Are you ready to seize an opportunity to architect and deploy O365 solutions in the Intel space leveraging the robust capabilities of the Microsoft Azure cloud? Do you thrive on taking a customer’s vision from brainstorming on a whiteboard to operational capability that drives Digital Transformation? If so, then the Solution Architect role in Microsoft Consulting is the right career for you!
Within Microsoft Federal, our diverse team includes solution architects, data scientists, consultants, sales, and business leaders who serve our Federal government customer, including organizations in the Intelligence Community, National Security, Defense and Federal civilian agencies. Microsoft Federal Consulting Services is dedicated to delivering on Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
At Microsoft, we share knowledge, experiences, and resources to help each other achieve our career goals and grow both professionally and personally. We seek out people from diverse backgrounds who exhibit passion, technical competence, and experience in services delivery with complex projects or environments. Experience in this role will provide great opportunities to interact with pre-release versions, collaborate with product group engineering teams and improve future versions of Microsoft products as a subject matter expert.
Our Intelligence Business Unit is seeking a Solution Architect with passion for data analytics with experience in Modern Data Warehouse, Advanced Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Data Platform, Business Intelligence, and Data Visualization with hands-on experience leveraging these platforms in the US Federal sector. The ideal candidate will need experience working with external/internal US Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customers delivering Azure-based data analytics solutions that drive strong business impact.
Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Growth mindset encourages each of us to lean in and learn what matters most to our customers, to create the foundational knowledge that enables us to make customer-first decisions in everything we do. In doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world. You can help us achieve our mission.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or technology domain (e.g., Security)
• OR Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or technology domain (e.g., Security)
• OR equivalent experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate U.S. Government clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination.
Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.
Cloud Screening: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Solution Architecture IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $97,800 - $189,400 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 $123,200 - $199,400 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 April 14,2025.
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

Our Solution Architects work within a team of project managers, data scientists and consultants to deliver Azure cloud data analytics consulting engagements; typical responsibilities include:

• Educating our customers and partners on the power data analytics using the Azure Cloud
• Interacting with senior executives and key stakeholders in our customers to formulate data analytics solutions that address challenges facing their organizations
• Developing and maintaining a high level of technical proficiency in Azure cloud data analytics and AI/ML services
• Creating and sharing IP that leverages Azure cloud data analytics services

Engagement activities will require the ideal candidate to demonstrate:

• Extensive prior experience in Big Data, modern data warehouse, business intelligence, data ingestion & transformation (ETL/ELT), IOT, analytics model and data visualization
• Background in integration of data analytics into applications and systems
• Ability to work in a challenging, dynamic environment with multiple interactions across teams with different backgrounds ranging from sales and services to research teams
• Professional experience in a consulting or IT services organization