Cloud Solutions Architect

We are looking for a Cloud Solution Architect that can perform, and review technical security assessments of cloud computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance standards and regulations and recommended mitigation strategies. You will ensure the security of multiple organization's classified and unclassified cloud information systems. Development of Information Technology (IT) security policies and standards for multiple federal agencies. Be able to work with other teams across the organization to gain an in-depth understanding of system architectures and cloud system configurations. Be an open communicator with taking complex concepts and tailoring them to the audiences from engineers to executive leadership.

The Cloud Solutions Architect will use their experience in the federal Authority to Operate (ATO) and FedRAMP process and guide customers through a seamless accreditation process using experience, tools, and effective communication of cloud security posture. 

The role requires an individual, who can thrive in ambiguity, is self-motivated, resourceful, confident under pressure, and has demonstrated skilled expectation management. Ability to pivot mid workstream as well as juggle multiple accreditation packages across multiple customers will be a must have skill.

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Required/minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, 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 OR equivalent experience.
• 2 years experience with Security Incident Event Management 
• 4 years experience with the NIST Special Publications 800 Series, CNSSI 1253, and DoD 8500, FIPS 199 and FIPS 200 
• 4 years experience with cloud network technologies and the ability to demonstrate knowledge of protocols, communications systems, and architectures. 

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/SCI Security Clearance.  Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate 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  

CompTIA Security+ CE certification

CISSP or other similar information security certification

Master's degree in Cybersecurity

DOD ISSM, ISSO and/or ISSE certifications

Cloud Solution Architecture IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 - $203,600 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 $137,600 - $222,600 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay   

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 13, 2025

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.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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Competency/Capability/Experiences/Skills

• In depth understanding of artifact creation, eMASS, Xacta, POA&M as well as creation and validation of SSP creation for unique mission applications.  
• Knowledge of firewall (packet filtering, application level gateway, next generation) configurations within a cloud environment.

• Understanding of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) to identify security issues for remediation and reporting.

• Identify and develop mitigation strategies for cybersecurity threats and security vulnerabilities.

• Evaluate configuration changes and their impact to the security posture of multiple enterprise cloud solutions.

• Analyze Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP).

• Assess Risk Management Framework (RMF) NIST 800-53 R4 Information Assurance Controls.

• Assess and assist with implementation recommendations of countermeasures or mitigating controls.

• Ensure the integrity and protection of networks, systems, and applications by technical enforcement of Enterprise security policies, through monitoring and analysis of vulnerability scans and system log information.

• Perform documentation requirements for periodic and on-demand system audits and vulnerability assessments, including user accounts, application access, file system and external Web integrity scans to determine compliance.

• Prepare incident reports of analysis methodology and results

• Provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced technical staff members and customers.

• Interpret results from network/server/application scanning tools such as Tenable Nessus, Checkmarx and Fortify.

• Interpret, document, and advise customers on emerging security, governance, and continuous monitoring policies.

• Articulate cybersecurity risk to senior leadership and provide recommendations for remediation/risk acceptance.

• Develop and/or support the successful development of cybersecurity processes and procedures.

• Understanding of NIST RMF Steps 1-6.

• Explain inheritance models and resources.
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