Identity & Cloud Security Architect (MS Defender)

Softchoice; Alton (IL); Remote; USD 129,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401k with company matching

Paid time off + holidays

Parental leave and volunteer days

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Softchoice is seeking a Microsoft Security Architect to design and deliver identity management and workplace security solutions for enterprise clients. You will lead engagements as the technical authority, guiding upgrades, installations, configurations, migrations, and security enhancements.

Collaboration with Microsoft and internal teams will be essential to meet SLAs and deliver high-value workshops. The role emphasizes customer interaction, certifications, and ongoing learning in Microsoft

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/IT or diploma, or equivalent industry experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• 8+ years in a client-facing professional services role, or 10+ years of progressively senior industry experience.
• Microsoft Certified Security Operations Analyst Associate and Security Administrator Associate are held or pursued.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver identity management and workplace security solutions for clients.
• Lead Identity Management and Workplace Security engagements as technical authority, including upgrades, installations, configurations, migrations, and training.
• Collaborate with Microsoft and internal teams to install, configure, and troubleshoot MS Teams per contract SLAs.
• Provide guidance and enablement at trade shows, events, and customer workshops.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Travel willingness

Education

CS/IT degree or diploma or equivalent

Microsoft Security Certifications

Job description

Softchoice is seeking a Microsoft Security Architect to design and deliver identity management and workplace security solutions for enterprise clients. You will lead engagements as the technical authority, guiding upgrades, installations, configurations, migrations, and security enhancements.

Collaboration with Microsoft and internal teams will be essential to meet SLAs and deliver high-value workshops. The role emphasizes customer interaction, certifications, and ongoing learning in Microsoft