Remote Cloud Threat Protection Architect — Defender XDR

Invoke; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Job summary

A Microsoft Partner is seeking a hands-on consultant to lead threat mitigation implementations across cloud and hybrid environments. This role involves working with business and IT stakeholders, implementing Microsoft Defender solutions, and establishing sustainable security policies. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Microsoft Security technologies and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT professional services delivery.
• 2+ years as an Architect or Consultant for Microsoft Purview.
• Experience in governance design and change management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Data Security & Governance solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer engagements for Microsoft Threat Protection.
• Implement machine learning-driven anomaly detection.
• Design and manage Identity & Access Management solutions.
• Utilize Microsoft Sentinel for threat detection and response.
• Oversee the full engagement lifecycle from design to implementation.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant certifications in cybersecurity

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Entra ID

PowerShell

Job description

A Microsoft Partner is seeking a hands-on consultant to lead threat mitigation implementations across cloud and hybrid environments. This role involves working with business and IT stakeholders, implementing Microsoft Defender solutions, and establishing sustainable security policies. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Microsoft Security technologies and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.