AI-Driven Cloud & Enterprise Security Architect

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Security Architect – Cloud & Enterprise Security to strengthen security operations, cloud security, incident response, and automation across the firm. You will lead projects, translate risks into business outcomes, and mentor teammates while working with Microsoft security tools.

The role emphasizes Azure security, Defender suites, automation, and AI-assisted workflows, with travel under 10% and a strong collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 7 years of general IT experience; 4+ in security of IT systems.
• 2+ years with security design/strategy.
• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and improve security operations using Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR.
• Lead complex security investigations and post-incident reviews.
• Develop threat-hunting queries, detection logic, and playbooks.
• Provide security guidance for Azure environments and other clouds.

Skills

Security Architect

Azure Security

Incident Response

Automation / Scripting

Threat Hunting

AI in Security

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender XDR

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Azure, REST APIs, PowerShell

Job description

CLA is seeking a Security Architect – Cloud & Enterprise Security to strengthen security operations, cloud security, incident response, and automation across the firm. You will lead projects, translate risks into business outcomes, and mentor teammates while working with Microsoft security tools.

The role emphasizes Azure security, Defender suites, automation, and AI-assisted workflows, with travel under 10% and a strong collaboration across teams.