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Security Cloud Solution Architect- CTJ - Poly

Microsoft • $86K — $169K *
Washington, DC 20011In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience
  • Active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) required
  • Experience with Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Identity Manager, and AD FS
  • Familiar with Zero Trust security principles and identity governance
  • Microsoft certifications like SC-300 or SC-100 preferred

Responsibilities

  • Drive identity architecture and delivery for Federal government projects
  • Lead IAM engagements and serve as the primary technical authority
  • Administer and troubleshoot enterprise identity systems
  • Assist with hybrid identity and modernization initiatives
  • Apply Zero Trust principles to IAM operations
  • Identify and remediate identity-related security risks
  • Support compliance and security review activities
  • Act as Voice of the Customer to influence product direction

Benefits

  • Access to extensive skilling resources for professional growth
  • Opportunity to work on mission-critical security solutions for the U.S. Federal Government
  • Exposure to cutting-edge identity and security technologies
  • Collaborative environment with Microsoft partners and engineering teams
  • Flexible travel requirements based on customer needs
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Microsoft Federal is looking for individuals passionate about driving security solutions and outcomes that enable mission-critical work for the U.S. Federal Government. The speed of technology is fast; the speed of security is even faster - candidates must be interested in maintaining technical expertise supported by many skilling resources provided by Microsoft to invest in your growth. Ideal candidates for this role will meet the following.
  • Identity Architecture & Delivery
  • Lead Identity and Access Management (IAM) engagements, serving as the primary technical authority for Identity solutions
  • Lead the administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of enterprise identity systems, including:
    • Microsoft Active Directory
    • Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM/FIM)
    • Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS)
  • Assist with hybrid identity and modernization initiatives involving:
    • Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID integration
    • MFA and Conditional Access implementations
    • Privileged access management concepts like least privilege
  • Apply Zero Trust principles to Identity and Access Management operations
  • Identity and remediate identity-related security risks and operational issues
  • Support compliance, audit and security review activities related to identity systems
  • Collaborate with:
    • Security, Apps, and Infrastructure Microsoft partners
    • Account teams and engineering
  • Act as Voice of the Customer, providing feedback to influence product direction and remove blockers
  • Build technical credibility and trusted advisor relationships with customers

Travel is an integral part of this position. You should be willing to travel as is demanded by the needs of our customers and our business. This position requires approximately 25% overnight travel if you reside or are willing to relocate within commuting distance to the work. This position may require up to 75% overnight travel if you are not within commuting distance to work.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 2+ 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.

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 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 pre-offer and post-hire for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate U.S. Government 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:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 5+ 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 Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 3+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
    • OR equivalent experience.


  • Experience designing or implementing:
    • On-premises identity technologies, including:
      • Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
      • Group Policy administration
      • Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS)
      • Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM)
      • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)


  • Experience supporting identity operations in regulated, disconnected, or highly secure environments is preferred.


  • Exposure to modern identity and security concepts, including:
    • Microsoft Entra ID
    • Hybrid identity (Active Directory + Entra ID)
    • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
    • Conditional Access
    • Privileged Identity Management (PIM)


  • Understanding of Zero Trust security principles, including:
    • Identity as a security control plane
    • Least privilege access
    • Strong authentication and continuous verification


  • Exposure to:
    • Identity Governance and access reviews
    • Role-based access control (RBAC)
    • Application and Workload Identities


  • Demonstrated interest in growing technical expertise in modern identity security technologies, including Microsoft Entra and cloud-based identity architectures.


  • Familiarity with U.S. Federal identity and security requirements (e.g., ICAM, E-ICAM, Zero Trust guidance)


  • Microsoft Certifications Preferred
    • SC-300: Identity and Access Administrator
    • SC-100: Cybersecurity Architect


Cloud Solution Architecture IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $86,100 - $169,800 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 $113,300 - $187,400 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

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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