Cloud Solution Architect, Security

Microsoft

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$86,100–$169,800 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Apr 4, 2027

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Below market

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

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TL;DR · Cloud Solution Architect, Security

The Cloud Solution Architect - Security joins the security team to drive customer security transformations on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 platforms. In this customer-facing role, you will own the technical relationship and strategy, leading in-depth architecture discussions with executives and developers to secure technology estates. You will build end-to-end value propositions for Zero Trust, define secure strategies, and perform hands-on activities to implement security controls. Key responsibilities include running architectural design sessions, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating with global engineering teams to influence product roadmaps. You must possess expertise in Cloud Security, Threat Protection, or Identity and Access Management. Required skills include experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Active Directory, and Microsoft Intune to solve complex business, IT, and regulatory security needs.

What you'll do

  • Lead technical security architecture discussions with customer executives and IT management to secure their technology estates.
  • Define secure strategies and architectures for Microsoft Azure and M365 E5 security services.
  • Perform hands-on evaluations of native security solutions like Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
  • Conduct Architectural Design Sessions to build implementation plans aligned with customer business goals.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues to demonstrate the value of implemented security technologies.
  • Share customer insights with internal engineering and product teams to influence the solution roadmap.
  • Orchestrate technical resources required to deliver specific business outcomes for customers.

What we're looking for

  • Must have authorization to work in the United States that does not require employer sponsorship.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Business, or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent).
  • Preferred: Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, IT consulting, or architecture.
  • Preferred: Master's Degree and 6+ years of experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, technology solutions, or architecture.
  • Preferred: 4+ years of experience in a customer-facing role.
  • Preferred: 2+ years of experience working on technical projects.
  • Preferred: Certification in Microsoft Azure Security Technologies, Cloud Security, OCSP, GIAC, or Incident Response.
  • Preferred: Technical experience in Cloud Security, Threat Protection, or Identity and Access Management.

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