloud solutions leveraging GCP services.</li><li>
Work alongside developers, analysts, and others to translate business needs into technical requirements.</li><li>
Conduct assessments of the current cloud architecture and recommend improvements.</li><li>
Implement security controls and compliance measures for cloud resources.</li><li>
Monitor performance and manage the configuration of cloud environments.</li><li>
Stay informed about the latest GCP updates, tools, and best practices.</li><li>
Provide training and support to team members on cloud solutions and architectural decisions.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.</li><li>
Minimum of 4 years of experience in cloud architecture, specifically with GCP.</li><li>
In-depth knowledge of GCP services, including networking, compute, storage, and security offerings.</li><li>
Experience with cloud migration strategies and best practices.</li><li>
Proficient with automation and scripting tools to manage cloud environments.</li><li>
GCP Professional Cloud Architect certification is a plus.</li></ul></div>

GCP Cloud Architect

VTG Defense

<div>Overview:
<div>
We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions. This role will lead cloud architecture strategy, drive modernization initiatives, and partner with engineering and business teams to deliver cloud-native solutions aligned with organizational goals.</div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Design and architect scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions using AWS services</li><li>
Lead cloud migration and modernization efforts from on-premises to AWS</li><li>
Develop cloud architecture frameworks, standards, and best practices</li><li>
Collaborate with DevOps, engineering, and security teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and automation</li><li>
Ensure cloud environments meet security, compliance, and governance requirements</li><li>
Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency</li><li>
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams</li><li>
Evaluate new AWS services and emerging technologies to improve platform capabilities</li><li>
Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure and application issues</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)</li><li>
8+ years of IT experience with at least 3+ years in cloud architecture</li><li>
Hands-on experience designing and deploying solutions in AWS</li><li>
Strong knowledge of AWS core services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation)</li><li>
Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)</li><li>
Proficiency in scripting or programming (Python, Bash, or similar)</li><li>
Deep understanding of networking, security, and distributed systems</li><li>
Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)</li><li>
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar)</li></ul></div><div></div>

AWS Cloud Architect

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

<div>
 
 Description
 
 
 
 Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for experienced and motivated technologists who possess a unique balance of technical depth and customer facing experience. We are seeking Solutions Architects that will have an opportunity to work with customers, account managers and several internal teams to craft highly scalable, flexible and resilient cloud architectures that address customer business problems and help accelerate the adoption of AWS. In collaboration with sales, you will drive AWS platform adoption across a broad set of customers.
 
 
 As a trusted customer advocate, the solutions architect will help organizations understand advanced cloud-based solutions, and how to migrate existing workloads to the cloud. You will have the opportunity to help shape and execute a strategy to build mind share and broad use of AWS within organizations ranging from new start-ups to large enterprise customers. The ability to link technology with measurable business value is critical to a solutions architect. You should also have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, products, and technical challenges.
 
 
 For the Solutions Architect role, we are looking for a candidate who is comfortable at the intersection of technology and business. He or she will be broadly competent across many areas of technology and deep in a handful of areas. It's ok for them to be less deep in some places, but we need to feel confident that they have the fundamentals and the ability to learn complex new technologies quickly.
 
 
 On the business side, we are looking for excellent communication skills. The Solutions Architect will spend most of their day interacting with customers via email, phone, instant messaging, and in-person meetings. They will meet with developers, team leads, engineering directors, and CxOs. Given the large portion of customers who are self-served, interest in and ability to create one-to-many content such as reference architectures and blog posts is an important part of the role.
 
 
 On the soft-skills side, we are looking for ability to moderate tone and technical depth based on audience and solid ability to pick up on non-verbal communication. Also ability to pick up on &ldquo;un-said&rdquo; drivers is important.
 
 
 On the personal attributes side, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about technology and have the drive and capability to absorb and retain vast amounts of deep technical information continuously.
 
 
 Job responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 As a key member of the business development and sales team, ensure success in building and migrating applications, software and services on the AWS platform
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with the account management team, formulate and execute an account strategy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Educate customers of all sizes on the value proposition of AWS, and participate in deep architectural discussions to ensure solutions are designed for successful deployment in the cloud
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct one-to-few and one-to-many training sessions to transfer knowledge to customers considering or already using AWS
 </li>
 <li>
 Capture and share best-practice knowledge within the AWS solutions architect community
 </li>
 <li>
 Author or otherwise contribute to AWS customer-facing publications such as whitepapers
 </li>
 <li>
 Build deep relationships with senior technical individuals within customers to enable them to be cloud advocates
 </li>
 <li>
 Act as a technical liaison between customers, service engineering teams and support
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Basic Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 4+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data &amp; analytics) experience
 </li>
 <li>
 2+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience
 </li>
 <li>
 10+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Experience working within software development or Internet-related industries
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience working with AWS technologies from a dev/ops perspective
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
 
 
 
