Microsoft
Cloud Solution Architect- CYBERSECURITY -CTJ-Top Secret/SCI
$86K–$187K
Washington, DC · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Experience
- Required: 2+ years in specified relevant areas with a bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience. Preferred alternatives: 5+ years with a bachelor's degree, or 3+ years with a master's degree; also preferred are 2+ years in a customer-facing role and 2+ years working on technical projects.
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field OR equivalent experience. Preferred master's degree alternative stated in the posting.
About the job
Own customer-facing security architecture and strategy for Microsoft Azure engagements, guiding implementation and production to improve customers’ security posture and support secure cloud adoption.
What you'll do
- Define secure strategies, architectures, and controls; lead design sessions and guide implementation across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 security services.
- Conduct hands-on work operationalizing security solutions, troubleshoot technical issues, and coordinate resources to deliver customer outcomes.
- Share customer insights with Microsoft teams and collaborate on end-to-end enterprise solutions; travel as customer and business needs require.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 2+ years experience in relevant cloud, IT, systems, network, software, technology solutions, architecture, or consulting areas OR equivalent experience.
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret /SCI Security Clearance.
- Meet required Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including a Microsoft Cloud background check.
- U.S. citizenship, subject to verification.
Nice to have
- Relevant experience and certifications, including customer-facing and technical project experience, cloud/security certifications, or expertise in security domains and technologies.
- Experience with cyber defense operations, incident response, threat hunting, security frameworks, and Microsoft Security offerings.
Pay
USD $86,100 - $169,800 per year (base pay); USD $113,300 - $187,400 per year (base pay)
Tools
Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 E5 Security and Compliance, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Defender XDR, Sentinel, Entra, Python, MITRE ATT&CK
AI focus
Help customers adopt AI securely; preferred expertise includes AI Security.
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