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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$130K - $156K *

Innovate cloud security solutions by leveraging expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance to support enterprise cloud initiatives. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to DoD s...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and implementation of secure, automated cloud solutions for critical national security missions, focusing on AWS services and DevSecOps practices in high-secu...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Innovate cloud solutions by leading architecture from conception to delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable, secure technology solutions while ensuring compli...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$143K - $273K *

Architect cloud solutions that align with business goals, guiding enterprise cloud strategy, migration, and modernization across major platforms while mentoring teams to deliver secure, timely results...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $273K *

Engineer innovative cloud solutions by architecting robust public cloud environments, engaging with clients and teams, and driving successful project delivery while integrating advanced technologies a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $273K *

Join a team that's shaping industry-leading cloud strategies as a trusted advisor. You'll lead public cloud architecture solutions, ensuring seamless delivery through collaboration, innovation, and a...

Dallas, TXRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by leading design and optimization efforts, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability. Collaborate with teams to drive automation and cost efficiency while mentori...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $186K *

Join a team that's shaping enterprise solutions through innovative architecture design, supporting complex operational environments, and enhancing AI/ML capabilities to drive technical excellence and...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's designing and implementing secure, scalable AWS cloud solutions. Leverage your expertise in cloud security, DevSecOps, and automation to optimize enterprise environments and support...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement cloud security solutions, leveraging your expertise in AWS, scripting, and SIEM tools to enhance incident response and mentor junior staff in a collaborativ...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing cloud security solutions. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance incident response and drive continuous improvement in cybersecurity practices at...

Herndon, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $116K *

Innovate solutions for clients by leveraging geospatial technologies and remote sensing expertise. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer success and drive impactful projects, ensuring tailored so...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $174K *

Shape the future of space exploration by leading technology development, engaging with partners, and building strategic roadmaps that align with company goals while staying abreast of industry advance...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$156K - $240K *

Innovate solutions at the intersection of cloud technology and engineering. Lead AWS projects, mentor teams, and drive best practices while ensuring delivery excellence across multiple client engageme...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to drive innovative solutions as a key architect for cloud technology alliances, enhancing data management and AI capabilities through strategic collaboration with GCP, ensuring excell...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $175K *

Drive the development of innovative AI and data solutions, enhancing enterprise data platforms while ensuring scalable, quality delivery. Collaborate with teams to define technical architecture, shapi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $187K *

Champion innovative solutions in AWS GenAI, architecting robust data pipelines and RAG systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact projects, ensuring security and governanc...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design, deployment, and management of scalable AWS cloud environments, ensuring robust infrastructure and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver complex cloud project...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $165K *

Innovate solutions as a Lead Solutions Architect, guiding technical delivery across full-stack development and automation. Collaborate with teams to ensure scalable, secure solutions that meet client...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Drive the future of AI and data services by architecting scalable platform solutions. Partner with customers to enhance their NeoCloud offerings and influence their long-term architecture decisions fo...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Lead transformative projects by analyzing legacy systems and optimizing processes. Collaborate with teams to extract business rules and ensure seamless transitions to modern solutions, enhancing opera...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data architecture by leading the design and delivery of unified customer data solutions within the Salesforce ecosystem, ensuring client success through innova...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Execute cloud security strategies to secure and maintain compliance for cloud platforms across multiple secure networks, supporting OSINT-focused mission systems with a focus on risk analysis and vuln...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $202K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud security. As a Principal Cloud Security Architect, you'll design and implement comprehensive security architectures across diverse cloud platforms while...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$155K *

Engineer robust cloud security solutions, optimizing CSPM tools and standards. Collaborate with development teams to ensure secure cloud adoption across AWS, Azure, and GCP, enhancing the security pos...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.