Cloud Security Architect - Azure, XDR & Automation

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Dental and vision benefits

401k retirement plan

Wellness program

Zusammenfassung

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP is seeking a Security Architect - Cloud & Enterprise Security to lead and implement scalable security solutions across cloud environments, with a focus on Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and Defender for Cloud. You will mentor analysts, collaborate with technology teams, and drive security automation initiatives.

You will design security architectures for Azure and related services, investigate complex incidents, and translate technical risks into business outcomes,

Qualifikationen

• 7 years of general IT experience, with 4 years in security of IT systems and 2 years in security design/strategy.
• Bachelor's degree required; combination of experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Aufgaben

• Design, implement, maintain, and improve security operations using Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, Defender for Cloud, and related technologies.
• Lead or support complex security investigations, including evidence collection, data correlation, scope and impact analysis, containment, remediation, and post-incident review.
• Develop threat-hunting queries, detection logic, investigation procedures, response playbooks, and security monitoring standards.
• Provide security architecture guidance for Azure environments; support AWS or other clouds as needed.
• Develop scripts, integrations, and automated workflows using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, REST APIs, and Azure services.
• Use AI tools to accelerate incident triage, summarize security information, and automate repeatable workflows.
• Evaluate AI-assisted security processes for accuracy, privacy, and appropriate human oversight.
• Analyze data flows to identify risks and improvement opportunities.

Kenntnisse

Cloud security

Security operations

Incident response

Automation

Microsoft security stack

Threat hunting

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PowerShell

Microsoft Graph

REST APIs

Azure services

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender XDR

Jobbeschreibung

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP is seeking a Security Architect - Cloud & Enterprise Security to lead and implement scalable security solutions across cloud environments, with a focus on Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and Defender for Cloud. You will mentor analysts, collaborate with technology teams, and drive security automation initiatives.

You will design security architectures for Azure and related services, investigate complex incidents, and translate technical risks into business outcomes,