Cloud Solution Architect – Threat Protection

Houston County, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Responsibilities

Working on some of the largest and leading-edge engagements; In the Cloud Solution Engineer Threat Protection role you will lead customer-facing engagements on some of the largest and most advanced security projects guiding organizations through their journey to modernize and adopt Microsoft Threat Protection capabilities across cloud and hybrid environments. Key responsibilities include:

Advanced Threat Protection: Implement machine learning-driven anomaly detection threat intelligence via Microsoft Security Graph and Indicators of Compromise (IoC) analysis.
Prevention & Hardening: Deploy proactive malware blocking Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) endpoint security exploit protection network protection and Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) using Microsoft Defender for Cloud to secure Azure and hybrid infrastructure.
Identity & Access Management: Design RBAC/ABAC models enable Just-In-Time (JIT) access integrate Privileged Access Management (PAM) enforce Separation of Duties (SoD) and access review attestation.
Extended Detection & Response (XDR): Configure Microsoft Defender XDR for cross-domain correlation across endpoints identities email and cloud apps; implement automated investigation and remediation with AI-driven playbooks.
Identity Protection: Enable risk-based Conditional Access with Microsoft Entra ID Protection mitigate credential theft and deploy phishing-resistant authentication methods.
Security Operations & Response: Utilize Microsoft Sentinel for log aggregation advanced threat detection automated response workflows and proactive threat hunting.
Vulnerability & Exposure Management: Implement continuous scanning for CVEs and misconfigurations and provide actionable patch recommendations.
Integration & Automation: Deliver a unified security experience through the Microsoft Defender Portal and leverage Security Copilot for AI-assisted incident analysis response guidance and automation.

You will be responsible for the full engagement lifecyclediscovery analysis design and implementationwhile confidently leading customer workshops and executive discussions.

Requirements

Role Specific Requirements:

Proven design planning and implementation experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Microsoft Defender for Identity Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (CASB) Microsoft Defender for Cloud Microsoft Sentinel Microsoft Entra ID Protection and Microsoft Security Copilot.
Experience in working with implementing the Microsoft Defender Suite Entra ID Sentinel and Security Copilot.
Experience working with customer Security teams to help provide guidance in moving to cloud-based management.
Experience working with customers in adopting new technologies to include Organizational Change Management by developing end-user help desk and stakeholder communications.
Experience working with Microsofts scripting (PowerShell) and low code with Power Platform to extend and customize capabilities.

Role Specific Preferred Experience:

Experience in design implementation and adoption of the Microsoft Defender Suite including Defender for Cloud.
Experience in design implementation and adoption of Microsoft Entra ID.
Experience in design implementation and adoption of Microsoft Sentinel.
Experience in design implementation and adoption of Security Copilot.

Recommended Certifications:

Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

Preferred Certifications:

Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102)
Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102)

Compensation:

This position is full-time offering a base salary and monetary incentives.
A generous benefits package is also available to qualifying full-time employees.

Required Skills:

Experience needed is below: ISO 9001:2015 internal auditor or lead auditor certification 3-5 years of experience with managing developing and maintaining ISO 9001:2015 systems 3-5 years of experience developing writing and implementing company polices processes and procedures 3-5 years of experience conducting or assisting with regulatory and quality training 3-5 years of experience with preparing and maintaining quality management documentation. 3-5 years of experience performing root cause analysis NCR and CAR investigations. 5-Why Tap Root Ishikawa Diagrams 8-D SPC knowledge and usage emphasis on Gage R&R Cpk R-Bar X-Bar would be a plus Proficient in Microsoft applications/software. Emphasis in excel Strong organizational skills. Ability to problem solve and make decisions without supervisory input

ResponsibilitiesWorking on some of the largest and leading-edge engagements; In the Cloud Solution Engineer Threat Protection role you will lead customer-facing engagements on some of the largest and most advanced security projects guiding organizations through their journey to modernize and adopt ...