Microsoft Cloud Architect

Radiant; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Microsoft Cloud Architect in Herndon, VA. The role focuses on designing and implementing Microsoft 365 cloud solutions, ensuring strategic alignment with IT goals. Candidates should have extensive experience in cloud architecture, security implementations, and project management.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in designing Microsoft 365 cloud solutions.
• 5 years experience in implementing Entra ID and Zero Trust security.

Skills

Cloud Architecture Design

Hands-On Implementation

Executive Presentation Skills

Change Management Communication

Zero Trust Security

Project Roadmapping

Identity & Access Management

SharePoint Online Governance

Microsoft Intune Administration

Cross-Functional Coordination

Technical Documentation

Leadership Engagement

Training & Enablement

Security & Compliance Monitoring

Risk & Issue Management

Solution Validation & Optimization

Leadership Communication & Strategic Alignment

Job description

Job Title : Microsoft Cloud Architect

Location : Herndon VA 20170

In person Interview

Job description:

Skills:

1. 5 Years experience with Cloud Architecture Design: Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing Microsoft 365 cloud solutions aligned with strategic IT goals.
2. 5 Years experience Hands-On Implementation: Executes technical configuration and deployment of Entra ID, Intune, and Zero Trust security controls.
3. 2 Years experience Executive Presentation Skills: Prepares and delivers compelling visual presentations for non-technical leadership audiences.
4. 4 Years experience Change Management Communication and Execution: Leads organizational change initiatives with a focus on user adoption and communication planning.
5. 3 Years experience Zero Trust Security: Implements and manages MFA, Conditional Access, and DLP policies in a Microsoft 365 environment.
6. 5 Years experience Project Roadmapping: Creates and maintains technical roadmaps, timelines, and milestone charts for cloud modernization projects.
7. 5 Years experience Identity & Access Management (IAM): Configures and supports Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory synchronization.
8. 3 Years experience SharePoint Online Governance: Deploys, governs, and supports collaboration platforms such as SharePoint Online and Teams.
9. 3 Years experience Microsoft Intune Administration: Manages device compliance, policies, and enrollment across hybrid and BYOD environments.
10. 4 Years experience Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborates with vendors, IT staff, and business units to ensure smooth project execution.
11. 4 Years experience Technical Documentation: Develops runbooks, SOPs, and support documentation for ongoing cloud operations.
12. 4 Years experience Leadership Engagement: Communicates IT strategy and project outcomes clearly to executive and steering committee stakeholders.
13. 4 Years experience Training & Enablement: Designs and delivers user training, guides, and onboarding content tailored to department needs.
14. 4 Years experience Security & Compliance Monitoring: Configures and reports on Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and Secure Score.
15. 4 Years experience Risk & Issue Management: Identifies, tracks, and mitigates risks and blockers to maintain project timelines and quality.
16. 5 Years experience Solution Validation & Optimization: Evaluates technical solutions for alignment with business needs and continuously optimizes configurations.
17. 4 Years experience Leadership Communication & Strategic Alignment