Remote Senior Cloud Solutions Architect

CDM Smith; Missoula (MT); Remote; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to act as the senior technical leader for the Cloud Solutions team. You will partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities, develop solution strategies, and deliver measurable value for complex cloud initiatives.

You will guide engagements from discovery through deployment, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and best practices, while collaborating with the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCOE) and vendors to drive

Qualifications

• Experience leading solution architecture engagements from discovery through implementation.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions.
• Strong client-facing and presentation skills.
• Deep understanding of Azure and AWS cloud services and hybrid architectures.
• Knowledge of networking, security, and data integration considerations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior technical advisor to business stakeholders and drive solution strategies.
• Lead client engagements: workshops, requirements, and business-case development.
• Translate needs into practical, scalable cloud and app solutions.
• Oversee full solution lifecycle: design, implementation, and operational transition.
• Develop roadmaps and delivery plans for cloud, applications, and technology initiatives.
• Lead complex engagements from concept to deployment with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with vendors, delivery teams, and the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCOE).
• Provide guidance to architects, engineers, and delivery staff throughout projects.
• Assess costs, licensing, security, and long-term supportability for solutions.

Skills

Solution architecture

Technical leadership

Client engagement

Stakeholder management

Cloud computing

Security concepts

Networking concepts

Data architectures

Linux / Unix

APIs & SaaS integration

DevOps / CI-CD

Education

Bachelor's Degree

8 years of related experience

Tools

Azure

AWS

DNS / Networking

VPNs / Hybrid networking

APIs / Integration platforms

IaC / DevOps tooling

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to act as the senior technical leader for the Cloud Solutions team. You will partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities, develop solution strategies, and deliver measurable value for complex cloud initiatives.

You will guide engagements from discovery through deployment, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and best practices, while collaborating with the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCOE) and vendors to drive