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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior cloud solution architect in the United States is $151,968.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $125,500.00 and $176,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Senior Cloud Solution Architect, you need deep expertise in cloud computing, system design, and architecture principles, often backed by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools, and certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert are highly valued. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help you effectively collaborate with stakeholders and guide technical teams. These skills and qualifications ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and efficient cloud solutions that align with business objectives.

What is the difference between Senior Cloud Solution Architect vs Cloud Engineer?

AspectSenior Cloud Solution ArchitectCloud Engineer
CredentialsCloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP), architecture experienceCloud certifications, scripting, deployment skills
Work EnvironmentDesigning solutions, client interaction, strategic planningImplementing, deploying, maintaining cloud systems
Employer & Industry UsageConsulting firms, large enterprises, cloud service providersTech companies, startups, IT departments

The Senior Cloud Solution Architect focuses on designing and planning cloud solutions, working closely with clients and stakeholders. In contrast, a Cloud Engineer primarily implements and manages cloud infrastructure. Both roles require cloud certifications and technical expertise, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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Senior Cloud Solution Architects often encounter challenges such as integrating legacy systems with modern cloud platforms, ensuring robust security and compliance across multiple environments, and managing the complexity of large-scale migrations. They must work closely with various stakeholders—including developers, operations, and business leaders—to align technical solutions with business goals. Additionally, balancing cost optimization with performance and scalability requirements is a frequent concern in enterprise settings.

What is a senior cloud solution architect?

A Senior Cloud Solution Architect is an experienced IT professional responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions for organizations. They work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. Senior Cloud Solution Architects provide technical leadership, oversee cloud adoption strategies, and ensure solutions align with industry best practices. Their expertise typically spans multiple cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and they often mentor junior architects and engineers.
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Infographic showing various Senior Cloud Solution Architect job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $151,968 per year, or $73.1 per hour.

Senior Cloud Solution Architect (OCI)

Arrow Electronics, Inc.

Des Moines, IA • On-site

$126K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Job description

Position:Senior Cloud Solution Architect (OCI)
Job Description:

Role Overview 

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Solution Architect to lead solution design and technical strategy for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) presales across a partner-led ecosystem, with a focus on Arrow Electronics and its channel partner network. 

This role operates at the intersection of hyperscaler innovation with focus on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), partner enablement, and customer transformation, driving scalable, repeatable cloud, data, AI, and security solutions through indirect sales motions.
The ideal candidate has an engaging people style while being an OCI strategist, architect, and field advisor, enabling partners to deliver high-impact solutions centered on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), hybrid and associated hyperscalers supporting Arrow’s OCI go-to-market priorities.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead architecture design for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) with related data, AI, and security solutions delivered through partners and resellers.
  • Work across OCI offering stack: OCI infrastructure architecture; data platforms, associated Oracle/Custom/ISV Applications
  • Develop repeatable solution frameworks and reference architecture aligned to Arrow and OCI priorities.
  • Support partner enablement, including technical workshops, architecture guidance, and co-selling motions.
  • Engage with customers, partners, and internal sales teams to shape complex opportunities and drive deals forward.
  • Collaborate with adjacent hyperscaler teams (for example, Microsoft and AWS teams) on architecture, co-sell opportunities, incentives, and GTM alignment with Arrow’s OCI business.
  • Drive adoption of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and related OCI-based solutions across the partner ecosystem.
  • Provide executive-level advisory to customers on OCI cloud strategy, modernization, and innovation.

Partner & Ecosystem Engagement

  • Act as a trusted advisor to key partners, helping them build and scale cloud solution practices.
  • Enable partners on OCI architecture, CSP models and managed services delivery.
  • Support partner differentiation through solution packaging, IP development, and vertical use cases.
  • Participate in joint account planning and pipeline acceleration activities.

Pre-Sales & Revenue Contribution

  • Partner with sales leadership to shape deals and influence technical win strategies.
  • Partner with Services in support of partner/client opportunities.
  • Contribute to proposals, RFPs, and solution designs that align with customer outcomes.
  • Accelerate pipeline through architecture validation, demos, and technical storytelling.
  • Drive revenue influenced through solution design and partner engagement.

What We're Looking For

  • A Certified OCI Architect Professional
  • Must have min 5-year track record of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) experience.
  • 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture, consulting, or sales engineering overall.
  • Experience and understanding of OCI’s strategy: Enterprise databases, AI infrastructure and High-Performance workloads. 
  • Understanding of OCI workloads running on premises or hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Experience working in a partner/channel or CSP ecosystem.
  • Strong client-facing and executive communication skills.
  • Ability to influence partners, customers, and internal stakeholders.
  • Deep expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) (compute, networking, identity, security and data applications).
  • Strong understanding of hybrid cloud, Kubernetes and automation.


Preferred Qualifications

  • OCI certification is a must
  • Oracle related certifications
  • Data, Database or Data/AI certifications
  • AWS, Azure or GCP certifications.

Work Arrangement
Fully Remote: Must be able to travel to an Arrow office location as requested by Arrow leadership.

What's In It For You
At Arrow, we recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That’s why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans, and a solid benefits package.

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 401k, With Matching Contributions
  • Paid Time Off (including sick, holiday, vacation, etc.)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • And more!
Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate:
$126,300.00 - $200,200.00

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer. 


Location:US-TX-Texas (Remote Employees)-Central Time Zone


 

Remote work employees may be required to be present at the closest designated Arrow office for work-related purposes, at the Company’s request and sole discretion.
Time Type:Full time
Job Category:SalesEEO Statement:

Arrow is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. (Arrow EEO/AAP policy)


All Arrow job postings are for existing job vacancies. We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period of time. We encourage your prompt application.

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