Cloud Solution Architect, Security

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
Location: —
Salary: $86,100–$169,800 / yr
Posted: 71 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Dec 29, 2026

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k

This role $128k

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TL;DR · Cloud Solution Architect, Security

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Cloud Solution Architect - Security serves as a customer-facing technical lead responsible for driving security transformations on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 platforms. The role involves owning the technical relationship, designing architectures, and managing implementation and operational health to secure customer technology estates. You will deliver end-to-end value propositions like Zero Trust, conduct architectural design sessions, and troubleshoot complex issues while collaborating with internal engineering teams to influence product roadmaps. Key responsibilities include implementing security controls for identity and access management, threat protection, and cloud security. The role requires expertise in tools such as Microsoft 365 Defender, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Azure Active Directory, and Microsoft Intune. Candidates must possess skills in cloud infrastructure security, security operations center monitoring, extended detection and response, and data security to ensure solutions are secure by design.

Skills

Azure Microsoft 365 Zero Trust Identity and Access Management (IDAM) Microsoft Defender for Cloud Microsoft Sentinel Azure Active Directory Microsoft 365 Defender Microsoft Intune Cloud Security Architecture Threat Protection Information Protection Conditional Access Endpoint Protection

What you'll do

Lead technical security architecture discussions with customer executives and IT management to secure their technology estate.
Define and implement security strategies using Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 E5 security services.
Perform hands-on evaluations of native security solutions like Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, and Azure Active Directory.
Design "Secure by Design" architectures that ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability for cloud workloads.
Conduct Architectural Design Sessions to create implementation plans aligned with customer business goals.
Act as a Voice of Customer to share insights with internal engineering teams and influence the product roadmap.
Troubleshoot technical issues to demonstrate the value of implemented security technologies.
Orchestrate technical resources and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver complex, end-to-end enterprise solutions.

What we're looking for

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field is required.
Candidates need at least 2 years of experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, IT consulting, systems administration, or architecture.
At least 4 years of experience in a customer-facing role is preferred.
At least 2 years of experience working on technical projects is preferred.
Preferred expertise includes Cloud Security, Threat Protection, or Identity and Access Management (IDAM).
Experience with Zero Trust, threat management, SOC monitoring, EDR, and cloud security architecture is required.
Certifications in Azure Security, Cloud Security, OCSP, GIAC, or Incident Response are preferred.