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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Azure, Data and AI Cloud Solution Architect-CTJ-Poly - **Company:** Microsoft - **Location:** Annapolis, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $86,100.0 - $169,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Computing, Software Engineering, Time Tracking Software, Computer Network Operations, Multi-Cloud, HybridCloud, AI Platforms, Information Technology - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27909219/Azure-Data-Ai-Cloud-Solution-Architect-Ctj-Poly-Maryland-Annapolis-1210 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field OR equivalent experience. 2+ 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. Other Requirements Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: *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 pre-offer and post-hire 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. * 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 customer 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 Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: * + Cloud and infrastructure architecture + Systems engineering or administration + Network or platform operations + Technical consulting or solution delivery 2+ years experience working in a customer-facing role (e.g., internal and/or external). 2+ years experience working on technical projects. Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, security certifications). Cloud Solution Architecture IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $86,100 - $169,800 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 $113,300 - $187,400 per year. ## Description Business Impact * Deliver solutions aligned with Microsoft methodologies and operational excellence standards, including accurate pipeline management, documentation, and time tracking * Identify, escalate, and help mitigate technical and business risks that could impede solution delivery or value realization * Contribute to identifying and accelerating blockers to cloud adoption, consumption, and usage using approved tools and processes * Identify opportunities for Azure infrastructure, hybrid, security, and AI consumption growth aligned to customer mission outcomes and Microsoft value propositions * Actively engage customers to challenge assumptions, propose alternative architectures, and recommend optimized solutions that improve security, resiliency, cost, and performance Solution Delivery & Technical Execution * Design and guide implementation of: * Azure Landing Zones, hybrid and multi-cloud architectures * Secure infrastructure platforms supporting AI/ML, data, and mission workloads * Governance, identity, networking, resiliency, and operational controls aligned with federal requirements * Ensure solutions follow well-architected, secure-by-design, and compliance-ready patterns that enable long-term operational success * Support value-based deliverables such as architecture design sessions, proofs of concept, and technical validation engagements * Contribute feedback to internal delivery and engineering teams to improve offerings, patterns, and reusable assets Customer Centricity * Learn customer missions, technical constraints, and conditions for success in federal environments * Translate customer challenges into Azure infrastructure and AI-enabled solutions aligned to Microsoft's Cloud & AI platform strategy * Build trusted relationships with technical and business decision-makers, helping bridge infrastructure, security, compliance, and mission requirements * Act as the voice of the customer, providing feedback and insights to Microsoft engineering, product, and internal communities Partner Collaboration * Collaborate with Microsoft partners to enable joint solutions, technical readiness, and successful customer implementations * Support partners in removing technical blockers and accelerating delivery and consumption * Provide technical enablement and guidance to align partner offerings with Microsoft Federal infrastructure and AI priorities Technical Leadership & Readiness * Maintain deep technical depth across Azure infrastructure, hybrid cloud, security, and AI-enabling platforms, with breadth across CSU initiatives such as security, resiliency, and AI * Mentor peers and contribute to virtual teams, communities of practice, and internal readiness initiatives * Contribute to intellectual property, reusable architectures, and patterns that scale across federal customers * Represent Microsoft through internal and external technical engagements, sharing best practices and lessons learned where appropriate ## Related Videos - [The Open-source Java SDK for Multi-Cloud Development - Sandeep Pal](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2113-the-open-source-java-sdk-for-multi-cloud-development-sandeep-pal) - [This App Reached 10,000 Users in One Week. 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