Technology Consultant, CTJ

Technology Consulting

About the Role

Microsoft Federal is seeking a Technology Consultant to support the delivery of secure, cloud-first solutions for U.S. Government customers. This role is focused on developing the next generation of Azure and DevSecOps Software Development Consultants who can help federal customers modernize legacy environments, accelerate secure cloud adoption, and deliver mission-critical capabilities through automation, platform engineering, and security-first practices.

This role is ideal for an early-career consultant passionate about cloud engineering, automation, platform operations, cybersecurity, software development, and infrastructure as code. You will gain hands-on experience with Azure services, DevSecOps practices, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and secure workload deployment within government environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development:
• Identifies opportunities to expand or accelerate the adoption and consumption of cloud and Microsoft technologies.
• Intellectual Property Management:
• 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.
• Operational Excellence:
• Completes operational tasks and readiness and ensures timeliness and accuracy.
• Follows Microsoft policies, compliance, and procedures.
• Readiness:
• 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.
• Technical Delivery:
• 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 the 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.
• Supports Azure cloud engineering and DevSecOps initiatives for Microsoft Federal customers.
• Implements and maintains cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Deploys, configures, and operates Azure services and platforms.
• Develops and maintains CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps and Git-based workflows.
• Supports containerized workloads and Kubernetes-based platforms.
• Integrates security and compliance controls throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
• Monitors, troubleshoots, and optimizes cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Collaborates with customers and stakeholders to define requirements, identify risks, and deliver secure solutions.
• Documents technical implementations and operational procedures.
• Embodies Microsoft's culture and values.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance is required.
• Citizenship: U.S. citizenship is required due to citizenship-based legal restrictions.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field OR equivalent experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 6+ months of experience in technology, consulting, engineering, or a related business environment.
• Industry certifications in cloud, security, Agile, Scrum, project management, or related disciplines.
• Foundational knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, including compute, networking, identity, storage, monitoring, and security.
• Experience with scripting or programming languages such as PowerShell, Python, C#, Bash, or JavaScript.
• Understanding of source control and Git-based development workflows.
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, and automation practices using tools such as Bicep, ARM Templates, Terraform, Azure DevOps, or GitHub.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows administration fundamentals.
• Knowledge of container and cloud-native technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Understanding of cloud security, compliance, Zero Trust principles, and secure software delivery practices.
• Experience or exposure to Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Networking, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, or similar cloud operations technologies.