Cloud Architect

• Collaborate with both West Monroe consultants and client leadership to architect, build, and deploy secure cloud & IT infrastructure solutions that improve business operations
• Assess current state processes and IT environments, interview stakeholders, gather/define requirements, and recommend viable solutions and strategies
• Establish and enforce cloud architecture standards, best practices, and governance to ensure secure, compliant, and consistent solutions.
• Develop solution architecture designs for Cloud landing zone(s) and deployment of client workloads on the designed landing zone(s)
• Develop migration plans and strategies to optimize or enhance cloud services, cloud-based applications, IT systems, networking capabilities, and/or cybersecurity posture
• Support analysis for key decisions regarding project direction including cloud service selections, team workstreams, and methodology
• Lead implementation of Infrastructure as Code, automated deployments, and cloud cost optimization to drive operational efficiency and scalability.
• Support business development by assisting with proposals, pre-sales technical discovery, and client presentations.
• Act as career advisor/mentor and coach junior consultants on cloud computing technical best practices, professional development, and client engagement
• Contribute to practice development and Center of Excellence meetings, sharing insights and feedback to improve methodologies and tools
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate analysis, synthesize complex information, and support data-driven recommendations for clients, exercising sound judgment in evaluating outputs.
• Apply AI technologies (e.g., generative AI, automation tools, data models) to enhance insights, improve delivery efficiency, and elevate the quality of client outcomes.

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred, or equivalent experience required
• Consulting firm/industry experience preferred
• 5-10+ years of experience in an IT architecture/engineering role covering areas like cloud computing (required), Windows/Linux, servers, virtualization, or networking
• Experience leading AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform 'on-prem to cloud' migration projects
• Proficient with Infra-as-Code tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and/or ARM templates
• Proficient with DevOps tools and practices for automated build, test, deployment, and monitoring within cloud environments.
• Confident communication, presentation, and team leadership skills
• Willingness to travel for client engagements
• Bonus: Compliance standards (NIST, HIPAA, ISO, PCI), scripting (Python, PowerShell), , Microsoft 365, DevSecOps, Professional level cloud certifications
• Experience integrating AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) into day-to-day workflows to enhance productivity and insight generation, coupled with strong critical thinking to assess accuracy, mitigate bias, and ensure high-quality outputs.

Based on pay transparency guidelines, the salary range for this role can vary based on your proximity to one of our West Monroe offices (see table below). Information on our competitive total rewards package, including our bonus structure and benefits is here. Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geography, experience, skills, education, and internal equity.

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses. Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date.

At West Monroe, we work with you. We're a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for our clients, delivering real-world solutions. The combination of business and technology is not new, but how we bring them together is unique. We're fluent in both. We know that technology alone is not the answer, but how we apply it is. We rely on data to constantly adapt and solve new challenges. Actions that work today with outcomes that generate value for years to come. At West Monroe, we zero in on the heart of the opportunity, getting to results faster and preparing people for what's next. You'll feel the difference in how we work. We show up personally. We're right there in the room with you, co-creating through the challenges. With West Monroe, collaboration isn't a lofty promise, but a daily action. We work together with you to turn vision into clear action with lasting impact. West Monroeis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. To learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion at West Monroe, visit If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our recruiting process, please inquire by sending an email to Please review our current policy regarding use of generative artificial intelligence during the application process. If you are based in California, we encourage you to read West Monroe's Notice at Collection for California residents, provided pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and linked here.