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About the Role

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm seeking a Senior Security Architect – Cloud & Enterprise Security to join its technology team. This role strengthens the firm’s security operations, cloud security, incident response, and operational automation capabilities by designing and implementing scalable security solutions and providing advanced technical guidance.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, maintain, and improve security operations capabilities using Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and related technologies.
Lead or support complex security investigations, including evidence collection, data correlation, scope and impact analysis, root-cause determination, containment, remediation, and post-incident review.
Develop threat-hunting queries, detection logic, investigation procedures, response playbooks, and security monitoring standards.
Provide security architecture and operational guidance for Microsoft Azure environments, including identities, workloads, permissions, logging, monitoring, network controls, and cloud configurations.
Support AWS or other cloud environments as needed.
Develop scripts, integrations, and automated workflows using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, REST APIs, Azure services, and other automation platforms.
Use Microsoft Security Copilot or equivalent AI technologies to accelerate incident triage, summarize and correlate security information, develop or refine queries, assist with threat hunting, generate reports, and automate repeatable security workflows.
Evaluate AI-assisted security processes for accuracy, security, privacy, appropriate access, and effective human oversight before incorporating them into operational workflows.
Analyze security technologies, technical designs, integrations, and data flows to identify risks, control gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
Create reusable security standards, architectural patterns, technical diagrams, procedures, and operational documentation.
Lead or support technical security projects by defining requirements, coordinating dependencies, tracking risks and milestones, validating outcomes, and transitioning solutions into ongoing operations.
Communicate security findings, technical risks, required controls, and recommended actions to technical and non-technical audiences.
Mentor team members and promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, standardization, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

7 years of general IT experience required.
4 years of experience with security of IT systems required.
2 years of experience with security design/strategy required.
Experience conducting incident response, security investigations, threat hunting, or advanced security analysis.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, or comparable enterprise security technologies.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure.
Relevant AWS security experience may also be considered.
Proficiency with PowerShell and experience working with Microsoft Graph, REST APIs, system APIs, or related integration technologies.
Experience developing security automations, scripts, integrations, or response workflows.
Experience using Microsoft Security Copilot, equivalent generative AI security tools, or AI-assisted workflows is preferred.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate incomplete or conflicting information.
Experience leading technical initiatives or projects involving multiple teams and stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex security concepts clearly.
Ability to adapt to evolving technologies, threats, business requirements, and operational priorities.
Working knowledge of security frameworks and methodologies such as NIST, CIS Controls, and MITRE ATT&CK.
Professional certification such as CISSP, CCSP, or a comparable security, cloud, DevOps, or architecture credential.

Skills

Microsoft security ecosystem
Microsoft Sentinel
Microsoft Defender XDR
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Azure security services
Incident investigation
Automation
System integrations
PowerShell
Microsoft Graph
REST APIs
Azure services
Microsoft Security Copilot
Generative AI security tools
AI-assisted workflows
NIST
CIS Controls
MITRE ATT&CK

Location

Remote

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
7 years of general IT experience
4 years of security of IT systems experience
2 years of security design/strategy experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree required
Combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree

Benefits

Health
Dental
Vision
401k

About the Company

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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