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Microsoft

Builds workplace software, PCs and cloud services

Cloud Solution Architect

Implementation & Technical Account ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCanadaCA$128k - CA$222.4k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or a related field, plus 7 or more years of experience in cloud or infrastructure technologies, information technology consulting or support, systems administration, network operations, software development or support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, or consulting, or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Reliability Status security screening with the Government of Canada; Microsoft will assess case by case whether the screening can be obtained within required timelines.

Responsibilities

  • Drive positive customer satisfaction and serve as a trusted advisor; provide customer and partner feedback and insights as the Voice of Customer; share insights and best practices; connect with Global Security, Engineering, and Product teams to remove blockers and influence the solution roadmap.
  • Deliver an end-to-end Security value proposition across Microsoft Security offerings, focusing on Threat Protection, Identity and Access Management, and Cloud Security, including Zero Trust.
  • Position and deliver solutions that drive Security product usage, develop opportunities that drive Customer Success business results, help customers realize value from Microsoft investments, and identify and resolve customer blockers using subject matter expertise and repeatable Microsoft best practices.
  • Accelerate business value from Security adoption by improving security posture and ensuring solutions follow a Secure by Design framework, including high performance, security, scalability, maintainability, appropriate reusability, and reliability upon deployment.
  • Align individual skilling with team and area demands and Customer Success goals; share expertise and contribute to the creation and reuse of intellectual property to accelerate customer outcomes.
  • Run Architectural Design Sessions to plan solution implementation, govern design in line with customer business goals and technical environments, and reach consensus on solution design and next steps toward production.
  • Collaborate and coordinate with other Cloud Solution Architects and Microsoft stakeholders, including FastTrack, partners, and Microsoft Consulting, to develop complex end-to-end enterprise solutions using the Microsoft Security platform.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or a related field, plus 12 or more years of experience in cloud or infrastructure technologies, information technology consulting or support, systems administration, network operations, software development or support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, or consulting; or a master's degree in those fields plus 8 or more years of experience in cloud or infrastructure technologies, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, or consulting; or equivalent experience.
  • Six or more years of experience working in a customer-facing role, internal and/or external.
  • Six or more years of experience leading technical projects.
  • Technical cloud certification, such as Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, or security certifications.
  • Breadth of technical experience and knowledge, with subject matter expertise in Sentinel, Defender workloads and data security strategies and solutions, Identity and Access Management, and Zero Trust strategies including Zero Trust Foundations, Defend Against Threats, and Protect and Govern Sensitive Data.
  • Deep knowledge of solution architecture, design, implementation, and/or support of Cloud Security to identify business needs and determine solutions to business problems, process improvement, organizational change, strategic planning, and policy development.
  • Understanding of how Microsoft Security, compliance, and identity solutions can span solution areas to provide a holistic end-to-end solution.
  • Active Canadian Government Secret Clearance or ability to secure Secret Clearance with the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate of Public Services and Procurement Canada.
  • Proven ability to build deep technical relationships with senior IT executives in large or highly strategic accounts and manage stakeholder relationships to reach consensus on solutions and projects.
  • Presentation skills and comfort presenting to large and small audiences, including senior executives, messaging, collaboration, network and security administrators, and solution architecture teams.
  • Ability to understand customers' security-related business requirements and problems and solve them through Microsoft cloud technologies.
  • Knowledge of the competitive security-platform landscape, technical aptitude, and experience learning new cloud technologies and understanding relevant cloud market trends.

About the Company

Microsoft

Builds workplace software, PCs and cloud services

Microsoft builds workplace software, operating systems and cloud infrastructure for consumers, businesses and government agencies, from small organizations to global enterprises. Microsoft 365 combines Word and Excel with Teams communication and Copilot AI features, while Windows runs PCs and Surface supplies the company's own computers. Azure rents computing capacity, storage and databases to build and run web applications. Microsoft also sells Xbox consoles and games, collecting revenue through software licenses, subscriptions, usage charges and product sales. Founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Redmond, WA
Founded
1975

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