[Remote] Technology Consultant - CTJ - TS/SCI

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Microsoft is a leading technology company committed to empowering every person and organization on the planet. They are seeking a Technical Consultant to drive the adoption of cloud and Microsoft technologies, focusing on business development, operational excellence, and technical delivery. Responsibilities Identifies opportunities to expand or accelerate the adoption and consumption of cloud and Microsoft technologies Develops knowledge in intellectual property (IP) and leverages IP to complete assigned project tasks Communicates areas that need refreshing or gaps in intellectual property Contributes to intellectual property development with guidance/supervision Provides feedback for continuous improvement Completes operational tasks and readiness and ensures timeliness and accuracy Follows Microsoft policies, compliance, and procedures (e.g., Enterprise Services Authorization Policy, Standards of Business Conduct, labor logging, expenses, travel guidelines) Learns new technologies or services based on business demands and industry trends Obtains relevant accreditations and certification(s) as advised by the domain leadership team Shares experiences, best practices, and product news within the team Participates in relevant technical communities at Microsoft Implements technical solutions by completing assigned project tasks with defined quality standards and following Industry Solutions processes Seeks to understand relationships with customers/partners/stakeholders and contribute to the drivers of satisfaction, dissatisfaction, and the root cause Follows the capacity process outlined by Resource, Insights, Capacity, and Capability (RICC) team Participates in meetings with customers/partners to understand their business needs and/or scenario they are trying to solve Identifies issues and risks and engages with customers/partners or internal stakeholders (e.g., Project Managers) as appropriate to address and resolve issues Skills Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field OR equivalent experience Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI 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 1+ year(s) work experience in relevant area of business, such as cloud infrastructure or deploying Azure environments Technical certifications demonstrating applied experience in the role's domain or service area (e.g., Azure, Security, Dynamics) Understanding of Terraform and Infrastructure as code Understanding of Networking; Design, develop and implementation Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines to automate test and release across different application environments Knowledge of Zero-Trust framework, Secure by Default design, Identity and Access Management (IAM), DevSecOps, continuous security improvement Possess DoD 8140 IAT Level II Certification or higher, or able to obtain within the first 60 days of employment Benefits Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Company Overview Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services. It was founded in 1975, and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https//www.microsoft.com. Apply To This Job