 
 Company
 
 - Amazon Web Services EMEA Sarl
 
 
 Job ID: A3180622
 
 
</div>

AWS Solutions Architect - Kuwait Nationals

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank

<div>Cloud Security Architect 
The Cloud Security Architect designs and governs secure cloud architectures that protect organizational data, applications, and platforms. They embed security into cloud strategy and solution delivery, ensuring cloud environments are resilient, compliant, and aligned with business and risk objectives. The Architect partners across engineering, security, and compliance teams to define standards, assess risks, and guide secure adoption of cloud and cloud native capabilities. 
What You&rsquo;ll do
Design and Govern Secure Cloud Architectures
<ul><li>Define and maintain cloud security architecture standards and patterns for public, private, and hybrid environments.
</li></ul><ul><li>Evaluate cloud solution designs to ensure alignment with security principles and organizational risk posture.
</li></ul><ul><li>Identify cloud security risks and recommend mitigation approaches that support business and technology goals.
</li></ul><ul><li>Advise teams on secure configuration and design decisions throughout the system lifecycle
</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrate experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and other cloud solutions is a requirement
</li></ul><ul><li>Automate, provision and manage cloud resources across multiple environments with infrastructure as code (IaC) principles 
</li></ul>Integrate Security into Cloud Delivery and Operations
<ul><li>Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to embed security into cloud native designs, automation, and deployment workflows.
</li></ul><ul><li>Establish monitoring and alerting requirements to support visibility, threat detection, and incident response in cloud environments.
</li></ul><ul><li>Support cloud-related investigations by providing architectural insight and recommending remediation approaches.
</li></ul><ul><li>Promote consistent implementation of cloud security requirements across teams and environments.
</li></ul>Enable Cloud Security Awareness and Collaboration
<ul><li>Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing to engineers and security team members.
</li></ul><ul><li>Partner with compliance stakeholders to ensure cloud solutions meet internal policies and regulatory expectations 
</li></ul>What You&rsquo;ll Need
Education Level
<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems, or a related field.
</li></ul>OR
Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems, or a related field. 
<ul><li>
</li></ul>Work Experience
Years of Experience
<ul><li>7-9 years of experience in cybersecurity, including hands-on cloud security work and experience
</li>designing and securing cloud environments across multiple service models (e.g., SaaS, IaaS, PaaS). 
<li>
</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proficiency
Licenses and Certifications
<ul><li>AWS Certified Security &ndash; Specialty - Required
</li><li>AWS Certified Solutions Architect &ndash; Professional - Preferred
</li><li>CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Preferred
</li><li>CISM - Certified Information Security Manager Preferred
</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
<ul><li>Proficiency: Broad understanding of cloud security concepts, architectures, and shared responsibility models.
</li><li>Skilled Experience with cloud automation and provisioning approaches (e.g., infrastructure as code principles).
</li><li>Skilled Familiarity with monitoring, detection, and security operations practices related to cloud services.</li></ul></div>
 <div><div>AgFirst Farm Credit Bank provides financing, as well as technology and other value-added services, to association partners so they can lend to rural residents and agricultural operations of all sizes. We take pride in investing in our employees, our partners and our community.
</div><div>Find out more on AgFirst.com , and follow us on LinkedIn !</div></div>

Cloud Security Architect

nclouds

<div>Do you thrive at the intersection of deep technical expertise and client-facing impact? We&rsquo;re looking for a Solutions Architect - Sales Engineerwho can shape the future of AWS projects while driving presales success. In this role, you&rsquo;ll design enterprise-grade architectures, lead high-stakes client discussions, and guide migrations and data strategies that unlock the full potential of the cloud. Partnering closely with sales and engineering teams, you&rsquo;ll not only craft solutions but also influence outcomes&mdash;turning opportunities into wins and wins into long-term client value. 
The Role:

The Solutions Architect is a senior technical resource within the organization, fulfilling a coordination and leadership role in the development of AWS projects, with a particular emphasis on presales activities. This role requires extensive technical knowledge and experience in multiple AWS technology areas and integration, coupled with strong planning and analytical skills. Responsible for data architecture and design, as well as the development of data and metadata models, the Senior Solutions Architect also plays a pivotal role in presales engagements, educating customers on the value proposition of AWS and participating in deep architectural discussions to ensure solutions are designed for successful deployment in the cloud. Additionally, they work as part of cross-functional teams dealing with the full spectrum of information management technology. 


Principle Accountabilities:
<ul>
<li>Deliver a project scope that directly supports the key business drivers.</li>
<li>Define the overall architecture, including presales considerations.</li>
<li>Define technical requirements, technical and data architectures, with a focus on presales solutions.</li>
<li>Design and direct the migration process, including data engineering, incorporating presales insights.</li>
<li>Create SOW&rsquo;s and work with sales team to get deal to the finish line</li>
<li>Act as a technical liaison between customers, service engineering teams, and support, especially in presales contexts.</li></ul> 


Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Proven experience in a client-facing pre-sales or sales engineering role, leading technical discovery, solution design, and presentations to both technical and executive stakeholders</li>
<li>Strong ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions, with excellent communication, storytelling, and whiteboarding skills</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with AWS cloud architecture, including designing, migrating, and modernizing customer environments</li>
<li>Experience with Amazon Connect or similar CCaaS platforms, including positioning and demonstrating AI-driven capabilities (e.g., AI Agents, analytics, forecasting, dialers)</li>
<li>Proficiency in coding, scripting, or automation (e.g., Python, Java, PowerShell) to support demos, prototypes, and proof-of-concepts</li>
<li>Practical experience with AI tools and prompt engineering (e.g., Amazon Q, MCP, AWS Kiro) to showcase innovative customer solutions</li>
<li>Background in roles such as Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, or Technical Consultant; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a related field and AWS certifications/SME experience preferred</li>
<li>5+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience</li></ul></div>

Solutions Architect - Sales Engineer

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