Cloud Solution Architect

Accountabilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and evolution of enterprise cloud platforms while ensuring security, scalability, performance, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with security, networking, infrastructure, engineering, and product teams to deliver resilient cloud platforms.
• Support artificial intelligence and machine learning initiatives by designing optimized cloud environments for training, inference, and data platforms.
• Drive cloud cost optimization, identity management, security improvements, and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical mentorship to engineers and architects, helping promote cloud expertise and architectural excellence across the organization.
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend solutions that support innovation and long-term scalability.

Requirements

• Experienced cloud architect with extensive enterprise IT knowledge, strong hands-on engineering capabilities, and the ability to influence technical decisions across global teams.
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms, networking, security, and modern infrastructure technologies.
• 10+ years of enterprise IT experience with significant hands-on AWS architecture and engineering expertise.
• Extensive knowledge of AWS Organizations, Landing Zone, Control Tower, Service Catalog, and Service Control Policies.
• Strong experience designing and managing cloud networking solutions, including Transit Gateway, Shared VPCs, hybrid connectivity, and multi-cloud architectures.
• Expertise in AWS security, governance, identity management, and cloud cost optimization practices.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container platforms, including EKS, ECS, and GKE.
• Knowledge of serverless and event-driven architectures using technologies such as API Gateway and Lambda.
• Hands-on experience with GCP, including organization design, IAM, networking, Shared VPCs, and core cloud services.
• Experience supporting AI and machine learning cloud platforms, including technologies such as SageMaker, Bedrock, Vertex AI, or similar solutions.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional certification required; GCP Professional Cloud Architect certification is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills within globally distributed teams.
• Ability to work remotely while being available for occasional in-person meetings and team events in the Denver, Colorado metro area.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range of $120,000 - $150,000, with expected on-target earnings between $136,000 - $170,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
• Eligibility for bonus, variable compensation, or commission programs where applicable.
• Remote work flexibility with opportunities for collaboration through local team meetings and events.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting employee health, wellbeing, and work-life balance.
• Flexible work arrangements designed to support autonomy and productivity.
• Opportunities for professional growth, skills development, and continued learning.
• Inclusive workplace culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale cloud transformation initiatives and emerging technologies.
• Supportive environment that encourages ownership, creativity, and technical excellence.