Cloud Architect Jobs in Colorado
Cloud Architect jobs in Colorado are in high demand, concentrated in the aerospace and defense, technology services, and federal contracting sectors that anchor the state's economy. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder generate the largest share of openings, with major employers like Lockheed Martin, Amazon Web Services, and Leidos maintaining significant Colorado operations. The most consistently sought specializations are multi-cloud infrastructure design, cloud security architecture, and DevSecOps, with roles ranging from senior architect to distinguished principal levels. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Accenture Federal Services is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Architect with technical expertise, strong business analysis, and customer engagement skills in support of a vital national security mission. You will help design cloud architecture and hybrid solutions, provide application support for customer requirements, and make recommendations based on both business analysis and technical acumen.
What you'll do:
- Lead large technical initiatives and coordinate closely with development teams and project management
- Provide systems engineering, orchestration, and administrative support for many multi-cloud environments
- Assist technical delivery teams with the optimization of cloud system operations, resource utilization, and perform capacity analysis and planning
- Utilize Agile Scrum frameworks and methodologies in daily execution
- Assist the team by advising level of complexity and effort of technical implementation details
- Interface with customers executing large programs, sometimes supporting multiple vendors, government, and military personnel, that require various communication and collaboration mechanisms to meet mission objectives
- Advise more junior team members on proper implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of cloud systems and environments
- Assist with workload management, patch management, active directory management, onboarding, and any other troubleshooting, as required
- Provide detailed analysis and feedback to management and internal customers for escalated tickets
The ideal candidate will be:
- Able to demonstrate the ability to develop a cloud architecture with various solutions to address computing, storage solutions, security measures, networking, and automation capabilities
- Have expertise in design, deployment, and management of AWS Cloud environments
- Understand at a deep level the structure and distribution of computing resources in Cloud Service Providers, such as AWS, Azure, OCI, Google
- Able to analyze and prioritize usage to most efficiently allocate funds and resources for the necessary workloads
- Maintain a customer-centric mindset with demonstrated passion for delivering customer value
- Able to engage with users in a professional manner and present technical concepts plainly to semi-technical customers
- Able to balance multiple projects and be able to prioritize work to meet customer's needs • Able to bring innovative technical solution ideas to customer problems
What you'll need:
- 8 years of experience engineering and administrating IT systems hosted within AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP
- 8 years of experience working with Linux or Windows Operating Systems
- 5 years of technical leadership experience leading integrated project teams
- IAT Level III or IASAE II Certification (e.g.: CISSP, CISM, CASP+, CISA, CCNP Security, etc.)
- Experience with orchestration tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Terraform
Bonus points if you have:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Professional Level Certification in AWS or Azure
- Demonstrated experience in deploying Infrastructure as Code within a cloud environment
- Prior cloud architecture experience
- Commercial or Private git experience
- Experience with DevOps (configuration management (Ansible (preferred), Chef, or Puppet), application deployment, security)
- Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
- General understanding of Networking principles
Security Clearance:
Must have an active TS/SCI level clearance
Accenture Federal Services is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Architect with technical expertise, strong business analysis, and customer engagement skills in support of a vital national security mission. You will help design cloud architecture and hybrid solutions, provide application support for customer requirements, and make recommendations based on both business analysis and technical acumen.
