Cloud Solution Architect - Security
Microsoft
Cloud Solution Architect - Security
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
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Overview
Join Microsoft’s US Public Sector Industries DIB Team—where mission meets innovation.
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 - Security with a drive to help solve complex security challenges for our customers, enabling them to help modernize their security architecture and posture. Here, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, working on cutting-edge projects that leverage the latest technologies to drive meaningful impact. Join us and be part of a team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.
As a Security CSA in the DIB Operating Unit, you will be at the forefront of Microsoft’s mission to support national defense and security. You’ll work with some of the most secure, high-consequence environments in the world, helping customers adopt Microsoft’s security solutions to protect critical infrastructure, enable secure AI, and drive digital transformation.
This role is part of a newly formed team supporting the DIB—a $400B+ sector that includes Tier 1–3 defense partners. You will be responsible for delivering deep technical expertise, driving usage excellence, and accelerating adoption of Microsoft’s security portfolio across classified and sovereign environments.
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.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 7+ years experience in 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.
- Technical expertise in two or more of the following Microsoft security solutions: Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Entra, and Purview.
- 4+ years experience delivering security services in regulated or classified environments (e.g., GCC High, Azure Government).
Other Requirements:
- Cloud Screening: Candidates must be able to successfully complete and pass a Microsoft Cloud background screening. Required Cloud Screenings will be administered on a recurring bi-annual basis.
- 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, or other approved documents, or verified US government clearance.
Additional / Preferred Certifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 12+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
- OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 8+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
- OR equivalent experience.
- 6+ years experience working in a customer-facing role (e.g., internal and/or external).
- Familiarity with MCEM, MSX, and Unified IP delivery frameworks.
- 6+ years experience leading technical projects.
- Understanding of Zero Trust architecture, threat protection, and data governance.
- Proven ability to drive customer adoption, usage, and renewals in enterprise environments.
- Familiarity with DIB mission priorities, compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, ITAR), and operational doctrines.
- Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, security certifications).
- SC-100: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect
- SC-200: Security Operations Analyst Associate
- SC-400: Information Protection Administrator
- AZ-500: Azure Security Engineer Associate
- SC-401: AI Security (recommended for FY26)
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 August 12, 2025.
Responsibilities
- Drive Usage Excellence: Lead adoption of Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Microsoft Entra, and Purview Data Security to maximize E5 renewals and secure AI workloads.
- Deliver Enhanced Services: Scope and deliver Enterprise Security Assessments (ESA), Designated Engineering (DE), and Enhanced Designated Engineering (EDE) engagements aligned to customer needs.
- Secure AI Platforms: Help customers secure their AI investments by integrating data security and threat protection into AI platform and application deployments.
- Execute with Rigor: Own pipeline creation (Job 2) and commit-to-close (Job 1) milestones, ensuring operational excellence and measurable impact on revenue and customer outcomes.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with STU, FastTrack, ISD, and Unified Support to deliver seamless, end-to-end customer experiences.
- Contribute to Product Feedback: Submit UATs and feedback to improve Microsoft’s security offerings based on real-world customer engagements.