Remote Cloud Solutions Architect Lead

CDM Smith; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to act as the senior client-facing technology leader for cloud initiatives. You will partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities and develop measurable strategies, guiding engagements from discovery to deployment.

You will collaborate with the Cloud Center of Excellence and delivery teams to ensure enterprise standards, risk management, and value realization across cloud, application, and technology programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent on related field.
• 8+ years of experience in solution architecture or consulting.
• Experience leading cross-functional technology initiatives.
• Travel may be required (domestic/international).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical advisor for business stakeholders.
• Lead client engagement, discovery, and requirements workshops.
• Translate business needs into scalable technology solutions.
• Guide solution lifecycle from concept to deployment and transition.
• Collaborate with vendors, delivery teams, and the Cloud Center of Excellence.
• Provide leadership to architects and engineers throughout delivery.

Skills

Azure

AWS

Networking

Linux

APIs

Stakeholder mgmt

Cloud architecture

Solution leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

8 years of related experience

Tools

Azure

AWS

CCOE

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to act as the senior client-facing technology leader for cloud initiatives. You will partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities and develop measurable strategies, guiding engagements from discovery to deployment.

You will collaborate with the Cloud Center of Excellence and delivery teams to ensure enterprise standards, risk management, and value realization across cloud, application, and technology programs.