Remote Lead Cloud Solutions Architect

CDM Smith; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; 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 our Cloud Solutions team. You will partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities, develop solution strategies, and guide complex cloud initiatives through discovery, design, and deployment.

You will collaborate with the Cloud Center of Excellence and cross-functional teams to ensure solutions meet business goals, security, and long-term sustainment, while providing mentorship to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Experience in Azure cloud solutions and hybrid cloud concepts.
• Experience with AWS and cloud architecture principles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical advisor for business stakeholders on cloud solutions.
• Lead client engagement activities, including discovery, requirements gathering, and business case development.
• Translate business needs into practical cloud architectures and roadmaps.
• Lead solution lifecycle activities from concept through deployment and operations.
• Collaborate with vendors, delivery teams, and the Cloud Center of Excellence to ensure standards.
• Provide leadership and guidance to architects, engineers, and delivery teams.

Skills

Azure

AWS

Solution design

Cloud architecture

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

IaC

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to serve as the senior client-facing technology leader for our Cloud Solutions team. You will partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities, develop solution strategies, and guide complex cloud initiatives through discovery, design, and deployment.

You will collaborate with the Cloud Center of Excellence and cross-functional teams to ensure solutions meet business goals, security, and long-term sustainment, while providing mentorship to