Cloud Solutions Architect - CSEC, Spring Valley

About Us

At Ameriprise Financial, we're committed to helping clients achieve their financial goals through personalized advice and innovative planning. With over 125 years of industry experience, we're transforming our digital infrastructure to stay at the forefront of financial technology. Join our team as we evolve our cloud capabilities and drive impactful change across the organization.

Role Overview

We're looking for a Cloud Solutions Architect to lead the development and deployment of modern, secure, and scalable cloud solutions. This role is instrumental in advancing our cloud-first strategy and will collaborate closely with technology teams and business leaders to deliver reliable cloud services that align with enterprise needs.

You'll be responsible for guiding architectural decisions, optimizing cloud environments, and ensuring best practices are followed across our cloud ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement enterprise-grade cloud solutions with a focus on scalability, performance, and security.

Lead cloud integration projects, including migrations and hybrid implementations.

Partner with DevOps, security, and development teams to automate cloud infrastructure and enable continuous delivery.

Oversee governance of cloud architecture, ensuring compliance and alignment with business goals.

Research and recommend cloud technologies and services to improve infrastructure efficiency.

Translate business needs into practical, technical solutions using cloud-native tools.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.

Minimum of 4 years in IT, with 3+ years focused on cloud architecture or engineering.

Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure, networking, identity and access management, and security.

Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar).

Familiarity with CI/CD tools and DevOps methodologies.

Only candidates located in the United States will be considered.

Preferred Skills

Relevant cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Experience in the financial services industry or other regulated environments.

Strong communication skills and the ability to lead cross-functional technical discussions.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary between $145,000 and $160,000, based on experience.

Full suite of benefits, including:

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities for training and certification support