Senior Microsoft Security Architect — Zero Trust

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Quisitive, a leading Microsoft partner, seeks a Security Architect to design and deliver Microsoft security solutions for customer projects across identity, endpoints, data protection, and AI security. You will combine strategic architecture with hands-on delivery to translate security requirements into practical, measurable business value.

Responsibilities include leading security architecture, designing scalable solutions, and mentoring consultants while aligning with compliance standards and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, or security architecture.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing Microsoft security solutions.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST, CIS, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, or ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Lead security architecture, design, and implementation activities for customer projects.
• Translate business and security requirements into scalable, secure solutions.
• Design and deliver solutions using Microsoft Defender XDR, Sentinel, Entra ID, and Purview.
• Conduct security assessments, architecture reviews, and gap analyses.
• Create security strategies, architecture diagrams, technical designs, and implementation plans.
• Apply Zero Trust principles across identity, data, cloud, and endpoint security.
• Collaborate with project teams and customer stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide guidance on compliance, AI governance, and security considerations.
• Mentor consultants and contribute to security standards and reusable delivery assets.

Skills

Security architecture

Microsoft security

Zero Trust

Compliance requirements

Customer-facing skills

Architectural documentation

Microsoft Copilot

AI governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Defender XDR

Microsoft Sentinel

Entra ID

Purview

Job description

Quisitive, a leading Microsoft partner, seeks a Security Architect to design and deliver Microsoft security solutions for customer projects across identity, endpoints, data protection, and AI security. You will combine strategic architecture with hands-on delivery to translate security requirements into practical, measurable business value.

Responsibilities include leading security architecture, designing scalable solutions, and mentoring consultants while aligning with compliance standards and