Remote Lead Cloud Solutions Architect

CDM Smith; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect who acts as the senior client-facing technology leader for cloud initiatives. You will partner with stakeholders to define objectives, develop strategies, and guide complex engagements from discovery to deployment.

The role requires strong architectural, leadership, and communication skills, with deep knowledge of Azure, AWS, networking, and data architectures. Travel and remote work expectations are specified in the posting.

Qualifications

• Experience in solution architecture, consulting or customer-facing technology roles.
• Leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from discovery through implementation.
• Engaging business leaders to translate objectives into technology solutions.
• Azure and AWS cloud services knowledge; security concepts.
• Strong networking, databases, and data integration understanding.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical advisor to business stakeholders.
• Lead solution discovery, requirements gathering, and workshops.
• Translate business needs into scalable technology solutions.
• Oversee lifecycle from concept through deployment and transition.
• Collaborate with vendors, delivery teams, and the Cloud Center of Excellence.

Skills

Solution architecture

Technical leadership

Client-facing

Cross-functional

Azure

AWS

Networking

Databases

Linux

APIs/integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

8 years experience

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect who acts as the senior client-facing technology leader for cloud initiatives. You will partner with stakeholders to define objectives, develop strategies, and guide complex engagements from discovery to deployment.

The role requires strong architectural, leadership, and communication skills, with deep knowledge of Azure, AWS, networking, and data architectures. Travel and remote work expectations are specified in the posting.