Senior Cloud Solution Architect, Cloud & AI

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
United States
Salary
$106,400–$203,600 / yr
Posted
69 days ago

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This role $155k
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This role pays less than 61% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$215,700 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $155k versus about $179k for comparable roles.

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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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TL;DR · Senior Cloud Solution Architect, Cloud & AI

As a Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft Federal, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering secure and intelligent solutions for U.S. government agencies. Your role involves leading strategic technical engagements as a trusted advisor to both technical and executive stakeholders, ensuring successful project delivery through technical leadership and orchestration. You will build relationships with IT executives and business leaders to shape their Cloud and AI strategies while guiding the implementation of resilient solutions using Microsoft best practices. Key responsibilities include managing dependencies across complex engagements, driving architectural design sessions, and accelerating Azure consumption by developing repeatable intellectual property. The ideal candidate possesses 4+ years of experience in technical project leadership, advanced certifications in cloud technologies like Azure, and a deep understanding of enterprise public cloud platforms.

What you'll do

  • Provide technical leadership to ensure successful project delivery aligned with customer objectives.
  • Shape Cloud and AI strategies for IT executives by acting as a trusted technical advisor.
  • Manage dependencies and risks across complex engagements involving multiple teams.
  • Lead architectural design sessions using Microsoft best practices for secure, scalable solutions.
  • Drive technical excellence in Azure workloads to optimize performance and security for mission-critical tasks.
  • Develop repeatable intellectual property to accelerate Azure consumption and customer outcomes.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years experience leading technical projects.
  • Deep expertise in Azure workloads, including AI, data, applications, and infrastructure.
  • Ability to build trusted relationships with IT executives and business leaders.
  • Strong technical certification in cloud platforms (e.g., Azure).
  • Experience managing dependencies and risks across complex engagements.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate technical concepts into clear executive-level messaging.
  • Knowledge of enterprise public cloud platforms and partner ecosystems.

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