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Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) to be a trusted advisor and drive business value through AI Transformation that includes creating business value by translating customer challenges into actionable solutions aligned to high ROI customer outcomes. The Microsoft Federal organization addresses the unique mission, legal/regulatory requirements, and procurement rules of the United States Government (USG). Microsoft Federal aims to provide resources with the necessary security clearances or other qualifications to meet evolving USG needs, embracing flexibility in recruiting, hiring, and workforce assignments across Civilian, Defense, or intelligence community segments. Microsofts mission is to empower every person and every organization to achieve more, with a growth mindset that supports customer-first decisions and life-changing innovations. Responsibilities and qualifications are listed below in structured form. Responsibilities
Be a trusted advisor and drive business value through AI Transformation: Create business value by translating customer challenges into actionable solutions aligned to high ROI customer outcomes. Ensure a seamless, connected experience that fosters satisfaction, loyalty, and long-term value. Drive Customer Success: Lead architectural design, engaging with business and technical decision makers to drive intent and enable sustained usage of Copilot Chat, Agents, and M365 Copilot, securing long-term customer success and renewal. Leverage Agentic AI: Use Copilot prompt engineering and Agent-building expertise to drive AI at scale. Explore growth opportunities: Partner with technical and sales teams to identify opportunities and develop tailored solutions to drive expansion and business value realization. Accelerate Customer AI Transformation Journey: Engage in relevant communities to share expertise, contribute to IP creation, prioritize IP re-use, and learn from others to help accelerate your customers AI transformation journey. Embrace a growth mindset: Act as the voice of the customer by proactively sharing insights, feedback, and success stories to inform internal strategy and execution. Learn-it-all: Demonstrate a self-learner mindset through continuous, self-directed learning in areas such as Exchange 2013, Copilot Chat, Agents, M365 Copilot, business value realization, and adoption and change management. Build and maintain technical readiness aligned to Customer Success Unit (CSU) priorities and corporate initiatives. Qualifications
Required/minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 4+ 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. Experience/working knowledge of Exchange 2013 4+ years experience working in a customer-facing role (e.g., internal and/or external). 4+ years experience working on technical projects. Other Requirements
Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements for this role, including but not limited to specialized screenings. The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on an SSBI with Polygraph. Clearance verification is required prior to offer. Microsoft Cloud background check will be conducted upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Citizenship verification is required due to citizenship-based restrictions, with verification via valid passport or approved documents or verified US government clearance. Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. Citizenship verification and related requirements to meet government and customer needs. Preferred Qualifications
Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g., Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert, Azure, AWS, Google, security certifications). Compensation: Cloud Solution Architect IC4 base pay range USD 106,400 to 203,600 per year across the U.S.; location-based ranges apply for San Francisco Bay Area and NYC metro. Some roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Application deadline: Microsoft will accept applications until October 16, 2025. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please submit a request via the Accommodation request form. Benefits/perks vary by employment type and location. Location notes:
Reston, VA; Bethesda, MD; Tysons Corner, VA; Washington, DC, etc., as listed in the posting. "Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI." #J-18808-Ljbffr
Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) to be a trusted advisor and drive business value through AI Transformation that includes creating business value by translating customer challenges into actionable solutions aligned to high ROI customer outcomes. The Microsoft Federal organization addresses the unique mission, legal/regulatory requirements, and procurement rules of the United States Government (USG). Microsoft Federal aims to provide resources with the necessary security clearances or other qualifications to meet evolving USG needs, embracing flexibility in recruiting, hiring, and workforce assignments across Civilian, Defense, or intelligence community segments. Microsofts mission is to empower every person and every organization to achieve more, with a growth mindset that supports customer-first decisions and life-changing innovations. Responsibilities and qualifications are listed below in structured form. Responsibilities
Be a trusted advisor and drive business value through AI Transformation: Create business value by translating customer challenges into actionable solutions aligned to high ROI customer outcomes. Ensure a seamless, connected experience that fosters satisfaction, loyalty, and long-term value. Drive Customer Success: Lead architectural design, engaging with business and technical decision makers to drive intent and enable sustained usage of Copilot Chat, Agents, and M365 Copilot, securing long-term customer success and renewal. Leverage Agentic AI: Use Copilot prompt engineering and Agent-building expertise to drive AI at scale. Explore growth opportunities: Partner with technical and sales teams to identify opportunities and develop tailored solutions to drive expansion and business value realization. Accelerate Customer AI Transformation Journey: Engage in relevant communities to share expertise, contribute to IP creation, prioritize IP re-use, and learn from others to help accelerate your customers AI transformation journey. Embrace a growth mindset: Act as the voice of the customer by proactively sharing insights, feedback, and success stories to inform internal strategy and execution. Learn-it-all: Demonstrate a self-learner mindset through continuous, self-directed learning in areas such as Exchange 2013, Copilot Chat, Agents, M365 Copilot, business value realization, and adoption and change management. Build and maintain technical readiness aligned to Customer Success Unit (CSU) priorities and corporate initiatives. Qualifications
Required/minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 4+ 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. Experience/working knowledge of Exchange 2013 4+ years experience working in a customer-facing role (e.g., internal and/or external). 4+ years experience working on technical projects. Other Requirements
Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements for this role, including but not limited to specialized screenings. The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on an SSBI with Polygraph. Clearance verification is required prior to offer. Microsoft Cloud background check will be conducted upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Citizenship verification is required due to citizenship-based restrictions, with verification via valid passport or approved documents or verified US government clearance. Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. Citizenship verification and related requirements to meet government and customer needs. Preferred Qualifications
Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g., Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert, Azure, AWS, Google, security certifications). Compensation: Cloud Solution Architect IC4 base pay range USD 106,400 to 203,600 per year across the U.S.; location-based ranges apply for San Francisco Bay Area and NYC metro. Some roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Application deadline: Microsoft will accept applications until October 16, 2025. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please submit a request via the Accommodation request form. Benefits/perks vary by employment type and location. Location notes:
Reston, VA; Bethesda, MD; Tysons Corner, VA; Washington, DC, etc., as listed in the posting. "Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI." #J-18808-Ljbffr