Senior Cloud Solutions Architect — Remote Leader

CDM Smith; Toledo (OH); 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 our Cloud Solutions team. You will partner with business stakeholders to define strategies, identify opportunities, and deliver measurable value across cloud, application, and technology initiatives.

You will guide engagements from discovery through deployment, working with the Cloud Center of Excellence and delivery teams to ensure solutions align with business needs, platform

Qualifications

• Experience in solution architecture or consulting roles delivering enterprise technology solutions.
• Ability to lead cross-functional technology initiatives from discovery through implementation.
• Strong communication to translate objectives into practical designs.
• Advanced understanding of Azure and AWS cloud services, networking, and security.
• Experience with data architectures, APIs, and SaaS integrations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical advisor to business stakeholders and identify technology opportunities.
• Lead client engagement from discovery through business case development.
• Translate business needs into scalable, practical technology solutions.
• Guide solution lifecycle from concept through deployment and operation.
• Develop roadmaps and delivery plans for cloud, applications, and IT initiatives.
• Lead complex engagements from concept to deployment and transition.
• Collaborate with leaders, vendors, and delivery teams for successful outcomes.
• Provide guidance to architects and engineers across the lifecycle.
• Assess options, costs, risks, and long-term supportability.

Skills

Solution architecture

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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

You will guide engagements from discovery through deployment, working with the Cloud Center of Excellence and delivery teams to ensure solutions align with business needs, platform