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

Microsoft· Cloud Solution Architecture
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Washington, DC$86.1k - $169.8kfull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Security-focused Cloud Solution Architect role for Microsoft Federal, owning Azure security engagements, architecture, implementation, and production support for U.S. Federal Government customers. Travel required; on-site work in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and an end-to-end value prop for Security (i.e. Zero Trust, Modern SOC with Unified Platform, Cloud Adoption, Digital Transformation and secure adoption of AI) which spans the breadth of Microsoft Security offerings.
  • Accelerate customer operational security outcomes throughout their Microsoft Security adoption journey by helping define a secure strategy, architecture, and implementation of necessary security controls.
  • Perform hands-on activities, supporting the customer in operationalizing native security solutions in areas such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Defender XDR, Sentinel, Entra, among others.
  • Accelerate Business Value of overall Azure adoption by improving security posture.
  • Apply technical knowledge to architect security solutions that meet business, IT, Regulation and Compliance needs, infusing key security technologies where appropriate.
  • Ensure that the solution exhibits “Secure by Design” or “Well-Architected” framework, such as high-performance levels, security, scalability, maintainability, appropriate reusability, and reliability upon deployment.
  • Run Architectural Design Session to build plan for implementing solution – governing design in line with customer business goals and their technical environment.
  • Be a Voice of the Customer to share insights and best practices, connect with Global Security teams at Microsoft, Engineering and Product teams to remove blockers and influence the roadmap.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues to prove the value of implementation of Azure and M365 Security technologies.
  • Collaborate with other Cloud Solution Architects and MS stakeholders in developing complex end-to-end Enterprise solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform.
  • Orchestrate technical resources that may be required to deliver business outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 2+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR equivalent experience.

Skills

Required:Zero TrustSecurity architectureDefender for Cloud / Defender XDR / Sentinel / Entra
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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