Guidehouse · 19 hours ago
Azure Solutions Architect
District of Columbia, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$226K/yr - $376K/yr
8+ years expGuidehouse is seeking a visionary Azure Solution Architect to join their newly established Solutioning and Sales Center of Excellence within the Technology Cloud and Application Development team. The role involves leading solutioning efforts, designing Microsoft Azure-based architectures, and collaborating with proposal teams to drive business outcomes and innovation.
AdviceConsultingManagement Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Shape the Future of Solution Architecture: Be a cornerstone of our new Solution Architecture Center of Excellence, driving modernization, standardization, and acceleration of solutioning practices across the enterprise
Architect World-Class Azure Solutions: Design and scale Microsoft Azure-based architectures grounded in the Well-Architected Framework, ensuring solutions are secure, reliable, cost-optimized, and operationally excellent
Deliver Predictable Outcomes: Define golden paths for repeatable solution delivery, leveraging Azure services such as Azure Data Lake, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure API Management, and Azure AI services
Lead Go-to-Market Innovation: Create reusable solution assets, demo environments, delivery playbooks, and CI/CD pipelines that empower sales and delivery teams to operate with precision and speed
Elevate Our Brand: Partner with proposal teams to craft compelling, technically sound proposals and ensure our architectural vision shines in every client interaction and marketing initiative
Drive Business Outcomes: Collaborate with proposal teams to estimate level of effort and pricing for solutions you define, ensuring proposals are competitive and achievable
Champion Agile & DevSecOps: Embed Agile delivery principles, DevSecOps practices, and AI-enabled development tools into solution designs for faster, secure, and intelligent delivery
Influence the Ecosystem: Build strategic relationships with cloud partners and industry leaders, positioning Guidehouse as a trusted innovator and thought leader
Inspire Talent: Attract, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of architects and engineers—leveraging your network and reputation to build a culture of excellence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD 'PUBLIC TRUST'; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse
Minimum 8 years of experience in solution architecture, cloud engineering, or enterprise application development
At least 5 years in a solution architect role guiding architecture teams or centers of excellence
Ability to travel 50%
Proven track record of building and scaling Azure-based cloud-native solutions across multiple industries or verticals
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Deep familiarity with Azure services: Data Lake, App Services, Functions, AKS, API Management, Cosmos DB, Azure AI, and Azure DevOps
Strong understanding of Well-Architected Framework, microservices, containerization, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and API-first design
Experience developing demo environments, reusable assets, and delivery playbooks for sales and implementation teams
Knowledge of Agile methodologies and AI-enabled delivery tools
Strong executive presence with the ability to inspire cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders
Experience supporting strategic proposals, client marketing efforts, and brand-building initiatives
Based on our contractual obligations, candidate must be located within the United States and a US Citizen
Preferred
Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred
Master's degree preferred
Additional certifications such as Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure AI Engineer Associate, or Azure Security Engineer Associate are highly valued
Benefits
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Company
Guidehouse
Guidehouse offers consulting services for public and commercial markets with expertise in management, technology, and risk consulting.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.75MKey Investors
Mission Daybreak
2023-11-06Acquired
2023-02-16Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Scott McIntyre
Chairman and CEO
Alicia Harkness
Partner
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