Cloud Security Architect: AI, XDR & Zero Trust

Invoke, LLC.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Invoke is seeking a Cloud Solution Architect to guide customers in security strategy and implementation across cloud, hybrid, and AI environments. The role spans advisory work to hands-on deployment of Microsoft Defender XDR, Sentinel, Purview, and related controls, with a focus on zero-trust principles and governance.

You will lead engagements, shape roadmaps, and work with executives to align security with business objectives while delivering practical, scalable security architectures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in IT consulting or professional services delivery.
• Minimum 2 years as Architect/Consultant for Microsoft Security solutions.
• Experience advising executives on security strategy, priorities, and roadmaps.
• Familiarity with AI security risks and Microsoft Agent 365 capabilities.
• Proficiency with KQL for hunting and detection engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer-facing engagements on large security projects across cloud, hybrid, and AI environments.
• Design and deploy Defender XDR, Sentinel, Purview, and related security capabilities.
• Guide security strategy, roadmaps, and target operating models for clients.
• Drive governance, change management, and executive communications during engagements.

Skills

Security advisory

Executive communication

Cloud security governance

Zero Trust

AI security awareness

Tools

KQL

PowerShell

Logic Apps

Microsoft Graph

Job description

Invoke is seeking a Cloud Solution Architect to guide customers in security strategy and implementation across cloud, hybrid, and AI environments. The role spans advisory work to hands-on deployment of Microsoft Defender XDR, Sentinel, Purview, and related controls, with a focus on zero-trust principles and governance.

You will lead engagements, shape roadmaps, and work with executives to align security with business objectives while delivering practical, scalable security architectures.