Solutions Architect

The application window is expected to close on: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . 2012084 – Solutions Architect (Remote) The application window is expected to close on: April 27, 2026. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. This role can be performed from any location within the United States Meet the Team Cisco Cloudx team is a dynamic group of developers, Solutions Architects, and data engineers dedicated to supporting Cisco’s public cloud infrastructure and operations. As part of the Cloud Management and Operations (CMO) team within Cisco IT, we build the platforms and automations that enable governance, operational efficiency, cost management, and security guardrails across Cisco’s public cloud environments. Your Impact As a Solutions Architect, you will lead the planning, design, and implementation of technology solutions to support core business objectives. You’ll architect scalable, flexible systems that integrate diverse data sources, automate processes, and improve operational efficiency. Your work will influence technology strategy, guide architecture decisions, and promote standards across the organization. You will: Develop and execute technology strategies that align with business priorities and long-term goals. Architect, design, and implement organizational policies, solutions and frameworks to support multi-tenancy Azure, GCP and AWS environments. Provide leadership and technical consultation in the design, deployment, and operation of public and hybrid cloud architectures. Mentor and guide Cloud Service Engineers, evolving capabilities and standard processes within the cloud consulting practice. Lead technical design sessions, code reviews, and architectural decisions to ensure scalable, maintainable solutions. Drive deployment design and operational optimization for public and hybrid cloud platforms, including Cisco’s cloud products. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to make critical decisions on cloud deployments and optimizations. Support the adoption of cloud platforms, modern development practices (CI/CD, DevOps), and data integration solutions. Partner with the Security and Trust Organization to develop and enforce organizational controls and security guardrails, ensuring compliance across cloud environments. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, execution roadmaps, and best practice guidelines for cloud solution delivery. Evolve and standardize cloud administration policies and behaviors at scale. Collaborate with the Cloud FinOps team to align on cloud cost models and recommend architectural refactoring for cost efficiency. Drive automation initiatives and process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency and reduce operational overhead. Work with IT, engineering, business stakeholders, and newly acquired entities to deliver impactful technology projects and support acquisition integration activities. Minimum Qualifications 8 years of experience as a solutions architect, systems architect, or in a related IT architecture role. Experience designing and implementing scalable, modular architecture across enterprise environments. Deep knowledge and experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and integration of multiple technologies. Proficiency in one or more automation languages (Ansible, Cloud Formations, Chef, Puppet, Terraform) Experience with multiple programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, Go). Preferred Qualifications Bachelors, Masters or PhD in relative technical field. Strong understanding of automation, workflow optimization, and process improvement methodologies. Experience with software development practices, architecture planning, and creating architecture diagrams. Background in data integration, enterprise applications, or business p ... (truncated, view full listing at source)