Join Armor if you want to be part of a company that is redefining cybersecurity. Here, you will have the opportunity to shape the future, disrupt the status quo, and be a part of a team that celebrates energy, passion, and fresh thinking. We are not looking for someone who simply fills a role – we want talent who will help us write the next chapter of our growth story. Commitment to Growth: A growth mindset that encourages continuous learning and improvement with adaptability in the face of challenges. Integrity Always: Sustain trust through transparency and honesty in all actions and interactions regardless of circumstances. Empathy In Action: Active understanding, compassion, and support to the needs of others through genuine connection. Immediate Impact: Taking initiative with swift, informed actions to deliver positive outcomes. Follow-Through: Dedication to delivering finished results with attention to quality and detail to achieve the desired outcomes.
Microsoft Security Architect
Location
United States
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Job Description
Role Description
Armor Defense Inc. is seeking a Microsoft Security Architect / Senior Consultant to lead and deliver advanced consulting engagements across the full Microsoft security ecosystem. This role goes beyond a single product area, requiring deep architectural expertise spanning:
- Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Cloud, Identity, Office 365, and OT)
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Microsoft Purview (Information Protection, DLP, Data Governance)
- Microsoft Entra (ID, Permissions Management, Verified ID, Workload Identities)
- Conditional Access policy design
The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to enterprise customers, conducting security assessments, designing end-to-end security architectures, and implementing solutions that address modern threats, data protection requirements, AI readiness, and Zero Trust maturity. This role combines hands-on technical delivery with strategic advisory, pre-sales support, and the development of reusable intellectual property for Armor Defense's Professional Services practice.
This is a contract engagement with flexibility for part-time or full-time commitment depending on project pipeline. The candidate will work closely with Armor Defense's delivery leadership, account teams, and Microsoft partner ecosystem to drive customer outcomes and expand Armor's consulting footprint.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, sales engineering, or solution consulting, with a strong focus on Microsoft security technologies.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft security solutions including Microsoft Defender (full stack), Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Entra, and Conditional Access.
- 2+ years of customer-facing experience in a delivery, pre-sales, or consulting capacity.
- Demonstrated expertise in endpoint, on-premises, and cloud security concepts, features, and reference architectures across the Microsoft platform.
- Specific deep expertise in at least three of the following: Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR), the full Defender stack (including Defender for Cloud and OT), Microsoft Purview (Information Protection, DLP, Data Governance), Microsoft Entra (Identity Governance, Permissions Management), and Conditional Access policy design.
- Experience leading and delivering consulting engagements with high-quality outcomes delivered on time and within budget.
- Proven ability to develop technical and conceptual reference architectures for enterprise security environments.
- Strong ability to correlate and communicate security gaps with their respective business risks to executive stakeholders.
- Broad security expertise with a deep understanding of security principles, risk management, compliance frameworks, and Zero Trust architecture.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with senior-level presentation and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of distributed teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
Requirements
- Relevant Microsoft Security certifications: SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, AZ-500, or MS-500.
- Experience with Microsoft Copilot for Security and understanding of AI-driven security operations.
- Familiarity with Azure Information Protection (AIP) scanner, Microsoft Purview Data Governance, and compliance portal capabilities.
- Experience designing Conditional Access frameworks that integrate with Intune device compliance, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, and risk-based authentication via Entra ID Protection.
- Exposure to non-Microsoft security platforms (AWS Security Hub, GCP Security Command Center) for multi-cloud advisory engagements.
- Experience with data governance frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK and data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, PCI DSS, or regional equivalents).
- Understanding of AI/ML data pipelines and the security and governance prerequisites for responsible AI deployment.
- Prior experience in large-scale enterprise environments spanning financial services, healthcare, aviation, energy, telecommunications, or government.
- Experience managing consulting engagements from the provider side, including SOW development, scope management, SLA delivery, and client relationship management.
- CISSP, CISM, or other recognized industry security certifications.
Benefits
- Flexible commitment level (part-time or full-time) based on project pipeline.
- Primarily remote work with occasional on-site presence at client locations.
- Standard business hours with occasional flexibility required for customer engagement schedules.
- Travel may be required for client workshops, assessments, and strategic engagements (estimated 10-25% depending on engagement load).
Company Description
Join Armor if you want to be part of a company that is redefining cybersecurity. Here, you will have the opportunity to shape the future, disrupt the status quo, and be a part of a team that celebrates energy, passion, and fresh thinking. We are not looking for someone who simply fills a role – we want talent who will help us write the next chapter of our growth story.
- Commitment to Growth: A growth mindset that encourages continuous learning and improvement with adaptability in the face of challenges.
- Integrity Always: Sustain trust through transparency and honesty in all actions and interactions regardless of circumstances.
- Empathy In Action: Active understanding, compassion, and support to the needs of others through genuine connection.
- Immediate Impact: Taking initiative with swift, informed actions to deliver positive outcomes.
- Follow-Through: Dedication to delivering finished results with attention to quality and detail to achieve the desired outcomes.
Job Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, sales engineering, or solution consulting, with a strong focus on Microsoft security technologies.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft security solutions including Microsoft Defender (full stack), Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Entra, and Conditional Access.
- 2+ years of customer-facing experience in a delivery, pre-sales, or consulting capacity.
- Demonstrated expertise in endpoint, on-premises, and cloud security concepts, features, and reference architectures across the Microsoft platform.
- Specific deep expertise in at least three of the following: Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR), the full Defender stack (including Defender for Cloud and OT), Microsoft Purview (Information Protection, DLP, Data Governance), Microsoft Entra (Identity Governance, Permissions Management), and Conditional Access policy design.
- Experience leading and delivering consulting engagements with high-quality outcomes delivered on time and within budget.
- Proven ability to develop technical and conceptual reference architectures for enterprise security environments.
- Strong ability to correlate and communicate security gaps with their respective business risks to executive stakeholders.
- Broad security expertise with a deep understanding of security principles, risk management, compliance frameworks, and Zero Trust architecture.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with senior-level presentation and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of distributed teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
- Relevant Microsoft Security certifications: SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, AZ-500, or MS-500.
- Experience with Microsoft Copilot for Security and understanding of AI-driven security operations.
- Familiarity with Azure Information Protection (AIP) scanner, Microsoft Purview Data Governance, and compliance portal capabilities.
- Experience designing Conditional Access frameworks that integrate with Intune device compliance, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, and risk-based authentication via Entra ID Protection.
- Exposure to non-Microsoft security platforms (AWS Security Hub, GCP Security Command Center) for multi-cloud advisory engagements.
- Experience with data governance frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK and data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, PCI DSS, or regional equivalents).
- Understanding of AI/ML data pipelines and the security and governance prerequisites for responsible AI deployment.
- Prior experience in large-scale enterprise environments spanning financial services, healthcare, aviation, energy, telecommunications, or government.
- Experience managing consulting engagements from the provider side, including SOW development, scope management, SLA delivery, and client relationship management.
- CISSP, CISM, or other recognized industry security certifications.
Benefits
- Flexible commitment level (part-time or full-time) based on project pipeline.
- Primarily remote work with occasional on-site presence at client locations.
- Standard business hours with occasional flexibility required for customer engagement schedules.
- Travel may be required for client workshops, assessments, and strategic engagements (estimated 10-25% depending on engagement load).
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