Remote Lead Cloud Solutions Architect

CDM Smith; Carson City (NV); Remote; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to serve as the senior client-facing technology leader for the Cloud Solutions team. You will work with business stakeholders to translate objectives into scalable cloud solutions and provide guidance across the full solution lifecycle.

You will lead engagements, manage risks, collaborate with vendors, and mentor junior architects, ensuring solutions leverage Azure, AWS, and enterprise standards while delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8 years of related experience preferred.
• Experience leading cross-functional technology initiatives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical advisor to business stakeholders.
• Lead client engagement activities from discovery to requirements.
• Translate business needs into scalable, practical tech solutions.
• Experience lifecycle management from implementation to operations.
• Develop strategies and roadmaps for cloud, apps, and tech initiatives.
• Lead complex engagements from concept through deployment and transition.
• Collaborate with leaders, vendors, and delivery teams to ensure success.
• Provide guidance to architects, engineers, and delivery teams.
• Assess options and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies for delivery.

Skills

Solution architecture

Cloud platforms

Azure

AWS

Networking

Linux

APIs

DevOps

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Azure

AWS

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

IaC (Terraform)

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to serve as the senior client-facing technology leader for the Cloud Solutions team. You will work with business stakeholders to translate objectives into scalable cloud solutions and provide guidance across the full solution lifecycle.

You will lead engagements, manage risks, collaborate with vendors, and mentor junior architects, ensuring solutions leverage Azure, AWS, and enterprise standards while delivering