What you'll do:
- Lead large technical initiatives and coordinate closely with development teams and project management
- Provide systems engineering, orchestration, and administrative support for many multi-cloud environments
- Assist technical delivery teams with the optimization of cloud system operations, resource utilization, and perform capacity analysis and planning
- Utilize Agile Scrum frameworks and methodologies in daily execution
- Assist the team by advising level of complexity and effort of technical implementation details
- Interface with customers executing large programs, sometimes supporting multiple vendors, government, and military personnel, that require various communication and collaboration mechanisms to meet mission objectives
- Advise more junior team members on proper implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of cloud systems and environments
- Assist with workload management, patch management, active directory management, onboarding, and any other troubleshooting, as required
- Provide detailed analysis and feedback to management and internal customers for escalated tickets
The ideal candidate will be:
- Able to demonstrate the ability to develop a cloud architecture with various solutions to address computing, storage solutions, security measures, networking, and automation capabilities
- Have expertise in design, deployment, and management of AWS Cloud environments
- Understand at a deep level the structure and distribution of computing resources in Cloud Service Providers, such as AWS, Azure, OCI, Google
- Able to analyze and prioritize usage to most efficiently allocate funds and resources for the necessary workloads
- Maintain a customer-centric mindset with demonstrated passion for delivering customer value
- Able to engage with users in a professional manner and present technical concepts plainly to semi-technical customers
- Able to balance multiple projects and be able to prioritize work to meet customer's needs • Able to bring innovative technical solution ideas to customer problems
What you'll need:
- 8 years of experience engineering and administrating IT systems hosted within AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP
- 8 years of experience working with Linux or Windows Operating Systems
- 5 years of technical leadership experience leading integrated project teams
- IAT Level III or IASAE II Certification (e.g.: CISSP, CISM, CASP+, CISA, CCNP Security, etc.)
- Experience with orchestration tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Terraform
Bonus points if you have:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Professional Level Certification in AWS or Azure
- Demonstrated experience in deploying Infrastructure as Code within a cloud environment
- Prior cloud architecture experience
- Commercial or Private git experience
- Experience with DevOps (configuration management (Ansible (preferred), Chef, or Puppet), application deployment, security)
- Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
- General understanding of Networking principles
Security Clearance:
Must have an active TS/SCI level clearance
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- AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent multi-cloud certification strongly preferred
- Five or more years designing and deploying enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure
- Hands-on experience with cloud security frameworks and zero-trust architecture
- Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
- Experience supporting federal or defense customers with FedRAMP or IL4 compliance
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
Cloud Architect Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a cloud architect in Colorado?
Cloud architecture in Colorado does not require a state-issued license, so the path runs through credentials and demonstrated experience. Most Colorado employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field alongside a major cloud certification such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, or Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Colorado's large federal contracting sector also values a DoD Secret clearance, which gives candidates a measurable edge in the Colorado Springs and Denver markets.
How much do cloud architects make in Colorado?
Cloud architects in Colorado earn a median of about $139,230 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $94,920 for the lowest 10% to over $206,600 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire cloud architects in Colorado?
Employers hiring cloud architects in Colorado right now include Accenture Federal Services, Qualys, and Intelex, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's concentration of aerospace primes, federal agencies, and technology services firms means demand is spread across both commercial and government contracting organizations.
Which Colorado cities have the most cloud architect jobs?
Denver, Colorado, and Colorado Springs account for the most cloud architect openings in Colorado. Denver leads as the state's commercial technology hub, while Colorado Springs is driven by a dense cluster of U.S. Space Force installations and defense contractors, and Boulder's research institutions and technology startups create consistent demand for cloud infrastructure expertise.
Are there remote cloud architect jobs in Colorado?
Yes, and more than most fields, because cloud architecture is inherently a design and advisory discipline with no physical on-site requirement for most projects. About 60% of cloud architect openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly the role can operate from anywhere. The portions most likely to stay fully on-site are roles that require access to classified networks or that support federal customers with strict facility requirements.
How can I get hired as a cloud architect in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a cloud engineer or cloud operations role, which Colorado employers including Leidos, Deloitte's Denver offices, and large managed service providers regularly fill with candidates who hold an associate-level certification like AWS Cloud Practitioner or AZ-900. Building a portfolio of Terraform or CloudFormation projects and contributing to open-source infrastructure repositories demonstrates practical skill without a long work history. From a cloud engineer position, internal promotion to architect typically follows within two to three years at most Colorado technology and defense firms.
Where can I find and apply to cloud architect jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to cloud architect jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to whichever positions fit.
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