Cloud Security Architect for AI & Zero Trust

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

Job summary

Invoke is seeking a Cloud Solution Architect – Security to guide customers from strategy to implementation across cloud, hybrid, and AI environments. You will work with executives and IT leaders to shape roadmaps, target operating models, and governance policies aligned to Zero Trust, NIST, and CIS.

You’ll design and deploy Microsoft Defender XDR, Sentinel, Entra, Purview, and AI agent-related security controls, while leading cross-functional workshops and hands-on delivery to modernize security

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT consulting or professional services delivery.
• 2+ years as an Architect/Consultant for Microsoft Security solutions (Defender XDR, Sentinel, Entra, Purview).
• Experience advising executives and technical stakeholders on security strategy, priorities, and roadmaps.
• Working knowledge of AI security risks and ability to learn new Microsoft capabilities (e.g., Agent 365, Entra Agent ID).
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and written/spoken communication skills with customers and partners.
• Motivated, collaborative team player with strong organizational and time management skills, able to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer-facing engagements on large security projects across cloud, hybrid, and AI environments.
• Develop security strategy roadmaps aligned to Zero Trust, NIST, and CIS; advise business and IT leaders.
• Deploy and integrate Microsoft Defender XDR, Sentinel, Entra, Purview, and Defender/Cloud security controls.
• Guide organizational change management and communications for end users, SOC, and stakeholders.
• Assist in scoping, solution design, pre-sales, and statements of work for engagements.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

Zero Trust

Threat modeling

Executive stakeholder engagement

AI security governance

Tools

KQL

PowerShell

Logic Apps

Microsoft Graph

Job description

Invoke is seeking a Cloud Solution Architect – Security to guide customers from strategy to implementation across cloud, hybrid, and AI environments. You will work with executives and IT leaders to shape roadmaps, target operating models, and governance policies aligned to Zero Trust, NIST, and CIS.

You’ll design and deploy Microsoft Defender XDR, Sentinel, Entra, Purview, and AI agent-related security controls, while leading cross-functional workshops and hands-on delivery to modernize security