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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Principal Solution Architect - Security
$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...
5 days ago
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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...
1 week ago
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
Cloud Security Engineer (CYDY-001-01)
$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
$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...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Cloud Security Software Engineer
$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$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
$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...
4 days ago
Cloud Computing Engineer - AWS
$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
$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
Principal Architect, Cloud Engineering - R01571777
$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
$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
What does a Cloud Solutions Architect do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.