Senior Cloud Solutions Architect — Remote Azure Expert

CDM Smith; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to partner with business stakeholders, understand strategic objectives, and develop actionable solution strategies for complex cloud initiatives. You will lead engagements from discovery through deployment, guiding cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver measurable business value.

The role emphasizes leadership, architectural excellence, and ongoing optimization of cloud, application, and technology initiatives across enterprise

Qualifications

• Experience in solution architecture and client-facing technology leadership.
• Leadership of cross-functional technology initiatives from discovery through implementation.
• Strong ability to translate business needs into practical technology solutions.
• Experience with cloud and on-premise hybrid environments and security concepts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagement activities including solution discovery and workshops.
• Translate business needs into scalable technology solutions.
• Guide solution lifecycle from concept to deployment and transition.
• Collaborate with vendors and delivery teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Provide technical leadership to architects and engineers.
• Drive adoption of standardized delivery practices and architecture standards.

Skills

Azure services

Cloud architecture

Identity services

Networking concepts

Security concepts

Linux experience

APIs & integrations

Stakeholder management

Solution leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Azure

AWS

VPNs

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to partner with business stakeholders, understand strategic objectives, and develop actionable solution strategies for complex cloud initiatives. You will lead engagements from discovery through deployment, guiding cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver measurable business value.

The role emphasizes leadership, architectural excellence, and ongoing optimization of cloud, application, and technology initiatives across enterprise