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.
$125K - $150K *
Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by designing and implementing secure, scalable AWS solutions. Collaborate across teams to optimize performance, ensure compliance, and drive innovation in clou...
4 days ago
$125K - $150K *
Innovate and manage scalable AWS cloud infrastructure, focusing on IaC, CI/CD, and security. Collaborate across teams to optimize performance, compliance, and cost while ensuring robust monitoring and...
4 days ago
Consulting Solutions Architect - AI Data Center
$150K - $175K *
Join a dynamic team as you provide enterprise-scale technical solutions in data protection, cloud security, and hybrid infrastructures. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to drive innovative...
1 week ago
Senior Cloud Engineer/Architect (AWS)
$131K - $237K *
Unlock potential by designing and implementing secure AWS architectures for complex defense environments, ensuring compliance with DoD standards while leading innovative cloud solutions and identity m...
5 days ago
Consulting Solutions Architect - AI Data Center
$150K - $175K *
Champion innovative data protection solutions by collaborating with clients and teams to enhance security architectures and drive successful outcomes across enterprise environments. Leverage your expe...
1 week ago
Consulting Solutions Architect - AI Data Center
$150K - $175K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative data protection solutions, collaborating with enterprise clients to enhance security architectures and drive successful outcomes. Engage with cross-functional...
1 week ago
Solutions Architect - Communications, Media, Entertainment and Games
$180K - $247K *
Elevate customer success by leading the adoption of advanced data solutions. Collaborate with teams to design architectures, implement projects, and provide technical guidance, ensuring strategic valu...
1 week ago
$125K - $150K *
Unlock the potential of enterprise digital experiences by leading AEM Cloud migrations, designing scalable architectures, and enhancing content delivery capabilities through innovative solutions and c...
1 week ago
GovCloud - Cloud Operations Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Empower your career by managing AWS GovCloud operations, ensuring security compliance, and driving continuous improvement in a collaborative environment. Bring your expertise to support critical appli...
1 week ago
$125K - $150K *
Reimagine enterprise architecture by defining a multi-year technology roadmap, optimizing systems, and leading major initiatives across business applications, data analytics, and AI to drive growth an...
3 weeks ago
$64K - $96K *
Pioneer the development of innovative cloud platforms that enhance enterprise applications and solutions. Collaborate across teams to implement cloud strategies, ensuring robust infrastructure and sea...
5 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate cloud security by designing robust AWS architectures, enforcing compliance, and integrating security into DevOps workflows. Drive best practices and protect critical cloud environments through...
6 days ago
$135K - $216K *
Join us in enhancing cloud security for critical national systems. This role involves planning, implementing, and managing secure cloud environments while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity regula...
1 week ago
Staff AWS Solution Architecture Consultant
$150K - $170K *
Drive cloud transformation by leveraging AWS and AI technologies. Collaborate with clients to optimize their operations, ensuring scalable and secure solutions while leading a high-performing technica...
2 weeks ago
Practice Architect, Agentic Data Cloud
$224K - $311K *
Lead a team that defines and executes global go-to-market strategies for data analytics and AI solutions, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to drive growth and enhance customer engageme...
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$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's redefining cloud security by leveraging your expertise in automation and incident response to enhance enterprise-scale cybersecurity operations in a dynamic environment...
2 weeks ago
Principal Cloud Security Architect
$145K - $175K *
Lead the charge in designing secure, scalable cloud architectures while collaborating on policies and best practices with cross-functional teams. Influence strategic cloud security initiatives and dri...
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Principal Cloud Security Architect
$150K - $180K *
Lead the development of secure cloud architectures, influencing policies and practices that align with strategic goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and embed security into clou...
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Principal Cloud Security Architect
$145K - $175K *
Empower cloud security through architecting secure, scalable solutions that align with enterprise objectives. Lead best practices in compliance, risk assessment, and innovative technologies to enhance...
Reposted today
$130K - $155K *
Empower data-driven decisions by leading cloud architecture for a robust analytics platform. Drive innovation in data integration, security, and scalability while guiding a technical team to enhance b...
Reposted 4 days ago
Principal Cloud Security Architect
$150K - $180K *
Champion secure cloud architectures by defining policies, designing compliance automation, and leading risk assessments. Collaborate with teams to integrate security practices, ensuring robust governa...
Reposted today
Principal Cloud Security Architect
$145K - $175K *
Champion enterprise-wide cloud security through innovative architecture and compliance-driven solutions. Collaborate across teams to define policies, lead risk assessments, and integrate security into...
Reposted today
Principal Cloud Security Architect
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in designing secure, scalable cloud architectures while partnering with stakeholders to define and implement cloud security policies, ensuring compliance and integrating security pract...
Reposted today
Principal Cloud Security Architect
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's redefining cloud security architecture across major platforms. Leverage your expertise to devise secure, scalable solutions while shaping enterprise-wide security policies aligned w...
Reposted today
$134K - $164K *
Innovate secure, automated AWS GovCloud environments for a mission-critical platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure, streamline operations, and ensure compliance wh...
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.