Cloud Security Architect, Lead
About The Position
Cloud Security Architect, Lead The Opportunity: The cloud has transformed how organizations build and deliver technology, but it has also expanded the attack surface. As enterprises accelerate their adoption of cloud-first platforms, security teams must move just as quickly to detect threats, respond to incidents, and build resilient cloud environments. We’re looking for an experienced Azure security architect to help organizations strengthen their cloud security posture by designing and implementing modern detection and response capabilities using the Microsoft security ecosystem. In this role, you’ll lead client workstreams focused on securing Azure environments, with particular emphasis on Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and cloud threat detection and incident response. You’ll provide architectural guidance, perform hands-on engineering, and lead a small team of engineers delivering security solutions in Azure environments. You’ll help clients improve their ability to detect, investigate, and respond to threats while strengthening the overall security posture of their cloud applications and infrastructure. Grow your skills at the leading edge of cloud security. Join us. The world can’t wait.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience working with Microsoft Azure cloud environments, including at least two domains, such as security, networking, identity, or cloud infrastructure
- Experience implementing or operating in Microsoft Sentinel, including development of analytic rules, workbooks, and detection logic
- Experience working with Microsoft Defender and XDR capabilities, or Microsoft security tooling
- Experience developing Infrastructure as Code with Terraform or ARM
- Experience developing security controls and remediation strategies to address identified security findings
- Experience with client engagement
- Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams including IT, DevOps, security operations, and governance or risk teams, lead technical workstreams, guide small engineering teams, and clearly communicate complex technical concepts
- Public Trust
- Bachelor’s degree
- Fundamental Level Microsoft Azure Certification
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with Azure Government or GovCloud environments
- Experience working with SIEM, SOAR, or MDR platforms beyond Microsoft Sentinel
- Knowledge of CMMC and IL requirements
- Ability to support governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) initiatives or cloud security assessments
- Ability to support proposal development, solution development, or other business development initiatives
- Knowledge of security frameworks, such as NIST, CIS, or ISO
- CISSP, CCSP, or other cloud security specialty certifications
Responsibilities
- Lead client workstreams focused on securing Azure environments
- Provide architectural guidance
- Perform hands-on engineering
- Lead a small team of engineers delivering security solutions in Azure environments
- Help clients improve their ability to detect, investigate, and respond to threats while strengthening the overall security posture of their cloud applications and infrastructure.
Benefits
- health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care
- recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
