Azure Solutions Architect

• Shape the Future of Solution Architecture: Be a cornerstone of our new Solution Architecture Center of Excellence, driving modernization, standardization, and acceleration of solutioning practices across the enterprise.
• Architect World-Class Azure Solutions: Design and scale Microsoft Azure-based architectures grounded in the Well-Architected Framework, ensuring solutions are secure, reliable, cost-optimized, and operationally excellent.
• Lead Go-to-Market Innovation: Create reusable solution assets, demo environments, delivery playbooks, and CI/CD pipelines that empower sales and delivery teams to operate with precision and speed.
• Elevate Our Brand: Partner with proposal teams to craft compelling, technically sound proposals and ensure our architectural vision shines in every client interaction and marketing initiative.
• Drive Business Outcomes: Collaborate with proposal teams to estimate level of effort and pricing for solutions you define, ensuring proposals are competitive and achievable.
• Champion Agile & DevSecOps: Embed Agile delivery principles, DevSecOps practices, and AI-enabled development tools into solution designs for faster, secure, and intelligent delivery.
• Influence the Ecosystem: Build strategic relationships with cloud partners and industry leaders, positioning Guidehouse as a trusted innovator and thought leader.
• Inspire Talent: Attract, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of architects and engineers-leveraging your network and reputation to build a culture of excellence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD “PUBLIC TRUST”; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse
• Minimum 8 years of experience in solution architecture, cloud engineering, or enterprise application development
• At least 5 years in a solution architect role guiding architecture teams or centers of excellence
• Ability to travel 50%
• Proven track record of building and scaling Azure-based cloud-native solutions across multiple industries or verticals
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Deep familiarity with Azure services: Data Lake, App Services, Functions, AKS, API Management, Cosmos DB, Azure AI, and Azure DevOps
• Strong understanding of Well-Architected Framework, microservices, containerization, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and API-first design
• Experience developing demo environments, reusable assets, and delivery playbooks for sales and implementation teams
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and AI-enabled delivery tools
• Strong executive presence with the ability to inspire cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders
• Experience supporting strategic proposals, client marketing efforts, and brand-building initiatives
• Based on our contractual obligations, candidate must be located within the United States and a US Citizen., * Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred
• Master’s degree preferred
• Additional certifications such as Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure AI Engineer Associate, or Azure Security Engineer Associate are highly valued

The annual salary range for this position is $226,000.00-$376,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs., * Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.