Security Architect: Cloud, Azure & AI-Driven Security

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k)

Wellness program

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Security Architect - Cloud & Enterprise Security to lead and implement advanced security solutions across Azure and multi‑cloud environments. You will guide incident response, automate security workflows, and mentor teammates in a hands‑on, security‑first culture.

The role requires 7 years IT, 4 in security, 2 in design, a Bachelor's degree, and strong skills with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, Defender for Cloud, Azure, PowerShell, Graph,

Qualifications

• 7 years of general IT experience required. 4 of which are with security of IT systems, and 2 with security design/stratgy.
• Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and improve security operations capabilities 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, root‑cause determination, containment, remediation, and post‑incident review.
• Develop threat‑hunting queries, detection logic, investigation procedures, response playbooks, and security monitoring standards.
• Provide security architecture and operational guidance for Microsoft Azure environments, including identities, workloads, permissions, logging, monitoring, network controls, and cloud configurations. Support AWS or other cloud environments as needed.
• Develop scripts, integrations, and automated workflows using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, REST APIs, Azure services, and other automation platforms.
• Use Microsoft Security Copilot or equivalent AI technologies to accelerate incident triage, summarize and correlate security information, develop or refine queries, assist with threat hunting, generate reports, and automate repeatable security workflows.
• Evaluate AI‑assisted security processes for accuracy, security, privacy, appropriate access, and effective human oversight before incorporating them into operational workflows.
• Analyze security technologies, technical designs, integrations, and data flows to identify risks, control gaps, and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Incident response

Threat hunting

Security operations

Security leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender XDR

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Azure

PowerShell

Microsoft Graph

REST APIs

Automation platforms

Microsoft Security Copilot

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Security Architect - Cloud & Enterprise Security to lead and implement advanced security solutions across Azure and multi‑cloud environments. You will guide incident response, automate security workflows, and mentor teammates in a hands‑on, security‑first culture.

The role requires 7 years IT, 4 in security, 2 in design, a Bachelor's degree, and strong skills with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, Defender for Cloud, Azure, PowerShell, Graph,