Cloud Solution Architecture

Microsoft

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On-site
Location
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Salary
$86,100–$169,800 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Apr 7, 2027

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Below market

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 634 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Cloud Solution Architecture

The Cloud Solution Architecture Cybersecurity-CTJ-Top Secret/SCI role involves delivering technology to enable mission-critical work for the U.S. Federal Government. You will support fast-paced innovation by developing products with inclusivity and accessibility at the core. Daily responsibilities include deploying and managing Azure resources such as virtual machines, virtual networking, storage accounts, and identity services. You will utilize Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or Ansible for automated provisioning. The role requires configuring logging pipelines and monitoring using Kusto Query Language for telemetry validation. You will also use PowerShell, Python, or Bash for automation, alongside Docker, Kubernetes, and Git for version control. This position solves technical problems related to cloud infrastructure, range engineering, and security tooling configuration within managed enterprise environments.

What you'll do

  • Deploy and manage Azure resources including virtual machines, networking, storage, and identity services.
  • Provision and manage Azure tenants, subscriptions, and resource governance in enterprise environments.
  • Use Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Bicep, or Ansible for automated environment provisioning.
  • Deploy modular range components using containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Configure logging pipelines, diagnostic settings, and monitoring for cloud environment telemetry.
  • Perform log analysis and telemetry validation using Kusto Query Language (KQL).
  • Write and maintain scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Bash to automate operational tasks.
  • Manage deployment, configuration, and environment lifecycle tasks using Git and CI/CD pipelines.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, IT consulting, systems administration, network operations, software development, or architecture.
  • Active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
  • Verification of U.S. citizenship.
  • Experience deploying and managing Azure resources including virtual machines, networking, storage, and identity services.
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or Ansible.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Basic proficiency in Kusto Query Language (KQL) for log analysis and telemetry validation.
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting language such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
  • Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipeline concepts.

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