Senior Cloud Solution Architect

Microsoft

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TL;DR · Senior Cloud Solution Architect

As a Sr. Cloud Solution Architect in our Federal organization, you will lead strategic engagements with enterprise customers, serving as a trusted advisor to both technical and executive stakeholders. Your role involves driving the deployment of end-to-end cloud solutions on Azure, collaborating closely with Customer Success leaders and account teams to shape and execute cloud strategies from inception through operationalization. You will orchestrate complex multi-workstream initiatives, ensuring alignment between architecture and business outcomes while translating technical concepts into clear executive-level messaging. This position demands expertise in AI, data, applications, and infrastructure, along with the ability to manage risks and prioritize tasks for maximum customer impact. Additionally, you will identify new opportunities for cloud expansion, empower cloud success through security and resiliency, and drive AI innovation. The role requires a deep understanding of Azure workloads and proficiency in technical leadership, mentoring, and thought leadership within the Microsoft ecosystem.

What you'll do

  • Leads strategic technical engagements and advises on cloud and AI strategies for enterprise customers.
  • Ensures successful project delivery by removing blockers and aligning projects with customer objectives.
  • Coordinates across multiple teams to manage dependencies and risks in complex engagements.
  • Designs secure, scalable solutions using Microsoft best practices and frameworks like CAF and WAF.
  • Identifies new opportunities for cloud expansion and drives consumption aligned with business outcomes.

What we're looking for

  • Deep technical expertise in Azure workloads including AI, data, applications, and infrastructure.
  • Proven ability to lead strategic technical engagements and serve as a trusted advisor for enterprise customers.
  • Experience in orchestrating complex, multi-workstream initiatives and communicating with senior leaders.
  • Strong skills in translating complex technical concepts into clear executive-level messaging.
  • Ability to drive projects from strategy through implementation and operationalization of cloud solutions.
  • Demonstrated success in identifying new opportunities for cloud expansion at scale based on customer value.

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