Strategic Cloud & Enterprise Security Architect

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefits

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP seeks a Security Architect - Cloud & Enterprise Security to lead security operations, cloud security, incident response, and automation. You will design scalable security solutions and guide analysts, technology teams, and business stakeholders.

Expertise in Microsoft security tools, Azure environments, and AI-assisted workflows is essential. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams, and driving security governance with a focus

Qualifications

• 7 years IT experience; 4 years in security; 2 years in security design/strategy.
• Bachelor's degree required; combination of experience/education may be accepted.
• Travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve security operations with MS Sentinel, Defender XDR, and Defender for Cloud.
• Lead complex security investigations; collect evidence and perform root-cause analysis.
• Develop threat-hunting queries, detection logic, and response playbooks.
• Provide security guidance for Azure environments; support AWS as needed.
• Develop automation scripts and integrations using PowerShell, REST APIs, and Graph.
• Evaluate AI-assisted security processes for accuracy and privacy.
• Create reusable security standards and documentation.
• Mentor teammates and promote collaboration.

Skills

Incident response

Threat hunting

Microsoft Sentinel

Azure security

PowerShell

Microsoft Graph

REST APIs

Security automation

AI security tools

Communication

Leadership

NIST/CIS/MITRE ATT&CK

CISSP/CCSP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Defender XDR

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP seeks a Security Architect - Cloud & Enterprise Security to lead security operations, cloud security, incident response, and automation. You will design scalable security solutions and guide analysts, technology teams, and business stakeholders.

Expertise in Microsoft security tools, Azure environments, and AI-assisted workflows is essential. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams, and driving security governance with a focus