Manager, Solutions Architect – Cloud Infrastructure

Crowe LLP•Dallas, TX

4h•$115,000 - $184,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Crowe's Technology Advisory (ITA) practice is seeking a Manager, Solutions Architect to support cloud deployment, integration, and carve-out engagements. This individual will serve as a technical lead responsible for designing and delivering cloud infrastructure solutions for Private Equity firms and their Portfolio Companies. The role participates throughout the engagement lifecycle, including discovery, solution design, implementation, migration, and client transition activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field required
5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, IT consulting, systems integration, or related disciplines
Experience supporting cloud migrations, infrastructure deployments, or M&A integration initiatives
Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform required; Pulumi or Bicep a plus)
Identity & Access Management: Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace
Kubernetes (AKS/GKE), Azure/GCP SQL, networking (VPNs, firewalls, subnetting, VPCs/VNETs)
Security and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, GDPR, cloud governance controls)
Monitoring and observability tooling (Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, Azure Monitor)
PSA/ITSM platforms for managed services delivery
Strong client-facing communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to translate technical concepts into practical business outcomes
Effective problem-solving and analytical thinking
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Collaborative team player with demonstrated mentoring capabilities
Ability to work independently while contributing to larger engagement teams

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert preferred
Additional cloud certifications are a plus
Experience working in a client-facing consulting or professional services environment preferred
Private Equity or portfolio company experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead technical workstreams for infrastructure deployments and integration services projects, ensuring quality delivery and adherence to project timelines
Participate in discovery workshops with client stakeholders to assess current-state environments and support migration planning
Contribute to statements of work, solution designs, project documentation, and client deliverables
Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues, escalating when appropriate
Support project managers and engagement leaders in achieving successful client outcomes
Design and implement cloud landing zones on Microsoft Azure and/or GCP, including networking, identity, security controls, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Apply established integration and onboarding playbooks to support portfolio company implementations and cloud migrations
Lead technical implementation activities involving Kubernetes, cloud databases, monitoring solutions, and disaster recovery capabilities
Ensure solutions align with security, compliance, scalability, and operational requirements
Collaborate with client stakeholders, including IT leadership and technical teams, to understand business and technical requirements
Coordinate with cross-functional teams across Identity, Security, Networking, and Data Migration workstreams
Mentor consultants and senior consultants while supporting knowledge sharing across the delivery team
Work effectively with onshore and offshore resources to deliver project objectives
Contribute to the development and refinement of delivery methodologies, templates, and technical standards
Support business development efforts through technical input for proposals, client presentations, and solution discussions
Share best practices and lessons learned to improve service delivery and consistency