Cloud Solution Architect Cybersecurity (AI Threat Protection)-CTJ-TS

We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate Security Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) to drive customer transformation on the Microsoft Azure Platform. This is a customer-facing role, owning the overall technical relationship and strategy between the customer and Microsoft.You will own end-to-end Microsoft Security engagements, including architecture, implementation, operationalization, and optimization with an emphasis onleveragingAI-driven capabilities to modernize detection, response, governance, and security engineering at scale., Microsoft Federal is looking for individuals passionate about driving security solutions and outcomes that enable mission-critical work for the U.S. Federal Government. The speed of technology is fast; the speed of security is even faster - candidates must be interested in maintaining technical expertise supported by many skilling resources provided by Microsoft to invest in your growth. Ideal candidates for this role will meet the following:

• Apply AI-enabled capabilities within Microsoft Security solutions to accelerate detection engineering, investigation workflows, and automation outcomes.

• Guide customers in securely adopting AI-enabled security features within the Microsoft ecosystem.

• Identifyopportunities to reduce manual SOC processes through automation and AI augmentation.

• Support secure configuration and governance of AI-enabled workloads in Azure environments.

• Candidates shoulddemonstratea passion for responsibly applying AI to cybersecurity challenges, including both securing AI systems and using AI as a defensive capability multiplier. This role requires continuous learning in emerging AI security threats and the ability to translate innovation into measurable operational improvements for customers.

• Lead and an end-to-end value prop for Security (i.e.Zero Trust, Modern SOC with UnifiedPlatform, Cloud Adoption, DigitalTransformationand secure adoption of AI) which spans the breadth of Microsoft Security offerings.

• Accelerate customer operational security outcomes throughout their Microsoft Security adoption journey by helping define a secure strategy, architecture, and implementation of necessary security controls. These controls should align with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 E5 Security and Compliance services, including Identity and Access Management, Threat Protection, Cloud Security, Information Protection and Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance Management

• Perform hands-on activities, supporting the customer in operationalizing native security solutions in areas such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Defender XDR, Sentinel, Entra, among others.

• Accelerate Business Value ofoverallAzureadoptionby improving security posture.

• Apply technical knowledge to architect security solutions that meet business, IT, Regulation and Compliance needs, infusing key security technologies whereappropriate.

• Ensure that the solution exhibits "Secure by Design" or "Well-Architected" framework, such as high-performance levels, security, scalability, maintainability,appropriate reusability, and reliability upon deployment.

• Run Architectural Design Session to buildplanfor implementing solution - governing design in line with customer business goals and their technical environment. The outcome is consensus on solution design and next steps toward production.

• Be a Voice of the Customer to share insights and best practices, connect with Global Security teams at Microsoft, Engineering and Product teams to remove blockers and influence the roadmap.

• Troubleshoot technical issues to prove the value of implementation of Azure and M365 Security technologies.

• Collaboratewith other Cloud Solution Architects and MS stakeholders in developing complex end-to-end Enterprise solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform.

• Orchestrate technical resources that may be required to deliver business outcomes.

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 2+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR equivalent experience. Other Requirements Security Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

The successful candidate must have an active U.S. GovernmentTOP SECRET Security Clearance. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate clearance and/or customerscreening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination.

Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.

Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance

Preferred or Additional Qualifications:

• Experience across core industry security concepts and technologies, including cyber defense operations, incident response, threat hunting, digital forensics, Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR), SIEM/XDR platforms, and Zero Trust architecture.
• Demonstrated experience in using AI-enabled capabilities to improve cybersecurity outcomes including:
• Leveraging AI to modernize security operations ("AI for Security"), including:

• AI-assisted detection rule creation
• Using LLMs to create automation playbooks and response workflows
• Applying AI to threat hunting and investigation workflows
• Use AI to summarize security investigations

• Applying AI-Driven feature operationalization of SIEM and XDR Security solutions with demonstrated ability to accelerate time-to-value through automation, analytics engineering, and AI integration.

• Identifying opportunities to reduce manual security processes through automation and AI Augmentation

• Familiarity with:

• Microsoft Foundry Azure OpenAI environments
• Python, PowerShell, KQL, notebooks, or automation scripting for security use cases
• Data science fundamentals as applied to cybersecurity telemetry, * Experience modernizing Security Operations Centers (SOC transformation initiatives)

• One or more Microsoft Security Certifications: Microsoft 365 Security Administrator (MS-500), Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100), Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200), Azure AI Engineer Associate (AZ-102), Information Protection Administrator Associate (SC-400).
• At least one industry certification or credentials meet DoD 8140 (formerly DoD 8570) level 3 compliance requirements to include: CISSP, CASP, CCNP, CEH, CFR, GCED, GCFA, GCIH, GICSP, SCYBER. Or similar technical industry certification: CCIE, CPTE, GCIP, GPEN, GRID, GWAPT, OSCP

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 5+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 3+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR equivalent experience.

Cloud Solution Architecture IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $85,100 - $169,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $112,000 - $185,300 per year.

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