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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
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As a Principal Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft Federal, you will join a team dedicated to delivering secure and intelligent solutions for U.S. government agencies. In this senior role, you will lead technical engagements, advise on cloud and AI strategies, and ensure successful project delivery by managing dependencies and risks across complex initiatives. You will design resilient architectures using Azure best practices and mentor peers while maintaining advanced certifications in key technologies like Azure AI Foundry, GitHub, App Services, Databricks, and Fabric. This role requires a deep understanding of Azure workloads and the ability to communicate technical concepts to senior stakeholders, driving business value through innovative solutions. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in cloud infrastructure and IT consulting, with a Top Secret clearance and SCI access based on an SSBI with Polygraph.
Ensure successful project delivery by providing technical leadership and removing blockers.
Build trusted relationships with IT executives to shape Cloud and AI strategies.
Lead architectural design sessions using Microsoft best practices for secure solutions.
Drive technical excellence across Azure workloads, ensuring optimized performance and security.
Accelerate Azure consumption by developing repeatable intellectual property and resolving technical issues.
What we're looking for
At least 7 years of experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, IT consulting/support, or related fields.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or a related field.
Must have a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph.
Deep technical expertise across Azure workloads including AI, data, applications, and infrastructure.
Ability to lead strategic technical engagements and serve as a trusted advisor to both technical and executive stakeholders.
Advanced certifications in priority workloads such as Azure AI Foundry, GitHub, App Services, Databricks, and Fabric.