# Cloud Architect

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cloud-architect

A Cloud Architect designs and oversees an organization's cloud infrastructure strategy, translating business requirements into scalable, secure systems built on AWS, Azure, or GCP. This senior technical role combines cloud infrastructure design with hands-on use of Kubernetes for container orchestration and Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools to automate provisioning. Security architecture is a core concern, as these architects must bake in identity, network, and data protection controls from the ground up, typically reporting into engineering or IT leadership.

Top skills: [Kubernetes](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/kubernetes)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Cloud Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cloud-engineer), [Full Stack Cloud Developer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/full-stack-cloud-developer)
- Often leads to: [Enterprise Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/enterprise-architect)

## Similar roles

[Application Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/application-architect), [Big Data Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/big-data-architect), [Business Intelligence Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/business-intelligence-architect), [Cloud Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cloud-engineer), [Cloud Security Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cloud-security-architect), [Cloud Security Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cloud-security-engineer), [Computer Systems Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/computer-systems-architect), [Computer Systems Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/computer-systems-engineer), [Data Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/data-architect), [Database Administrator](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/database-administrator), [Database Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/database-architect), [DevOps Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/devops-engineer)

## Open Cloud Architect roles (2)

- [【Consulting】シニアクラウドアーキテクト](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/eaa792e3-2274-47f3-941b-6f43ba0c8084/consulting-at-dxc-technology) at [DXC Technology](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/dxc-technology)
- [Senior Cloud Architect & Advisor (f/m/d) for RISE with SAP and BDC in MEE](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/e94ff2ca-e5da-43d2-befa-46378353eab4/senior-cloud-architect-advisor-f-m-d-for-rise-with-sap-and-bdc-in-mee-at-sap) at [SAP](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/sap) — Full-time, St. Leon-Rot, DE, 68789

## Likely next role (19)

Where Cloud Architects commonly go next: [Enterprise Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/enterprise-architect).

- [Enterprise Architect – Aerospace & Defense](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/88fefaec-2b5b-46fd-8a47-1ce0458a13ba/enterprise-architect-aerospace-defense-at-dxc-technology) at [DXC Technology](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/dxc-technology) — Full-time, $137,900 – $256,100
- [AI Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/d60d4961-3cbe-41d3-9ed3-b1450b301c7b/ai-architect-at-extensis) at [Extensis](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/extensis) — Woburn, MA, $130,000 – $155,000
- [Manager - Enterprise Architecture](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/4a85d0a3-de6f-4c07-ac8d-1649f248e1aa/manager-enterprise-architecture-at-cigna) at [Cigna](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/cigna) — HKGN 348 Kwun Tong Road
- [AVP, Senior Principal Enterprise Architect - Data](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/11692c84-c8a3-421f-b7a9-5163c3a88381/avp-senior-principal-enterprise-architect-data-at-cna-financial) at [CNA Financial](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/cna-financial) — Chicago, IL, $152,000 – $242,000
- [Senior Staff, Dx Platform Enterprise Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/4adb1206-0212-4f13-9f69-7db9bd393b7f/senior-staff-dx-platform-enterprise-architect-at-beckman-coulter) at [Beckman Coulter](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/beckman-coulter) — Full-time, $150,000 – $225,000
- [Associate Director, Enterprise Architecture, Global Commercial & Medical IT](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/d9f49deb-bff2-431a-91bb-585408041d6d/associate-director-enterprise-architecture-global-commercial-medical-it-at) at [Biogen](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/biogen) — Research Triangle Park, NC, $152,000 – $209,000
- [VP, Enterprise Architecture - Modernization](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/472d402c-7d46-43f6-8bb8-43c4ecaaa960/vp-enterprise-architecture-modernization-at-american-international-group) at [American International Group](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/american-international-group) — Full-time, $118,000 – $178,000
- [RISE Enterprise Architecture Chief Expert](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/268fcaee-1afe-4450-b352-8639690a38b1/rise-enterprise-architecture-chief-expert-at-sap) at [SAP](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/sap) — Full-time, Middlesex, GB, TW148HD
- [Sr Principal IT Enterprise Architect - Digital Health & Product Innovation](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/c9937f7a-6a3d-4ab2-8c85-09472ca8246d/sr-principal-it-enterprise-architect-digital-health-product-innovation-at) at [Medtronic](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/medtronic)
- [Director, Enterprise Finance Architecture](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/b370f9d9-9cf7-4b6b-ac80-56cd06ec703c/director-enterprise-finance-architecture-at-lseg) at [LSEG](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/lseg)

## Roles similar to Cloud Architect (66)

From [Application Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/application-architect), [Big Data Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/big-data-architect), [Business Intelligence Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/business-intelligence-architect), [Cloud Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cloud-engineer), [Cloud Security Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cloud-security-architect), [Cloud Security Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cloud-security-engineer), [Computer Systems Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/computer-systems-architect), [Computer Systems Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/computer-systems-engineer), [Data Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/data-architect), [Database Administrator](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/database-administrator), [Database Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/database-architect), [DevOps Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/devops-engineer).

- [Data Architect](https://accenture.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AccentureCareers/job/Hyderabad/Data-Architect_ATCI-5775347-S2069268) at [Accenture](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/accenture) (listed on Accenture's own careers site)
- [DevOps Engineer](https://fis.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SearchJobs/job/CYP-NICO-4-FLR-1/DevOps-Engineer_JR0308890) at [FIS](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/fis) — CYP NICO 4 FLR 1 (listed on FIS's own careers site)
- [DevOps Engineer](https://jobs.sap.com/job/Palo-Alto-DevOps-Engineer-CA-94304/1427098533/) at [SAP](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/sap) — Palo Alto, CA (listed on SAP's own careers site)
- [Cloud Engineer](https://rockwellautomation.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Rockwell_Automation/job/India-New-Delhi-Noida/Cloud-Engineer_R26-6337) at [Rockwell Automation](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/rockwell-automation) (listed on Rockwell Automation's own careers site)
- [Database Administrator](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/oneazcreditunion/jobs/4378480009) at [OneAZ Credit Union](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/oneaz-credit-union) — Phoenix, AZ (listed on OneAZ Credit Union's own careers site)
- [Cloud Security Engineer](https://motorolasolutions.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/Chicago-IL/Cloud-Security-Engineer_R63476) at [Motorola Solutions](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/motorola-solutions) — Chicago, IL (listed on Motorola Solutions's own careers site)
- [Cloud Engineer](https://campbellsoup.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ExternalCareers_GlobalSite/job/USA---NJ---Camden/Cloud-Engineer_Req-67272) at [Pepperidge Farm](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/pepperidge-farm) — Camden, NJ (listed on Pepperidge Farm's own careers site)
- [Senior Data Solutions & Engineering Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/9c441a37-2332-49df-a7b0-f748ed4fc67b/senior-data-solutions-engineering-architect-at-century-theatres) at [Century Theatres](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/century-theatres) — Plano, TX
- [Sr. Software Engineer (Dev Ops)](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/81d981ff-00e7-411a-9312-e99ba7e5e868/sr-software-engineer-dev-ops-at-blue-apron) at [Blue Apron](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/blue-apron) — Full-time, Boston, MA, $176,000 – $183,500
- [GenAI Data Modeler](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/dbb14474-5a76-4897-ba4c-96d55290b6c7/genai-data-modeler-at-american-international-group) at [American International Group](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/american-international-group) — Atlanta, GA

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