Microsoft · 2 days ago
Cloud Solution Architect - Cyber Exercises - CTJ - Top Secret
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $170K/yr
2+ years expMicrosoft Federal is a unique organization focused on serving the U.S. Federal Government by delivering technology solutions. They are seeking a Security Cloud Solution Architect to drive customer transformation on the Microsoft Azure Platform, focusing on planning and facilitating cybersecurity exercises for federal agencies.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Deliver Cyber Exercises
Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing immersive cyber exercises that simulate real-world attack scenarios
Support facilitation of blue, red, and purple team activities, ensuring alignment with customer mission objectives and operational goals
Capture observations, lessons learned, and performance metrics for after-action reviews and improvement planning
Support the setup and maintenance of cyber range environments leveraging Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 security capabilities
Facilitate the integration of identity, endpoint, and cloud protection technologies into exercise environments to simulate realistic adversary tactics
Contribute to development of reusable technical assets such as scripts, templates, and telemetry configurations
Align exercise delivery with strategic customer objectives to accelerate adoption of Microsoft security tools and services
Collaborate with Microsoft sales, engineering, and account teams to track metrics for impact, usage, and return on investment
Assist in researching and developing exercise scenarios based on emerging threats and current adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Tailor scenario selection to customer-specific training objectives and operational priorities
Incorporate modern topics such as AI-enabled threats or hybrid-cloud attack surfaces under guidance from senior architects
Work closely with senior Cloud Solution Architects and security specialists to deliver exercises and improve processes
Participate in regular team knowledge-sharing sessions to build technical and operational expertise
Continuously learn Microsoft’s security tools and cloud technologies to enhance future exercise planning and delivery
Qualification
Required
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
The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination
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
This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions
Preferred
Understanding of core cybersecurity concepts such as incident response, threat hunting, and SOC workflows
Familiarity with U.S. Federal security standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK)
Awareness of cloud security principles and shared responsibility models
Experience assisting with cyber exercises, tabletop drills, or security workshops OR strong interest in developing these skills
Ability to coordinate logistics, manage agendas, and capture observations for after-action reporting
Basic experience with Microsoft security solutions (Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Entra ID) or similar enterprise security tools
Familiarity with scripting or automation concepts (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for repeatable tasks is a plus
Understanding of networking and system fundamentals to help analyze logs or telemetry data
Strong written and verbal communication skills for summarizing technical findings and supporting customer-facing deliverables
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams including security, compliance, engineering, and business stakeholders
Microsoft Security Fundamentals (SC-900) or Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900)
Associate-level certifications such as SC-200 (Security Operations Analyst) or AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer) are a plus
Industry certifications like Security+ or GCIH are desirable but not mandatory
1–3 years in cybersecurity, IT operations, or related role OR equivalent academic/project experience
Demonstrated interest in cyber exercises, incident response, or cloud security architecture
Company
Microsoft
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