About the Role

Cloud Solution Architect - Data role at Microsoft's US Public Sector Industries DIB Team, focusing on designing secure, scalable data solutions for defense contractors and federal agencies. Responsibilities include modernizing data estates with Azure services, aligning strategies to mission outcomes, and ensuring compliance in regulated environments. Requires expertise in Azure Data Services, Synapse, Fabric, and Purview.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead modernization of customer data estates using Microsoft cloud-native services
• Design and deploy secure, scalable architectures with Azure Data Services, Synapse, Fabric, and Purview
• Align data platform strategies to mission outcomes in regulated and classified environments
• Support defense contractors and federal agencies with tailored data solutions integrating Zero Trust and compliance frameworks
• Ensure data security across GCC, GCCH, and sovereign cloud environments

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field
• 4+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, IT consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
• U.S. citizenship verified via valid passport
• Pass Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years

Nice to Have:

• Technical expertise in Azure Data Services, Synapse, Databricks, Fabric, and Purview
• Experience delivering data platform modernization in regulated or classified environments
• Familiarity with MCEM, Unified Delivery, and Factory engagement models
• Proven ability to drive customer adoption, usage, and renewals in enterprise environments
• Preferred certifications: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600), Fabric Data Engineer Associate (DP-700), Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300), Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100), Azure Cosmos DB Developer Specialty (DP-420), Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300)

Benefits & Perks

• Industry leading healthcare