Senior Cloud Solution Architect - Modernizing Infrastructure

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
Location: US
Salary: $106,400–$203,600 / yr
Posted: 11 days ago
Closes: Dec 13, 2026
Nearby: 93 roles within 25 mi

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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 - Modernizing Infrastructure

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As a Senior Cloud Solution Architect within the CE&S, Cloud + AI Platforms (CAIP) CSU team at Microsoft, you will play a pivotal role in modernizing infrastructure by developing strategic solutions to scale across all Cloud+AI customers. Your day-to-day responsibilities include building trusted relationships with stakeholders, designing high-quality IP offerings for broad use, and coaching field teams on best practices. You will leverage deep expertise in Windows, Linux, networking, management, storage, OSS, and Infrastructure as Code to design complex global solutions in Azure and hybrid connectivity. Additionally, you will drive the creation of AI tools to enhance operational efficiencies, maintain certifications, and shape Microsoft’s product roadmap by representing customer needs. This role demands proficiency in cloud infrastructure technologies, experience with large-scale migrations, and a strong understanding of market trends and competitive insights.

Skills

Azure Infrastructure-as-Code Terraform Ansible Powershell Docker Kubernetes CI/CD Prometheus Grafana Python SQL PostgreSQL Linux Windows Networking Storage OSS AI DevOps

What you'll do

Develop strategy to solve critical modernization priorities across Cloud+AI customers.
Build high-quality, repeatable IP offerings for broad use by Microsoft teams.
Design complex global solutions in Azure and hybrid connectivity environments.
Coach field teams on value-based delivery and embed best practices into guides.
Be the voice of the customer, sharing insights to influence product roadmap.

What we're looking for

4+ years of experience in technology solutions, architecture, consulting, or cloud/infrastructure technologies.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
Experience using Infrastructure as Code for designing, building, testing, and deploying infrastructure.
Background supporting application migrations involving Windows and Linux VMs, databases, network file systems, and virtual desktop infrastructure.
Proven involvement in large-scale infrastructure migrations to Azure from on-premises data centers.
Aptitude for adopting new technologies quickly and staying current with cloud platform trends.
Demonstrated ability to design complex global solutions in Azure and hybrid connectivity.

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