Manager, Solutions Architect Cloud Infrastructure

Manager, Solutions Architect

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Job Description:

Role Summary

Crowe's Technology Advisory (ITA) practice is seeking a Manager, Solutions Architect to support cloud deployment, integration, and carve-out engagements. This individual will serve as a technical lead responsible for designing and delivering cloud infrastructure solutions for Private Equity firms and their Portfolio Companies. The role participates throughout the engagement lifecycle, including discovery, solution design, implementation, migration, and client transition activities.

Key Responsibilities

Engagement Delivery

• Lead technical workstreams for infrastructure deployments and integration services projects, ensuring quality delivery and adherence to project timelines
• Participate in discovery workshops with client stakeholders to assess current-state environments and support migration planning
• Contribute to statements of work, solution designs, project documentation, and client deliverables
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues, escalating when appropriate
• Support project managers and engagement leaders in achieving successful client outcomes

Solution Architecture

• Design and implement cloud landing zones on Microsoft Azure and/or GCP, including networking, identity, security controls, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Apply established integration and onboarding playbooks to support portfolio company implementations and cloud migrations
• Lead technical implementation activities involving Kubernetes, cloud databases, monitoring solutions, and disaster recovery capabilities
• Ensure solutions align with security, compliance, scalability, and operational requirements

Client & Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with client stakeholders, including IT leadership and technical teams, to understand business and technical requirements
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams across Identity, Security, Networking, and Data Migration workstreams
• Mentor consultants and senior consultants while supporting knowledge sharing across the delivery team
• Work effectively with onshore and offshore resources to deliver project objectives

Practice Contributions

• Contribute to the development and refinement of delivery methodologies, templates, and technical standards
• Support business development efforts through technical input for proposals, client presentations, and solution discussions
• Share best practices and lessons learned to improve service delivery and consistency

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field required
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert preferred
• Additional cloud certifications are a plus

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, IT consulting, systems integration, or related disciplines
• Experience supporting cloud migrations, infrastructure deployments, or M&A integration initiatives
• Experience working in a client-facing consulting or professional services environment preferred
• Private Equity or portfolio company experience is a plus

Technical Proficiencies

• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform required; Pulumi or Bicep a plus)
• Identity & Access Management: Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace
• Kubernetes (AKS/GKE), Azure/GCP SQL, networking (VPNs, firewalls, subnetting, VPCs/VNETs)
• Security and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, GDPR, cloud governance controls)
• Monitoring and observability tooling (Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, Azure Monitor)
• PSA/ITSM platforms for managed services delivery

Key Competencies

• Strong client-facing communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to translate technical concepts into practical business outcomes
• Effective problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative team player with demonstrated mentoring capabilities
• Ability to work independently while contributing to larger engagement teams

Work Environment

• US-based; remote with travel to client sites as needed (estimated 1525%)
• Must be able to collaborate across time zones with India-based team members

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe's values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

The application deadline for this role is 09/30/2026.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $115,000.00 - $184,000.00 per year.