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Microsoft Security Solutions Architect

Cyclotron, Inc.
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2026
Job Type: FTE

Level: Senior

Department: Sales

Location: Remote (US or Canada)

Rate: Base Quarterly Bonus. OTE ~$230K based on experience (rates vary in Canada)

Position Overview

As a Security Solutions Architect at Cyclotron, you’ll own the responsibility of driving sales wins using a strong presales methodology to design enterprise deployments of Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance tools customized to the client environment. You will represent Cyclotron to potential clients to design and deploy industry-leading solutions to improve the protection of Microsoft-based assets within their on-premise and cloud environments. You will lead clients through designs and security methodology of how to use Microsoft tools in a wide variety of approaches to improve security posture across Microsoft ecosystems including Azure, Microsoft 365, and reliant systems. The ideal candidate for this job will be a goal-oriented, customer-focused information security presales architect who possess the ability to write strong materials, deliver quality presentations, and tailor solutions to business requirements to assist the customer to make the most of their investments in Microsoft technologies and services.

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with potential client teams to design projects, creating Budgetary Estimates and Statements of Work that represent discovery, design, configuration, validation, piloting, deployment and support of Microsoft cloud and on-premise security capabilities
  • Work across Cyclotron business units to provide a holistic presales approach that combines security concepts in cross-practice engagements
  • Contribute to the practice development of our external presentation & marketing approach
  • Contribute to the presales process with technical expertise to gain customer confidence and determine the best path for customer implementation of Microsoft 365 security capabilities
  • Engage with other Cyclotron and customer teams to get and share information to improve processes and security posture

Qualifications

  • Strong quality of written work
  • Strong presentation approach, with the ability to both create and present materials with confidence
  • 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)
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skill with Microsoft cloud security solutions and services such as Microsoft 365 Defender, Azure Sentinel, Azure Defender, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Information Protection, Microsoft Endpoint Manager and Microsoft 365 security capabilities
  • Past experience with presales contract creation and scenarios

Additional Knowledge & Skills

  • Security Operations (SecOps)
  • History with competitive security tools (Proofpoint, Mimecast, Crowdstrike, Okta, PingFederate, more)
  • DLP and eDiscovery
  • Compliance management

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.

What We Can Offer

Cyclotron offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ well-being and professional growth in a fully remote work environment. We provide competitive health, dental, and vision insurance, and we cover 100% of employee medical premiums. Our team members benefit from generous and flexible paid time off (PTO), retirement plan options, and ongoing training opportunities. Additionally, Cyclotron promotes work-life balance with flexible work arrangements and robust wellness programs, creating a rewarding and supportive workplace for all.

Cyclotron relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees to join our team, regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

We also provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.

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

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