The sky’s the limit: cloud architect jobs have average salaries over $100k—in all 50 states

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If the recent global IT outage linked to cybersecurity company CrowdStrike taught us anything, it is that the world is dependent on cloud technology; everything from airlines and hospitals to government agencies and 911 operation centers were brought to a standstill. 

While the delivery of IT systems over the internet connects the globe, it requires an army of tech experts to ensure fast, safe, and reliable connectivity. Cloud architects are at the center of it all—and they’re resultantly in high demand.