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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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The Sr Solution Architect-CTJ-Top Secret/SCI joins the account and bid teams to design and deploy complex business solutions. This role involves building and documenting costed solution approaches that balance technical innovation with risk management, specifically following SFI principles. Key responsibilities include creating architecture description documents, maintaining risk logs, and establishing quality standards for the design, build, and deployment of proof of concepts and pilots. The architect must collaborate with project managers and security SMEs to ensure cybersecurity accountability and define risk contingency plans. Required skills include expertise in DevSecOps, hybrid architectures, and transport, identity, and security services. Candidates must possess a relevant degree and experience in technology solutions or security, alongside an active U.S. Government TOP SECRET/SCI clearance and 8570 certifications like Security+, CCNP, CISSP, or CCNA.
Build and document costed solution approaches that balance risk, technical credibility, and innovation.
Define and document architecture descriptions, decision logs, and requirements traceability matrices.
Establish quality practices, standards, and governance for the design, build, and deployment of solutions.
Identify, categorize, and communicate business and technical risks while maintaining a risk log.
Create and sustain development, test, and integration environments to reduce mission risk.
Develop and implement promotion patterns for configuration and deployment changes, including schedules.
Validate capability deployments through testing, demonstrations, and documented results for connectivity and security.
Review hybrid architectures across all sites, including transport, identity, and security services.
What we're looking for
Must have a Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field and 4+ years of experience in technology solutions, architecture, or consulting.
Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field and 6+ years of experience in technology solutions, architecture, or consulting.
Must have an active U.S. Government TOP SECRET/SCI Security Clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen to meet legal requirements for supporting government agency customers.
Must be 8570 certified in Security+, CCNP, CISSP, or CCNA.
Must be able to build and document costed solution approaches with traceability of requirements, constraints, and tradeoffs.
Must be able to lead cost-based and technology-based discussions to explain architecture for build, deployment, and operational use.
Must be able to develop and implement promotion patterns for configuration and deployment changes, including schedules and plans.
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