Security Architect – Cloud & AI Security

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Engage in client-focused security advisory and architectural projects that align with established Program Motions delivery frameworks.

• Facilitate workshops, assessments, and executive briefings that emphasize Microsoft cloud, security, data governance, and AI security preparedness.

• Evaluate client environments across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Defender, Purview, and Sentinel.

• Analyze identity, access, telemetry, data protection, and AI-related security vulnerabilities.

• Prepare executive-ready presentations of findings, remediation suggestions, and security roadmaps.

• Advise clients on Zero Trust architecture, Conditional Access, workload identities, least privilege access, and secure adoption of AI technologies.

• Evaluate Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled workloads concerning governance, data exposure, and security preparedness.

• Analyze security telemetry, dashboards, and architectural setups to pinpoint gaps and opportunities for enhancement.

• Assist client discussions by showcasing Microsoft security capabilities in comparison to rival security platforms.

• Collaborate with delivery and engineering teams tasked with implementation efforts.

• Aid in technical discovery, architectural discussions, and scoping refinement for client pursuits.

• Contribute to the creation of repeatable security offerings, workshops, and accelerators.

• Keep abreast of developments in Microsoft cloud, security, and AI security technologies.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, consulting, or security architecture.

• Proven experience in leading client-facing consulting projects and high-level security discussions.

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft cloud and security ecosystems.

• Proficient in Microsoft Entra ID.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Purview.

• Experience with Microsoft Defender XDR.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

• Understanding of Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel.

• Experience with Conditional Access.

• Proficient in Information Protection and DLP.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Copilot security principles.

• Familiarity with Copilot Studio.

• Experience with Azure AI Studio / AI Foundry.

• Knowledge of Azure security and identity services.

• Understanding of Zero Trust and identity-centric security frameworks.

• Familiarity with AI governance, AI workload security, Agentic AI concepts, and emerging AI security threats.

• Ability to assess configurations, validate controls, interpret telemetry, and offer architecture-level guidance.

• Familiarity with cloud security architectural concepts, including networking, workload security, and access governance.

• Awareness of competing cloud and security platforms, with the ability to effectively position Microsoft solutions.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation abilities.

• Experience in crafting findings reports, executive presentations, and remediation roadmaps.

• Capability to lead workshops and manage multiple simultaneous client engagements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Professional development opportunities