Remote Senior Cloud Solutions Architect

About

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to join their growing technology division. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States. You will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud infrastructures that power our innovative digital products and services. This role demands a deep understanding of cloud platforms, architectural best practices, and a passion for leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of cloud technology for a forward-thinking company, working remotely and contributing to impactful projects based in Baltimore, Maryland, US.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions on major platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop comprehensive cloud strategies, roadmaps, and implementation plans.
• Lead the migration of on-premises workloads to the cloud.
• Define and enforce cloud governance, compliance, and security best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and operations teams.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and services.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization and costs.
• Develop automation strategies for infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 4 years focused on cloud architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP services and architecture patterns.
• Proven experience designing and deploying large-scale cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and database technologies in a cloud context.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor