Cloud Solution Architect Infrastructure

Job description

The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Operating Unit (OU) is a newly formed team with a bold mission: to consolidate, simplify, and accelerate Microsoft’s presence across the DIB landscape.

This expansive network includes over 100,000 organizations specializing in manufacturing, aviation, cybersecurity, and more—all united in their support of all Federal Agencies, including the U.S. Department of Defense and other mission-based intelligence and civilian organizations.

Our team is dedicated to empowering these commercial contractors throughout their digital transformation journey—from envisioning new possibilities to delivering secure, scalable solutions that drive mission outcomes, elevate customer experience, and fuel Microsoft’s growth.

The DIB OU will directly manage and accelerate strategic and major DIB accounts across MCAPS Americas, while also enabling growth across other OUs and SME&C.

We’re building new relationships, transforming legacy operations, and helping our customers modernize with confidence.

We are looking for a **Cloud Solution Architect – Infrastructure** with deep expertise in cloud modernization and a passion for enabling mission success across the Defense Industrial Base.

In this role, you’ll lead the design and deployment of secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure solutions that empower customers to transform their environments and accelerate innovation.

As a trusted technical advisor, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful outcomes using technologies like Azure Arc, Azure Landing Zones, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and AI-driven automation.

You’ll be at the forefront of strategic engagements—driving cloud adoption, enhancing operational agility, and ensuring compliance with defense-grade security standards.

This role is part of a newly established team focused on supporting the Defense Industrial Base, a $400B+ sector that includes Tier 1–3 defense partners.

As an Infrastructure CSA, you will deliver deep technical expertise in cloud architecture, security, and platform modernization—accelerating adoption of Microsoft’s infrastructure solutions across classified and sovereign environments.

You’ll drive usage excellence by designing and deploying resilient, scalable, and compliant cloud foundations that enable mission-critical workloads.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

As employees, we come together with a growth mindset—embracing challenges, learning continuously, and striving to make a meaningful impact.

In this role, you’ll join a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and customer obsession, working together to deliver secure, innovative solutions that support our nation’s most critical missions.

**Responsibilities**

+ Architect resilient-by-design infrastructure solutions tailored to mission platforms and systems integrators in disconnected, classified, and sovereign environments.
+ Lead technical delivery of Azure infrastructure services including compute, networking, storage, hybrid cloud, and Azure Government capabilities.
+ Drive adoption of Unified Azure ES Offers, MACC agreements, and Azure Consumption Plans across Tier 1 defense accounts.
+ Align technical engagements with mission outcomes, including modernization of legacy systems and secure migration strategies.
+ Identify and recommend next best workloads and Enhanced Solutions to accelerate customer value realization.
+ Provide deep technical guidance on ITAR, DFARS, FedRAMP High, and Zero Trust compliance for Azure Gov and Secret environments.
+ Lead engagements addressing nation-state threats, secure enclave deployments, and cybersecurity incident response.
+ Act as a player/coach, mentoring team members and contributing to team-wide skill development.
+ Demonstrate inclusive leadership and participate in ERG/D&I initiatives.
+ Operate with high proactivity, anticipating challenges and contributing to internal and external technical communities.
+ Collaborate with defense industry customers and partners to understand their unique business and technical needs.
+ Facilitate technical workshops, planning sessions, and solution assessments to support cloud migration and modernization in the defense sector.
+ Offer in-depth technical guidance across infrastructure, networking, identity, security, and governance with a strong emphasis on compliance and regulatory standards relevant to the Defense Industrial Base.
+ Work closely with account teams, engineering, and support functions to guarantee successful solution delivery and high customer satisfaction.
+ Stay abreast of emerging trends, best practices, and new technologies in cloud infrastructure relevant to defense and mission assurance.

**Qualifications**

**Required** **Qualifications**

+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 7+years experiencein cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR equivalent experience.

+ At least 7 years of hands-on experience in infrastructure architecture, cloud computing, or similar technical roles.

**Other Require** **ments:**

**Microsoft Cloud Background Check** : This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

**Citizenship & Citizenship Verification:**  This position requires verification of U.S citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions.

Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law.

To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Deepproficiencyin Microsoft Azure infrastructure services—compute, networking, storage, hybrid cloud.

+ Experience with Azure Government, FedRAMP High, and Zero Trust architectures.

+ Familiarity with disconnected, classified, and sovereign environments.

+ Advancedexpertisewith Microsoft Azure services, architectural patterns, and solution design.

+ Comprehensive understanding of networking, virtualization, identity, security, and regulatory compliance, especially as it pertains to defense industry requirements.

+ Demonstrated success delivering complex infrastructure projects within enterprise or mission-critical environments.

+ Outstanding communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.

+ Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, CISSP, CCSP) are highly regarded.

+ Prior experience supporting defense sector customers, including systems integrators and mission platforms.

+ Proven ability to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient solutions in high-consequence environments.

+ Background in multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures, particularly within the defense sector.

+ Experience with DevOps methodologies, automation, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

+ Proven ability to lead technical teams and drive influence across organizational boundaries.

+ Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

**Preferred Certifications:**

+ Azure Solutions Architect Expert – AZ-305

+ Azure Security Engineer Associate – AZ-500

+ Azure Network Engineer Associate – AZ-700

+ Azure Administrator Associate – AZ-104

+ Azure Fundamentals – AZ-900

Cloud Solution Architecture IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $251,900 per year.

There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $165,600 - $272,300 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until **October 26, 2025** .

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.

Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .

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