Cloud Architect pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32005580
- Class code
- 32005580
- Pay group
- DT12
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Cloud Architect is $105,341 to $184,345 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32005580.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 07/2024.
What the state says the job is
The Cloud Architect is responsible for designing and implementing cloud-based solutions that meet business needs. Positions within the class design and implement cloud-based solutions using cloud platforms. Positions ensure that all cloud infrastructure meets regulatory and compliance requirements. Positions develop and maintain cloud architecture frameworks and standards. Positions lead the development of cloud-based solutions and provide technical guidance to the development team. Positions design cloud solutions which includes analyzing business requirements, designing solutions that meet those requirements, and ensuring scalability, security, and high availability.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of cloud architecture principles, cloud infrastructure design and implementation, cloud security, and compliance Working knowledge of cloud platforms including public cloud platforms Thorough knowledge of cloud infrastructure components, such as virtual machines, storage, and networking Thorough knowledge of cloud infrastructure best practices, including security, scalability, and performance optimization Sound understanding of cloud financial management Working knowledge of DevOps methodologies and tools Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to communicate and collaborate with business stakeholders Ability to lead and mentor technical teams.
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or closely related degree from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of progressive IT experience including four years of experience related to cloud architecture design and/or implementation; or Associate degree in computer science, information technology, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and seven years of progressive IT experience including five years of experience related to cloud architecture design and/or implementation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.