Manager, Solutions Architect - Cloud Infrastructure

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

Requirements

• 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
• 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 15-25%)
• 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 v

Benefits

Additional Information

Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here: At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you're trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That's why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry. 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.

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