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Work type: Hybrid
Location: —
Salary: $85,100–$169,800 / yr
Posted: 110 days ago
Closes: Aug 29, 2026

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $170k

This role $127k

$71k most similar roles pay here $218k

This role pays less than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$196,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $127k versus about $170k for comparable roles.

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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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Join Microsoft as a Cloud Solution Architect - Security, a senior role focused on driving customer security transformation through Azure and Microsoft 365. You will lead technical discussions with enterprise clients, guiding them in adopting secure strategies and implementing necessary controls across Identity and Access Management, Threat Protection, and Cloud Security domains. Daily tasks include evaluating native security solutions like Defender for Cloud and Sentinel, architecting robust security frameworks, and collaborating with internal teams to enhance product roadmaps based on customer feedback. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in cloud infrastructure technologies, a deep understanding of Zero Trust principles, and certifications in Azure Security Technologies or related fields. This role demands expertise in designing secure architectures at enterprise scale, ensuring seamless integration and compliance across diverse IT environments.

Skills

Azure Microsoft 365 Defender Microsoft Defender for Cloud Sentinel Azure Active Directory Conditional Access Identity Protection Intune Endpoint Protection Zero Trust Threat Management Security Operations Center Extended Detection & Response Access Control Cloud Security Architecture Data Security CI/CD

What you'll do

Land an end-to-end security value proposition for customers.
Empower customers in their Microsoft Security adoption journey by defining secure strategies.
Perform hands-on activities supporting customers in evaluating native security solutions.
Architect security solutions that meet business needs and align with "Secure by Design."
Run architectural design sessions to build consensus on solution implementation plans.
Serve as a voice of the customer, sharing insights with global security teams at Microsoft.
Troubleshoot technical issues to prove value in implementing security technologies.

What we're looking for

2+ years of experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies or IT consulting/support.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field.
Technical expertise in Cloud Security, Threat Protection, or Identity and Access Management (IDAM).
Experience designing and implementing Azure Security solutions like Defender for Cloud and Sentinel.
Knowledge of cloud security platforms and enterprise-scale technical experience.
Certification in Microsoft Azure Security Technologies or related cloud security certifications preferred.
Understanding of Zero Trust, threat management, and other relevant cloud security concepts.