Microsoft Security Architect-Client Consulting

cyclotroninc; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Cyclotron is seeking a Senior Security Architect who will architect, design, and deploy enterprise security solutions across Microsoft Defender XDR, Sentinel, and cloud/on-prem environments. You will engage with clients to deliver best-in-class protection of Microsoft-based assets and guardrails for identity, devices, and compliance.

This remote contractor role spans US and Canada with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Defender security solutions including Defender for Office 365, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender for Cloud and Sentinel.
• Strong experience with KQL, Attack Simulation, on-premises security solutions (Windows 10/11, Windows Server, Active Directory) and third-party host protection tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership in technical discussions, and solid technical writing to guide resolutions.

Responsibilities

• Drive discovery, design, configuration, validation, piloting, deployment and support of Microsoft cloud and on-premises security capabilities.
• Collaborate across Cyclotron units to provide a holistic approach combining threat protection with identity, devices, compliance, and more.
• Contribute to the development of new Threat Protection and SIEM services offered by Cyclotron.
• Engage with Cyclotron and customer teams to share information to improve processes and security posture.

Skills

Defender Suite

KQL Queries

Attack Simulation

On-Prem Windows

Windows Server

Active Directory

Cloud Security

Security Architecture

Strong Communication

Technical Writing

Education

Microsoft 365 Certified Security Administrator Associate

Azure Security Engineer Associate

CISSP

CISM

Tools

Intune

Configuration Manager

Entra ID

Entra ID Connect

Logic Apps

Job description

Job Type: Contractor
Level: Senior
Department: Security
Location: Remote (US or Canada)
Rate: $130,000-$180,000 USD (Rates vary in Canada)

Position Overview

As a Security Architect at Cyclotron, you’ll make an impact on diverse enterprise organizations by architecting, designing, and executing enterprise deployments of Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel, including Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Entra Identity Protection, Microsoft Sentinel, and related Azure security features. You will be the subject matter expert that works with Cyclotron clients to design and deploy industry-leading solutions to improve the protection of Microsoft-based assets within their on-premises and cloud environments. You will understand how to use a wide variety of approaches to improve cloud, network and endpoint security posture within client security architectures.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with customer teams to drive discovery, design, configuration, validation, piloting, deployment and support of Microsoft cloud and on-premises security capabilities.
• Work across Cyclotron business units to provide a holistic approach that combines your areas of expertise in threat protection with identity & devices, compliance, and more.
• Contribute to the development of new Threat Protection and SIEM services offered by Cyclotron.
• Engage with other Cyclotron and customer teams to get and share information to improve processes and security posture.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill with Microsoft cloud security solutions and services such as Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Sentinel.
• Strong and demonstrated experience with KQL queries, Attack Simulation services, on-premises Microsoft security solutions including Windows 10 and 11, Windows Server and Active Directory as well as third party solutions used to protect hosts.
• Strong communication skills, experience in leading technical discussions, providing guidance and direction when resolving technical challenges along with demonstrated technical writing experience.

Additional Knowledge & Skills

• History with competitive security tools (Crowdstrike, Cortex, Webroot, Soti, XenMobile, Workspace ONE, Okta, PingFederate, etc.).
• Experience with Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager, Entra ID, Entra ID Connect, SSO and Microsoft Purview capabilities.
• Experience with data connectors, data sources, and Logic Apps.
• Experience with migration of third party email security applications (Proofpoint, Mimecast, Cisco Secure Email, Tessian and Ironscales).
• Currently holds a Microsoft 365 Certified Security Administrator Associate or Azure Security Engineer Associated certification.
• Currently holds a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and/or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Security Operations (SecOps) experience with Microsoft Defender XDR.

About the Company

Cyclotron is a Microsoft Solutions Partner focused on the modern workplace, data, and AI. We are dedicated to empowering clients to streamline operations and achieve their business goals. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment, encouraging continuous learning and professional growth for its employees. Cyclotron’s mission is to deliver reliable, forward-thinking technology solutions that drive success for clients across various industries.

Cyclotron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cyclotron values diversity, equity and inclusion, and aims to practice DE&I in all that we do.