Remote Lead Cloud Solutions Architect

CDM Smith; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Irvine, CA seeks a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to partner with stakeholders and guide complex cloud initiatives from discovery to deployment. You will lead engagements, shape solution strategies, and ensure sustainable delivery across cloud, application, and technology domains.

We expect strong architectural leadership, cloud expertise (Azure and AWS), and excellent stakeholder communication to deliver measurable business value while aligning with enterprise standards and

Qualifications

• Experience in solution architecture, consulting, or customer-facing technology roles delivering enterprise solutions.
• Ability to lead cross-functional technology initiatives from discovery through implementation with measurable outcomes.
• Proven ability to translate business needs into practical technology designs and roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical advisor to business stakeholders, identifying technology-enabled opportunities.
• Lead client engagement, discovery, requirements gathering, and business-case development.
• Translate needs into scalable, secure technology solutions aligned with objectives.
• Guide solution lifecycle from concept through deployment and operational transition.
• Develop roadmaps and delivery plans for cloud, applications, and technology initiatives.
• Collaborate with vendors, delivery teams, and the Cloud Center of Excellence to ensure standards.

Skills

Solution architecture

Cloud leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical advisory

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

CDM Smith in Irvine, CA seeks a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to partner with stakeholders and guide complex cloud initiatives from discovery to deployment. You will lead engagements, shape solution strategies, and ensure sustainable delivery across cloud, application, and technology domains.

We expect strong architectural leadership, cloud expertise (Azure and AWS), and excellent stakeholder communication to deliver measurable business value while aligning with enterprise standards and