Lead Cloud Solutions Architect — Remote & Azure

CDM Smith; Rio Rancho (NM); Remote; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to serve as the senior client-facing technology leader for the Cloud Solutions team. You will partner with business stakeholders to understand objectives, identify opportunities, and develop measurable, value-driven solution strategies for complex cloud initiatives.

You will guide engagements across concept, discovery, requirements, and implementation planning, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and governance while driving

Qualifications

• Experience in solution architecture and leading enterprise technology initiatives.
• Strong ability to translate business needs into practical cloud solutions.
• Excellent communication with business leaders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical advisor to business stakeholders.
• Lead solution discovery, requirements gathering, and workshops.
• Develop implementation roadmaps for cloud, apps, and tech projects.
• Guide solution lifecycle from concept to deployment and support.
• Collaborate with vendors, delivery teams, and the Cloud Center of Excellence.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Azure

AWS

Networking

Relational databases

Linux

APIs

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to serve as the senior client-facing technology leader for the Cloud Solutions team. You will partner with business stakeholders to understand objectives, identify opportunities, and develop measurable, value-driven solution strategies for complex cloud initiatives.

You will guide engagements across concept, discovery, requirements, and implementation planning, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and governance while driving