Senior Cloud Architect - Remote & Azure Expert

CDM Smith; Lisle (IL); 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 the Cloud Solutions team, partnering with business stakeholders to understand strategic objectives, identify technology opportunities, and develop solution strategies that deliver measurable business value.

This role leads client engagement, solution discovery, requirements analysis, and implementation planning for complex cloud, application, and technology initiatives, guiding

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex, cross-functional technology initiatives.
• Ability to translate business needs into practical technology solutions and implementable designs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to influence decisions.
• Advanced understanding of cloud platforms (Azure) and cloud solution architecture.
• Knowledge of enterprise networking, security concepts, and data integrations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical advisor to business stakeholders and partners.
• Lead client engagement activities, including solution discovery, requirements gathering, and workshops.
• Translate business needs into scalable, practical technology solutions aligned with goals.
• Experience guiding the full solution lifecycle from concept through deployment and transition.
• Develop strategies, roadmaps, and delivery plans for cloud, application, and technology initiatives.
• Lead complex engagements from concept to implementation and operational transition.
• Collaborate with vendors, delivery teams, and the Cloud Center of Excellence to ensure successful outcomes.

Skills

Solution architecture

Technical leadership

Client-facing

Stakeholder management

Azure cloud

AWS cloud

Hybrid cloud

Security concepts

DevOps / IaC

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

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

This role leads client engagement, solution discovery, requirements analysis, and implementation planning for complex cloud, application, and technology initiatives, guiding