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Azure Cloud Solution Architect - CTJ - Poly

Microsoft, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


We are looking to hire a

Azure Cloud Solution Architect

to join Microsoft Federal.The Microsoft Federal organization was established to address the unique mission, legal/regulatory requirements, and procurement rules and processes of the United States Government (USG). Microsoft Federal is committed to ensuring its resources – including appropriately qualified, experienced, and certified personnel (with necessary security clearances or otherwise) are available as needed to meet USG evolving needs. To that end, Microsoft embraces, as a mission-critical philosophy, flexibility in the recruiting, hiring, and workforce assignment of Microsoft Federal personnel.Our customers are looking for ways to innovate and are tackling big challenges on meeting the new world of digital services. The Data Platform & Advanced Analytics Cloud Solution Architect will help build solutions for our Federal customers to assist with their transformation journey. The goal of the Data/AI focused Cloud Solution Architect is to grow our customer Azure opportunities with deep industry and technical knowledge and experience. The Cloud Solution Architect is responsible for driving high priority customer initiatives on the Microsoft Azure platform in collaboration with customers and the Microsoft account team.Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, 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.3+ years’ experience in Cloud Data/Analytics/AI Architectures.Enterprise-scale technical experience with cloud and hybrid infrastructures, architecture designs including scalability, security and resiliency, database migrations, and cloud technology management.Other Requirements: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 for this role.Preferred Qualifications:Breadth of technical experience and knowledge, with depth / Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in the following Data Platform Cloud solutions and/or data estate workloads:SQL platforms including SQL Server (Database/Analysis Services), Azure SQL DB, OSS Databases (PostgreSQL), ETL/ELT systems.NoSQL Databases including Azure Cosmos DB, and OSS Databases (Cassandra, Mongo etc).Big Data platforms including SQL DW (Synapse), Snowflake, Redshift, Spark (EMR/HDInsight).Advanced Analytics, including Azure Databricks.Visualization tools, including PowerBI, and/or Tableau.Machine Learning, including Azure ML Services / ML Flow.Artificial Intelligence, including Azure Cognitive Services.General awareness of Data Governance and Stewardship processes.General awareness of Machine Learning / Data Science and model operationalization processes.Competitive Landscape: Knowledge of enterprise public cloud platforms and related industry/marketplace.Partners: Understanding of partner ecosystems and the ability to leverage partner solutions to solve customer needs.Professional Cloud Certification in one or more of the following technologies: Cloud, Database, Big Data, BI, Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence.Prior work experience in a Consulting/Architecture position within a software engineering and/or professional services company such as Amazon, VMware, Google, IBM, Oracle, or similar desired.Knowledge of Azure cloud services.Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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 (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

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