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.
Senior Cloud Security Architect *
$123K - $156K *
Innovate security architecture for enterprise applications, focusing on AI solutions. Lead initiatives to assess risks, enhance controls, and ensure compliance across cloud environments while collabor...
6 days ago
Deployment Engineer (Tuesday-Saturday workweek)
$80K - $95K *
Explore a key role in our team as you manage and optimize software deployments, ensuring seamless integration and functionality of critical financial applications for our clients while collaborating w...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Deployment Engineer (Tuesday-Saturday workweek)
$80K - $95K *
Unlock your potential as a Deployment Engineer, responsible for executing software deployments, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with diverse teams for optimal performance in a fast-paced...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in designing cutting-edge enterprise data architectures that enable scalable, secure, and AI-ready solutions, while collaborating with technical teams to deliver impactful client engag...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
SAP Principal Delivery Architect
$150K - $180K *
Transform customer engagements by owning solution direction across multiple accounts. Drive platform adoption, orchestrate delivery teams, and shape opportunities to ensure measurable value and long-t...
3 weeks ago
Senior Staff Cloud Security Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Unlock your potential as a strategic security engineer, driving impactful initiatives to enhance security in complex SaaS environments. Collaborate with teams to protect sensitive data and mentor peer...
2 weeks ago
$86K - $198K *
Elevate your career by designing secure, scalable AWS architectures for mission-critical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and operational readiness while driving i...
Reposted 1 week ago
AWS Software Engineer (Cloud / DevOps) w/ TS/SCI
$150K - $230K *
Join our team to design, develop, and deploy scalable AWS-native applications. Leverage your cloud and DevOps expertise to enhance system performance and security while collaborating with cross-functi...
3 weeks ago
Principal Security Architect, Identity Resilience
$180K - $270K *
Take ownership of security architecture for identity resilience platforms, ensuring robust threat modeling, recovery trust criteria, and incident-response integration across enterprise identity provid...
1 week ago
Solutions Architect Manager, State and Local Government and Education, Texas
$169K - $228K *
Lead the charge in driving cloud adoption and innovation for State & Local Government and Education sectors. Mentor a high-performing team of Solutions Architects while shaping strategies for successf...
1 week ago
Senior Solutions Architect - Retail, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality
$219K - $301K *
Lead the future of enterprise data solutions by driving complex customer engagements, influencing platform adoption, and mentoring teams. Leverage your technical expertise to shape strategies and deli...
3 weeks ago
Senior Solutions Architect - Retail, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality
$219K - $301K *
Drive complex customer engagements as a Sr. Solutions Architect, influencing platform adoption and revenue growth through expert technical leadership and strategic account planning. Mentor teams and o...
3 weeks ago
Tableau Server & AWS Systems Administrator
$72K - $196K *
Unlock your potential by managing and optimizing Tableau Server environments, ensuring performance and security while supporting AWS infrastructure. Collaborate on data solutions and enhance analytics...
5 days ago
Applied Scientist, Agentic AI, AWS Governance
$142K - $193K *
Unlock potential by owning the NLI model for compliance, enhancing AI accuracy through innovative design and rigorous monitoring. Collaborate with engineering teams to drive advancements in AI and ML...
Yesterday
$133K - $222K *
Build secure enterprise cloud solutions for a Federal Law Enforcement agency. Lead the transition to a Microsoft Azure virtual private cloud, ensuring compliance and continuity of operations in missio...
1 month ago
$150K - $185K *
Elevate your career by leading the strategy and architecture of enterprise storage solutions across multi-cloud environments. Drive modernization initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional team...
1 week ago
26-1124: Infrastructure Architect - Herndon, VA
$110K - $140K *
Pioneer innovative infrastructure solutions by designing secure, scalable network architectures for multi-cloud environments, ensuring resilient operations and supporting advanced technologies like AI...
3 weeks ago
Senior Solution Consultant, Cloud Platform and AI
$120K - $145K *
Transform customer experiences by delivering expert guidance on Atlassian Cloud and AI solutions. Collaborate with clients to solve complex challenges, drive value realization, and expand service oppo...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $125K *
Shape the future of integration projects by owning technical direction, ensuring seamless execution, and fostering client trust. Collaborate with sales and development teams to deliver clear documenta...
1 week ago
Associate Manager, Cloud Infrastructure
$95K - $115K *
Build and implement Dynamics 365 solutions, focusing on cloud and on-premise deployments. Design infrastructure, enhance collaboration, and ensure system performance and security for optimal client op...
4 days ago
Data Architecture/Consultant Lead
$108K - $220K *
Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of hybrid cloud data platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive architectural decisions and ensure secure, scalable solutions...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Develop and manage enterprise architecture standards, ensuring clarity and usability for engineering teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to create comprehensive documentation and facilitate architect...
2 weeks ago
Common Cloud Environment Support Lead
$110K - $130K *
Oversee a team of Cloud Architects and Engineers to manage AWS/Azure projects, ensuring effective implementation and administration for U.S. Army initiatives while serving as the primary liaison for c...
Yesterday
Data Architecture/Consultant Lead
$108K - $220K *
Join us in leading the design and implementation of hybrid cloud data platforms. You'll drive architectural decisions, collaborate with teams, and ensure secure, scalable solutions that enhance busine...
1 week ago
Lead Solution Architect, Physical AI
$140K - $175K *
Transform the landscape of Physical AI by leading technical design and delivery of innovative systems that integrate computer vision, robotics, and digital twin technologies, ensuring seamless operati...
2 weeks 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.