Senior Cloud Architect — Cloud Strategy & Delivery (Remote)

CDM Smith; Fayetteville (NC); Remote; 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 cloud initiatives. You will partner with stakeholders to understand objectives, identify opportunities, and develop strategies that deliver measurable business value.

You will guide engagements from discovery through deployment and operational transition, collaborating with vendors, delivery teams, and the Cloud Center of Excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex, cross-functional technology initiatives from discovery through implementation.
• Ability to translate business needs into practical, scalable technology solutions.
• Experience engaging business leaders to gather requirements and develop implementation-ready designs.
• Advanced understanding of cloud services, networking, identity, and security concepts.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills for executive-level conversations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical advisor for business stakeholders and guide technology opportunities.
• Lead solution discovery, requirements gathering, workshops, and business case development.
• Translate needs into practical, scalable solutions aligned with goals and platform capabilities.
• Guide engagements from concept through deployment and operational transition.
• Lead vendor evaluations and proof-of-concept initiatives to support delivery decisions.

Skills

Solution architecture

Client engagement

Azure

AWS

Security concepts

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor evaluation

Cost optimization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Azure

AWS

Cloud Center of Excellence

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to serve as the senior client-facing technology leader for cloud initiatives. You will partner with stakeholders to understand objectives, identify opportunities, and develop strategies that deliver measurable business value.

You will guide engagements from discovery through deployment and operational transition, collaborating with vendors, delivery teams, and the Cloud Center of Excellence.