Senior Cloud Solution Architecture

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
Location: Huntsville, AL
Salary: $106,400–$203,600 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Mar 17, 2027
Nearby: 99+ 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 Architecture

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Sr Cloud Solution Architecture-CTJ-Secret serves as a customer-facing role within the Cloud & AI Data team. The architect designs and delivers data platform, analytics, and database solutions on Microsoft Azure to enable production-scale AI and agent scenarios. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading technical engagements, conducting proof of concepts, and managing production deployments using repeatable intellectual property and data acceleration programs. The role focuses on improving workload health, resiliency, security, and capacity for customers. Key technologies and tools include Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, Microsoft Purview, Azure SQL, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, Azure Database for MySQL, Cosmos DB, and Microsoft IQ. This position addresses the technical challenge of moving customers from basic data foundations to scalable, production-grade outcomes while ensuring solutions are well-architected, cost-optimized, and ready for advanced artificial intelligence integration.

Skills

Microsoft Azure Microsoft Fabric Azure Databricks Microsoft Purview Azure SQL PostgreSQL MySQL Cosmos DB Microsoft IQ AI Proof of Concept MVP

What you'll do

Design and deliver secure, scalable data platforms and analytics solutions on Microsoft Azure for production-scale AI.
Lead technical engagements including architecture design, proof of concepts, and production deployments using repeatable intellectual property.
Advise customers on well-architected solutions to improve workload health, resiliency, security, and capacity across various database services.
Translate customer problems into industry solutions by developing prototypes, minimum viable products (MVPs), and rapid technical validations.
Act as a technical advisor to C-level executives to bridge the gap between business goals and technical requirements.
Identify and mitigate technical blockers to accelerate solution deployment and ensure successful customer value realization.
Mentor team members on technical readiness and share expertise through internal communities and external industry events.
Contribute to the development of scalable models and structured frameworks for emerging technologies like Copilot and AI scenarios.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field.
4+ years of experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, IT consulting, systems administration, network operations, software development, architecture, or related fields.
Must possess an active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen to meet federal government customer requirements.
8+ years of experience in cloud/infrastructure, IT consulting, or architecture (preferred).
Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field (preferred).
4+ years of experience working in a customer-facing role (preferred).
4+ years of experience working on technical projects (preferred).
Technical Certification in Cloud, such as Azure, AWS, Google, or security certifications (preferred).

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