Chief Architect, Cloud and Strategic Solutions Delivery

Job Family:
IT Architecture/Cloud

Travel Required:
Up to 50%

Clearance Required:
None

Build the Future. Lead the Vision. Architect Excellence.

Are you a visionary technologist with the drive to build something transformative from the ground up? Do you thrive at the intersection of hands-on architecture, team leadership, ecosystem relationship building, and strategic influence? If so, this is your opportunity to shape the future of cloud and application development at Guidehouse.

We're seeking a dynamic, inspiring, and technically exceptional leader to serve as our Chief Architect for Cloud and Strategic Solutions Delivery-a role that will define and lead a new center of excellence for solution architecture across the business. This is not a maintenance role. It's an envision, build, shape-the-future, elevate-the-enterprise kind of opportunity.

Why This Role Matters

This is a rare opportunity to shape the architectural and solutioning DNA of a growing technology business. You'll be at the helm of a strategic initiative that touches every part of the organization-from sales and delivery to partner engagement and talent development. Your work will define how Guidehouse builds, sells, and delivers solutions for years to come.

What You Will Do:

• Solution Architecture Center of Excellence: Build and lead a team of subject matter experts who will modernize, standardize, and accelerate solution architecture efforts across the organization.
• Cloud & Application Development Capability: Architect and scale a world-class delivery model for cloud-native and enterprise-grade solutions, with a strong emphasis on AWS and other leading platforms.
• Go-to-Market Innovation: Spearhead the creation of reusable solution assets, demo environments, delivery playbooks, and golden paths that empower sales and delivery teams to operate with precision and speed.
• Proposal & Brand Support: Actively support strategic proposal efforts, client marketing initiatives, and brand promotion activities-ensuring our architectural vision is front and center in how we present ourselves to the market.
• Ecosystem Leadership: Elevate Guidehouse's standing with strategic partners through thought leadership, technical excellence, and deal-flow influence.
• Talent Magnetism: Identify, recruit, and inspire a high-performing team of architects and engineers, drawing from your personal network and industry reputation.

What You Will Need:

• Hands-On Expertise: You're not just a strategist-you've built and delivered real solutions. You understand what works, what scales, and what aligns with well-architected principles.
• Technical Excellence: Deep fluency in cloud platforms, modern application design, and architectural best practices. You can speak to CTOs, developers, and clients with equal confidence.
• Leadership Presence: You're engaging, inspiring, and able to rally cross-functional teams around a shared vision. You know how to lead from the front.
• Builder's Mindset: You're excited by the challenge of creating something new-laying the foundation, setting the standards, and scaling the impact.
• Strategic Relationships: You bring strong, trusted relationships with industry leaders and ecosystem partners-especially in the cloud space-that you can leverage to build compelling joint solutions, strengthen our market position, and extend the reach of our sales force through collaborative go-to-market efforts.

• Experience
  
  • Minimum 12+ years of experience in solution architecture, cloud engineering, or enterprise application development
  • At least 5 years in a leadership role guiding architecture teams or centers of excellence
  • Proven track record of building and scaling cloud-native solutions across multiple industries or verticals
• Education & Certifications
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred
  • Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or equivalent
• Technical Expertise
  
  • Deep familiarity with modern cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), microservices, containerization, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and API-first design
  • Strong understanding of well-architected frameworks, design patterns, and scalable delivery models
  • Experience developing demo environments, reusable assets, and delivery playbooks for sales and implementation teams
• Leadership & Influence
  
  • Demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor, and lead high-performing teams of architects and engineers
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to inspire cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders
  • Experience supporting strategic proposals, client marketing efforts, and brand-building initiatives
• Relationship Management & Ecosystem Engagement
  
  • Established network of trusted relationships with cloud providers, ISVs, and industry leaders
  • Proven ability to leverage ecosystem partnerships to co-develop solutions, drive joint go-to-market initiatives, and extend sales reach
  • Comfortable representing the company in partner forums, industry events, and executive briefings

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Master's degree preferred

The annual salary range for this position is $270,000.00-$450,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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