Cloud Solution Architect- CYBERSECURITY -CTJ-Top Secret/SCI

Microsoft • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Microsoft Federal is seeking a customer-facing Security Cloud Solution Architect to drive customer transformation and secure adoption of the Microsoft Azure Platform. The role owns the overall technical relationship and strategy between Microsoft and its customers, including Azure Security engagements spanning architecture, implementation, and production. The architect leads technical security discussions with senior customer executives and technical stakeholders, and helps customers use Microsoft Cloud security solutions to achieve secure digital transformation and mission-critical outcomes for the U.S. Federal Government.

The role develops security strategies and architectures, supports implementation and operationalization of security controls, and improves customers’ security posture throughout their Microsoft Security adoption journey. It includes hands-on work with Microsoft security products, architectural design sessions, technical troubleshooting, and coordination with Microsoft engineering, product, and security teams. Travel is integral: approximately 25% overnight travel for those within commuting distance of the work location, and potentially up to 75% for those outside commuting distance.

Candidates must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI clearance and meet applicable Microsoft, customer, and government screening requirements. U.S. citizenship verification and periodic Microsoft Cloud background checks are also required. The position is designated Cloud Solution Architecture IC3. The typical U.S. base pay range is $86,100–$169,800 per year, with a range of $113,300–$187,400 for specific locations in the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or a related field and 2+ years of experience in relevant cloud, infrastructure, IT, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, architecture, practice development, or consulting work; or equivalent experience.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and government security screening requirements before an offer and after hire, including successful verification of the stated clearance.
• Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.
• U.S. citizenship, subject to verification.
• Willingness to travel as required; the posting describes approximately 25% overnight travel for employees within commuting distance and up to 75% for those outside commuting distance.
• Ability and interest in maintaining technical expertise using Microsoft skilling resources.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a customer-facing role.
• 2+ years of experience working on technical projects.
• Technical cloud certification, such as Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, or a security certification.
• Experience or interest in cyber defense operations, incident response, threat hunting, digital forensics, SOAR tools such as Python or notebooks/workbooks, U.S. Federal Security Publications, Standards and Reference Architectures, MITRE ATT&CK, and common attack vectors such as ransomware and identity/password attacks.
• Broad and deep technical security expertise across SIEM, EDR/XDR, CASB, information protection and DLP, AI security, advanced identity protection, UEBA, network infrastructure, firewalls, IDS/IPS, Zero Trust Network Architecture, and OT/IoT security solutions.
• Experience in one or more security domains: SOC modernization; Zero Trust; Security Governance, Risk and Compliance; Critical Infrastructure Protection; or Security Architecture and Engineering.
• One or more Microsoft Security certifications, such as MS-500, AZ-500, SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, or SC-400.
• At least one industry certification or credential meeting DoD 8140 (formerly DoD 8570) level 3 requirements, such as CISSP, CASP, CCNP, CEH, CFR, GCED, GCFA, GCIH, GICSP, or SCYBER; or a similar technical industry certification such as CCIE, CPTE, GCIP, GPEN, GRID, GWAPT, or OSCP.

Responsibilities

• Lead an end-to-end security value proposition spanning Zero Trust, modern security operations, cloud adoption, digital transformation, and secure adoption of AI across Microsoft Security offerings.
• Help customers define secure strategies, architectures, and implementations of security controls aligned with Azure and Microsoft 365 E5 Security and Compliance services.
• Perform hands-on activities to help customers operationalize native security solutions, including Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Defender XDR, Sentinel, and Entra.
• Improve customers’ security posture and accelerate the business value of Azure adoption.
• Architect security solutions that meet business, IT, regulatory, and compliance needs, applying relevant security technologies.
• Ensure solutions follow Secure by Design or Well-Architected principles, including performance, security, scalability, maintainability, reusability, and reliability.
• Run Architectural Design Sessions to develop implementation plans aligned with customer business goals and technical environments, and build consensus on designs and next steps toward production.
• Represent the Voice of the Customer by sharing insights and best practices and connecting with Microsoft Global Security, Engineering, and Product teams to remove blockers and influence the roadmap.
• Troubleshoot technical issues to demonstrate the value of Azure and Microsoft 365 Security technologies.
• Collaborate with Cloud Solution Architects and Microsoft stakeholders to develop complex end-to-end enterprise solutions on Azure.
• Orchestrate technical resources needed to deliver customer business outcomes.
• Travel as required by customer and business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level