Cloud Solution Architect – Threat Protection

Responsibilities

Working on some of the largest and leading-edge engagements; In the Cloud Solution Engineer – Threat Protection role, you will lead customer-facing engagements on some of the largest and most advanced security projects, guiding organizations through their journey to modernize and adopt Microsoft Threat Protection capabilities across cloud and hybrid environments. Key responsibilities include:

• Advanced Threat Protection: Implement machine learning-driven anomaly detection, threat intelligence via Microsoft Security Graph, and Indicators of Compromise (IoC) analysis.
  
• Prevention & Hardening: Deploy proactive malware blocking, Attack Surface Reduction (ASR), endpoint security, exploit protection, network protection, and Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) using Microsoft Defender for Cloud to secure Azure and hybrid infrastructure.
  
• Identity & Access Management: Design RBAC/ABAC models, enable Just-In-Time (JIT) access, integrate Privileged Access Management (PAM), enforce Separation of Duties (SoD), and access review attestation.
  
• Extended Detection & Response (XDR): Configure Microsoft Defender XDR for cross-domain correlation across endpoints, identities, email, and cloud apps; implement automated investigation and remediation with AI-driven playbooks.
  
• Identity Protection: Enable risk-based Conditional Access with Microsoft Entra ID Protection, mitigate credential theft, and deploy phishing-resistant authentication methods.
  
• Security Operations & Response: Utilize Microsoft Sentinel for log aggregation, advanced threat detection, automated response workflows, and proactive threat hunting.
  
• Vulnerability & Exposure Management: Implement continuous scanning for CVEs and misconfigurations and provide actionable patch recommendations.
  
• Integration & Automation: Deliver a unified security experience through the Microsoft Defender Portal and leverage Security Copilot for AI-assisted incident analysis, response guidance, and automation.
  

You will be responsible for the full engagement lifecycle—discovery, analysis, design, and implementation—while confidently leading customer workshops and executive discussions.

Requirements

Role Specific Requirements:

• Proven design, planning and implementation experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (CASB), Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra ID Protection, and Microsoft Security Copilot.
  
• Experience in working with implementing the Microsoft Defender Suite, Entra ID, Sentinel, and Security Copilot.
  
• Experience working with customer Security teams to help provide guidance in moving to cloud-based management.
  
• Experience working with customers in adopting new technologies to include Organizational Change Management by developing end-user, help desk, and stakeholder communications.
  
• Experience working with Microsoft’s scripting (PowerShell) and low code with Power Platform to extend and customize capabilities.
  

Role Specific Preferred Experience:

• Experience in design, implementation, and adoption of the Microsoft Defender Suite, including Defender for Cloud.
  
• Experience in design, implementation, and adoption of Microsoft Entra ID.
  
• Experience in design, implementation, and adoption of Microsoft Sentinel.
  
• Experience in design, implementation, and adoption of Security Copilot.
  

Recommended Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)
  
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
  

Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
  
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102)
  
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102)
  

Compensation:

• This position is full-time offering a base salary and monetary incentives.
  
• A generous benefits package is also available to qualifying full-time employees.