This role pays less than
89%
of similar roles. Most pay
$152,150–$207,350
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$128k
versus about
$180k
for comparable roles.
Based on 239 similar postings.
Employer
About Microsoft
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
1577 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
across 1405 roles with salary data.
As a Cloud & AI Infrastructure Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) at Microsoft, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers in highly regulated federal environments, focusing on modernizing infrastructure and enabling secure, scalable cloud solutions. Your daily responsibilities include designing and deploying Azure Landing Zones, hybrid multicloud architectures, and secure platforms for AI/ML workloads while ensuring compliance with federal requirements. You will collaborate closely with sales teams, partners, and engineering to accelerate cloud adoption and drive mission outcomes, contributing to the identification of growth opportunities in Azure infrastructure and AI consumption. Key skills required include deep expertise in Azure infrastructure, hybrid cloud, security, and AI-enabling platforms, along with experience in technical consulting or solution delivery. This role demands a strong understanding of federal regulations and the ability to mentor peers while building trusted relationships with customers and partners.
Design and guide implementation of Azure Landing Zones, hybrid cloud architectures, and secure AI/ML platforms.
Ensure solutions follow well-architected patterns that enable long-term operational success in federal environments.
Act as a trusted technical advisor to accelerate customer cloud adoption and drive measurable mission outcomes.
Identify opportunities for Azure consumption growth aligned with customer missions and Microsoft value propositions.
Collaborate with partners to remove technical blockers and support successful customer implementations.
What we're looking for
At least 2 years of experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, IT consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development, or technical consulting.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or a related field.
Deep technical expertise across Azure infrastructure, hybrid cloud, security, and AI-enabling platforms.
Ability to design and guide implementation of secure infrastructure platforms supporting AI/ML, data, and mission workloads.
Experience in identifying opportunities for Azure consumption growth aligned with customer mission outcomes.
ATS
SQL
Python
R
PowerBI
Google Analytics
LinkedIn
Slack
Zoom
Microsoft Office
Service Level Agreements
General Data Protection Regulation
Office of Federal Compliance Programs