[Hiring] Senior Cloud Solution Architect Cybersecurity @Microsoft

Role Description

We are looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) with expertise in identity security to drive customer transformation on the Microsoft Azure Platform. This is a customer-facing role, owning the overall technical relationship and strategy between the customer and Microsoft. You will own the Azure Security customer engagements, including architecture, implementation, and production.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead 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).
• 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.
• Ensure that the solution exhibits “Secure by Design” or “Well-Architected” framework.
• Run Architectural Design Session to build plan for implementing solution.
• Be a Voice of the Customer to share insights and best practices.
• 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.
• Travel is an integral part of this position, requiring approximately 50% overnight travel if you reside or are willing to relocate within commuting distance to the work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 4+ 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.

Requirements

• Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must meet the Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements for this role.
• The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance.
• This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements.
• This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
• This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 8+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR Master's Degree in related field AND 6+ years experience OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years experience working in a customer-facing role.
• 4+ years experience working on technical projects.
• Experience across modern identity and Zero Trust principles.
• Experience with identity and access management solutions.
• Experience with identity governance and administration (IGA).
• Knowledge of authentication security technologies and standards.
• Experience designing and implementing Microsoft Entra Global Secure Access (GSA).
• Experience integrating identity solutions with security operations.
• Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, security certifications).
• Relevant industry certifications or credentials in identity, security, or cloud architecture.
• Experience leading or supporting complex identity modernization initiatives.
• Experience delivering consultative technical engagements focused on identity, Zero Trust transformation, and secure access.

Benefits

• The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 - $203,600 per year.
• There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area.
• This position may be eligible for additional benefits and compensation.