Senior Cloud Solutions Architect - Remote Leader

CDM Smith; Davenport (IA); Remote; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to drive client engagements and develop strategic cloud and application solutions. You will partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities, translate objectives into practical designs, and guide complex initiatives through implementation and operational transition.

You will lead solution discovery, roadmaps, and delivery plans for cloud and technology programs while collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure business

Qualifications

• Experience designing, implementing and delivering enterprise technology solutions.
• Leading complex, cross-functional technology initiatives from discovery through implementation.
• Engaging business leaders to gather requirements and translate objectives into designs.
• Advanced understanding of Azure services and cloud solution architecture.
• Working knowledge of AWS and cloud architecture principles.
• Strong networking concepts including DNS, routing, firewalls, VPNs, and hybrid networking.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical advisor to business stakeholders and translate opportunities into technology solutions.
• Lead solution discovery, requirements gathering, and stakeholder workshops.
• Develop practical, scalable solution designs aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee full solution lifecycle from implementation to operation.
• Lead engagements from concept through deployment and transition to operations.
• Collaborate with vendors, delivery teams, and the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCOE).
• Provide leadership to Solution Architects and delivery teams throughout lifecycle.
• Evaluate options based on value, cost, risk, and long-term supportability.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies for successful outcomes.
• Drive adoption of architecture standards and delivery best practices.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Solution discovery

Stakeholder management

Azure services

AWS

Networking

Databases

Linux

APIs

Security

Vendors management

Leadership

Cost evaluation

Delivery planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

8 years related experience

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to drive client engagements and develop strategic cloud and application solutions. You will partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities, translate objectives into practical designs, and guide complex initiatives through implementation and operational transition.

You will lead solution discovery, roadmaps, and delivery plans for cloud and technology programs while collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure business