Cloud Solution Architect

Deliver according to MS best practices & using repeatable IP. ​ You will accelerate Business Value of overall Security adoption by improving security posture and ensuring that the solution exhibits “Secure by Design” framework, such as high-performance levels, security, scalability, maintainability, appropriate reusability and reliability upon deployment. You will align your individual skilling to team/area demands & Customer Success goals as you accelerate customer outcomes and share your expertise, contribute to Intellectual Property (IP) creation & re-use to accelerate customer outcomes. You will run Architectural Design Sessions to build a plan for implementing the solution - governing design in line with customer business goals and their technical environment. Outcome is consensus on solution design and next steps toward production. 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. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Reliability Status screening: This position requires that the successful candidate obtain and maintain a Reliability Status security screening with the Government of Canada. 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 OR equivalent experience Breadth of technical experience and knowledge, with depth / Subject Matter Expertise in: Purview / Data Security (IRM, MIP P2) and All Defender Workloads, strategies and solutions Identity and Access Management Zero Trust strategies including, Zero trust Foundations, Defend Against Threats, Protect and Govern Sensitive Data Deep knowledge of solution architecture, design, implementation, and/or support of Cloud Security in order to identify business needs and determine solutions to business problems, process improvement, organizational change, or strategic planning and policy development. Proven track record of building deep technical relationships with senior IT executives in large or highly strategic accounts. Experience in managing various stakeholder relationships to get consensus on solution/projects. Presentation skills with a high degree of comfort with both large and small audiences (Senior Executives, Messaging/collaboration/Network/Security administrators, and solution architecture teams). Competitive Landscape knowledge of Security platforms. Technical aptitude and experience to learn new cloud technologies and understand relevant cloud market trends.