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Microsoft Corporation Senior Solution Architect in Canberra, Australia

Why Microsoft

At Microsoft, our core mission is empowering every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Industry Solutions (IS) is a global organization of over 16,000 strategic sellers, industry experts, elite engineers, architects and consultants, who along with delivery experts are working together to bring Microsoft’s mission of empowerment – and cutting-edge technology - to life for the world’s most influential customers. We are on the front lines of innovation, working side-by-side with customers to drive value across the entirety of their digital transformation journey. Our team prides itself on embracing a growth mindset, inspiring excellence, and encouraging everyone to share their unique viewpoints and be their authentic selves.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for gathering insights from stakeholders, anticipating industry trends, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to define and align technical solutions to customer business objectives. You will also be responsible for architecture design and deployment, acting as a trusted advisor, and providing thought leadership within the organisation. This role is focused on the Defence and Intelligence Portfolio and requires a strong history and experience working in Defence or Defence industries.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Gather insights and alignment from various stakeholders to align on solution design using the Microsoft Azure, M365 and Dynamics cloud solutions.

  • Anticipate industry trends to influence long-term technology strategy based on a history of delivery in Defence solutions.

  • Recognised as a Defence industry expert, with a history of delivery and leadership in Defence or Defence related areas.

  • Utilise structured methodologies like Waterfall, Agile and Iterative, leveraging reference architecture and design patterns.

  • Define and communicate architecture to articulate the solution’s business value to a senior-level audience.

  • Develop deep relationships with senior-level decision makers to build influence and trust.

  • Act as a trusted advisor, providing direction on Microsoft’s capabilities in cloud and leadership to teams including Microsoft and customer

  • Architects on overall direction, strategic decision making, technical capabilities, and roadmap planning for future capabilities.

  • Effective cross-boundary collaboration to ensure alignment on objectives and priorities with stakeholders in customers and inside Microsoft.

  • Initiate and drive architect community events, providing mentoring and leadership to other team members.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years' experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or technology domain (e.g., Security)

  • OR master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years' experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or technology domain (e.g., Security)

  • OR equivalent experience.

  • 4+ years managing multiple, complex projects or portfolios.

  • 2+ years' experience leading blended, multidisciplinary teams.

  • Prior experience working in the Defence Industry is a must.

This position requires verification of Australian Citizenship due to citizenship based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports federal, state and /or local Australian government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by law. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 15+ years' experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or technology domain (e.g., Security)

  • OR master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years' experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or technology domain (e.g., Security)

  • OR equivalent experience.

  • 8+ years technical sales experience.

  • 8+ years project management experience.

  • 5+ years people management experience, including managing consultant practice managers, technical sales managers, and/or technical architect managers.

  • Technical or Professional Certification in Domain (e.g., Security).

Microsoft believes that by investing in our people and creating an inclusive environment, our team will do their best work. See our complete list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by WORK180. Microsoft Benefits | WORK180 Endorsed Employer (https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/microsoft/benefits)

Our mission is deeply inclusive. Inside Microsoft | Global Diversity and Inclusion at Microsoft (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/inside-microsoft/default.aspx)

What next?

Even if you feel you may not meet 100% of the criteria, please apply. You may exceed your own expectations, or we may have another opportunity that suits your potential. While we’re not able to reach out directly to every applicant, we will always do our best to help you feel heard and supported throughout the experience.

In the meantime, please see our FAQs (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/faq) , Interview Tips (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/interviewtips) and Accessibility Support (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/accommodationrequest) for more information on our recruitment process.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .

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