Explore Cloud Solutions Architect Jobs

Cloud Solutions Architects design the technology foundations that help organizations modernize, scale, and innovate. They translate business needs into secure, reliable cloud architectures, guide implementation, and help teams make effective use of cloud platforms. Browse vetted Cloud Solutions Architect opportunities on Ladders, including roles that pay $100,000 or more.

What Does a Cloud Solutions Architect Do?

These professionals assess technical requirements and create cloud designs that balance performance, security, resilience, and cost. Their work may include selecting services and deployment models, planning migrations, setting architecture standards, and collaborating with engineering, security, operations, and business stakeholders. Depending on the role, they may focus on public, private, or hybrid cloud environments.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience with platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud, along with knowledge of networking, identity and access management, infrastructure as code, containers, and distributed systems. Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills are also important, since architects must explain trade-offs and align technical plans with business goals. Cloud certifications can be useful, though requirements vary by employer.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Cloud Solutions Architects work across industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and consulting. Job titles and responsibilities may vary, with opportunities ranging from hands-on architecture roles to enterprise and customer-facing positions. Compensation depends on experience, location, industry, and scope; Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

Find Your Next Cloud Architecture Role

Use Ladders to explore Cloud Solutions Architect openings that match your experience and career goals. Review each listing for platform requirements, organizational scope, work arrangements, and compensation details, then apply to roles that fit your strengths in cloud design and delivery.

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$165K - $231K *

Transform complex security challenges into innovative solutions for public-sector and commercial clients. Lead technical pre-sales efforts, collaborating with sales teams to deliver tailored architect...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in architecting and deploying Azure cloud solutions, ensuring secure and efficient enterprise IT infrastructure. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive innovation and optimize cloud s...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by supporting cloud development for data analysis, implementing integrated systems and processes to optimize large-volume data processing while ensuring compliance and security in a f...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$59K - $106K *

Manage and enhance cloud application operations, ensuring security and compliance within Azure environments. Collaborate on governance controls, incident detection, and system monitoring while providi...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $155K *

Optimize cloud security through collaboration, delivering robust solutions and monitoring secure architectures. Engage with stakeholders to enhance usability and seamlessly integrate security into dep...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of security and development, leading the integration of secure practices in software architecture. Collaborate with teams to enhance security throughout the sof...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$59K - $106K *

Empower cloud operations by managing Azure environments, ensuring security compliance, and enhancing system performance. Collaborate with teams to implement governance controls and provide expert supp...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Build and maintain robust security controls across cloud environments, ensuring data protection and compliance. Collaborate on vulnerability management and secure configurations to enhance overall ent...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Engineer and maintain security controls across cloud environments, focusing on identity, network security, and compliance. Contribute to vulnerability management and secure configurations to enhance o...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Unlock the potential of enterprise security by designing and maintaining robust controls across cloud environments, ensuring data protection and compliance while driving continuous improvement in secu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Advance your career by designing and maintaining security controls across cloud environments, ensuring robust protection of data and infrastructure while supporting compliance and risk management init...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security across cloud environments. You'll design, implement, and maintain security controls, ensuring robust protection of enterprise data and infrastructure...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing security controls across cloud environments, ensuring robust protection of enterprise data and infrastructure while enhancing compliance and risk mana...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Elevate security measures by designing and maintaining robust controls across cloud environments, ensuring data protection and compliance while enhancing overall enterprise risk management strategies...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by implementing and managing security controls across cloud environments, ensuring robust protection of enterprise data and infrastructure while supporting compliance and risk mana...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Drive security initiatives by implementing and managing controls across cloud environments, ensuring robust protection of data and infrastructure while enhancing compliance and risk management efforts...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of cloud security by designing and implementing robust monitoring systems, automating incident responses, and mentoring a skilled team to enhance cybersecurity practices at an enterpr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Manage customer expectations by designing and scoping vulnerability management solutions, acting as the technical bridge between client security teams and engineering to ensure successful implementati...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K *

Take ownership of innovative cloud security solutions by engineering autonomous AI tools that meet complex requirements, ensuring robust security and efficiency in high-velocity environments. Drive pr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $235K *

Join us in shaping critical cloud architecture solutions for USSTRATCOM. Leverage over a decade of experience to enhance national security efforts through innovative technology and strategic insights...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Innovate cloud solutions by designing and automating infrastructure in Cloud.gov and Azure. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and security, driving impactful results for clients while shap...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing cloud-based virtual desktop environments. This hands-on role leads AWS WorkSpaces architecture, ensuring seamless integration and operation of cloud ser...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and optimization of scalable cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance automation, reliability, and cost efficiency while mentorin...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading cloud engineering initiatives, driving innovative solutions, and architecting robust platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud capabilities and de...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $190K *

Transform cloud infrastructure for a multi-tenant network platform, ensuring secure, compliant operations. Collaborate with engineering teams to build, deploy, and manage AWS environments, focusing on...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Cloud Solutions Architect do?question toggle

    A Cloud Solutions Architect designs cloud environments that meet an organization’s technical and business needs. Responsibilities often include choosing cloud services, planning migrations, setting security and reliability standards, and advising teams on implementation.

  • What skills are commonly required for Cloud Solutions Architect jobs?question toggle

    Common skills include experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud; cloud networking; security and identity management; infrastructure as code; containers; and system design. Communication and the ability to explain architectural trade-offs are also valuable.

  • Do Cloud Solutions Architects need certifications?question toggle

    Certification requirements vary by employer. Credentials from AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud may help demonstrate platform knowledge, while hands-on experience and relevant architecture expertise are often important qualifications.

  • How much do Cloud Solutions Architect jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay varies based on experience, location, industry, platform expertise, and role scope. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation details.

  • Where can Cloud Solutions Architects find jobs?question toggle

    Cloud Solutions Architects can find opportunities across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, consulting, and other industries. Ladders lists vetted professional openings, including roles focused on cloud architecture and solutions design.