Cloud Solution Architect – Threat Protection
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-03-01
Listing for:
RP Skilled Services
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Security Manager, Network Security
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
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
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Implement machine learning-driven anomaly detection, threat intelligence via Microsoft Security Graph, and Indicators of Compromise (IoC) analysis. - Prevention & Hardening
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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
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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
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Enable risk-based Conditional Access with Microsoft Entra , mitigate credential theft, and deploy phishing-resistant authentication methods. - Security Operations & Response
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Utilize Microsoft Sentinel for log aggregation, advanced threat detection, automated response workflows, and proactive threat hunting. - Vulnerability & Exposure Management
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Implement continuous scanning for CVEs and misconfigurations and provide actionable patch recommendations. - Integration & Automation
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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 , and Microsoft Security Copilot.
- Experience in working with implementing the Microsoft Defender Suite, Entra , 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 (Power Shell) and low code with Power Platform to extend and customize capabilities.
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 .
- Experience in design, implementation, and adoption of Microsoft Sentinel.
- Experience in design, implementation, and adoption of Security Copilot.
- Microsoft Certified:
Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200) - Microsoft Certified:
Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
- Microsoft Certified:
Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300) - Microsoft 365 Certified:
Administrator Expert (MS-102) - Microsoft 365 Certified:
Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102)
- This position is full-time offering a base salary and monetary incentives.
- A generous benefits package is also available to qualifying full-time employees.
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