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.
$69K - $117K *
Engage with a dynamic team to tackle full life cycle projects, generating innovative design solutions and collaborating with consultants to deliver exceptional results in commercial architecture...
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$69K - $117K *
Join a dynamic team to shape the future of data center architecture. Collaborate on full life cycle projects, generate innovative design solutions, and enhance your expertise in a supportive environme...
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Senior Solutions Architect | Vulnerability/Exposure Management (Remote)
$175K - $200K *
Unlock your potential by leading complex client engagements in vulnerability management modernization. Drive strategic architecture and operational excellence to enhance security posture and reduce cy...
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Senior Solutions Architect | Vulnerability/Exposure Management (Remote)
$175K - $200K *
Take ownership of transformative security solutions by leading complex client engagements in vulnerability management and exposure assessment. Drive risk-based strategies and architect innovative prog...
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Partner Solutions Architect - New York
$129K - $216K *
Drive innovative networking solutions by collaborating with partners, conducting training, and developing content. Engage in events and leverage competitive insights to enhance partner relationships a...
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$125K - $150K *
Help us lead Anaplan model development as an architectural SME, driving large-scale connected planning solutions while collaborating with senior leadership to optimize processes and deliver insights e...
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$110K - $130K *
Champion innovative Anaplan solutions by leading model development and architecture. Collaborate with senior leadership to optimize connected planning strategies and drive impactful insights across th...
1 week ago
$74K - $138K *
Contribute to the design and implementation of Pega-based solutions, gaining hands-on experience while collaborating with architects and developers to enhance business processes and deliver high-quali...
2 weeks ago
Cloud Architecture & Strategy Engineering Manager
$147K - $221K *
Lead the charge in managing a dynamic team of Cloud Solution Architects to design and optimize resilient cloud systems, ensuring security and performance for diverse clients while fostering innovation...
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Cloud Architecture & Strategy Engineering Manager
$147K - $221K *
Lead a talented team to architect resilient cloud systems, ensuring they meet operational needs while fostering innovation and professional growth through effective management and mentorship...
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Cloud Architecture & Strategy Engineering Manager
$147K - $221K *
Manage a team of Cloud Architects to design and implement resilient cloud solutions. Drive innovation within cloud strategies, ensuring operational efficiency, security, and cost-effectiveness for div...
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$142K - $167K *
Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by leading the migration of on-premises workloads to AWS. Collaborate with teams to build secure, automated environments while optimizing performance and cost...
6 days ago
$145K - $175K *
Transform your career by leading the architecture for cutting-edge POS technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design secure, scalable solutions while driving modernization and innovati...
5 days ago
Solution Consultant, Data Center & Cloud Platform
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of Solution Consultants, delivering expert guidance on Atlassian products to help clients maximize their investments and achieve strategic outcomes in the Pu...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Champion the design and operation of enterprise-grade cloud services, enabling NASA teams to innovate and deploy applications. Leverage your expertise in Kubernetes and IoT to enhance infrastructure a...
4 weeks ago
$97K - $138K *
Support and maintain a secure IT environment, ensuring reliable systems and user services. Troubleshoot technical issues, assist users, and uphold compliance with security standards while managing inf...
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Platform Engineer/Architect, SME
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of secure platform engineering. Leverage your expertise in enterprise systems architecture and security to support critical infrastructure and ensure compliance i...
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$97K - $138K *
Join us to support and maintain a secure IT environment, ensuring reliable systems and user services. You'll troubleshoot issues, assist users, and uphold compliance while managing infrastructure and...
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Senior / Principal Solutions Architect
$125K - $150K *
Lead strategic assessments for a Public Sector client, evaluating their technical environment and cloud operating model. Shape actionable recommendations to guide executive decisions for a secure and...
2 weeks ago
Principal Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (GCP)
$144K - $288K *
Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, ensuring security and scalability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support healthcare applications and syste...
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$241K - $255K *
Transform your career by developing and enhancing complex Big-Data Cloud systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive innovative solutions in Cloud Computing and Distributed Systems, ensuring hig...
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$130K - $155K *
Empower your career by leading cloud operations in a dynamic enterprise. Drive strategic initiatives, optimize infrastructure, and mentor diverse teams to enhance reliability, security, and performanc...
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$77K - $117K *
Drive day-to-day operations of Azure and Microsoft 365 services, ensuring optimal performance, incident management, and compliance with service levels while supporting service transitions and maintena...
4 weeks ago
Capgemini Invent - Cloud Architecture - Senior Consultant
$145K - $175K *
Shape the future of cloud solutions by leading migration and modernization initiatives. Design secure, scalable architectures across major platforms, ensuring resilience and cost-effectiveness while t...
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Capgemini Invent - Cloud Architecture - Senior Consultant
$120K - $145K *
Engineer robust cloud solutions that are secure, scalable, and cost-effective. Lead migration and modernization initiatives, transforming business needs into actionable designs for engineering teams a...
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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.