Microsoft Security Architect

The Company

Every day, NuHarbor Security improves the cybersecurity of our clients by making it stronger and easier to understand.  Our comprehensive suite of security services, from strategic advising to 24-hour monitoring and management, provide an organizational view of security that is focused on results and recommendations that are valuable for both business and technical leaders.  We’re growing quickly because our clients, and the general market, are looking for these outcomes and for the data it gives them to explain, promote, and justify, their security investment and mission.

The Role

This role is pivotal in supporting client-facing architecture, onboarding, and operational workflows, for new and existing Sentinel/Defender deployments, while also contributing to internal knowledge sharing and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative problem-solver with a strong technical background and a passion for scalable, secure solutions.

What You’ll Do

The Microsoft Security Solutions Architect leads client engagements and designs secure Azure environments aligned with Zero Trust principles, compliance frameworks, and industry best practices. They support onboarding and integration of Microsoft Defender and Sentinel, while also contributing to future services such as Defender for Cloud and Azure security architecture and hardening. Responsibilities include developing migration strategies, optimizing security solutions, and participating in incident response and operational workflows. They maintain documentation, contribute to knowledge sharing, and support strategic initiatives by serving as a backup for key projects and driving continuous improvement across teams.

• Client Engagement & Architecture
  • Assist in client-facing architecture design and onboarding support for Microsoft Defender and Sentinel.
  • Translate client requirements into actionable security configurations and deployment plans.
  • Provide technical guidance during onboarding and ensure seamless integration with existing infrastructure.
• Migration & Solution Design
  • Design and execute migration strategies aligned with client use cases and current environments.
  • Develop scalable solutions that optimize Defender and Sentinel capabilities across diverse infrastructures.
• Operational Support:
  • Develop use cases, correlation rules, and alerting for threat detection, analysis, and response.
  • Collaborate with SOC teams to enhance detection and response capabilities.
  • Support SOC team with alert triage, incident response, and operational workflows to ensure timely and effective threat mitigation.
• Performance Optimization:
  • Optimize SIEM performance through tuning and scaling.
  • Conduct regular health checks and maintenance activities.
• Mentorship and Training:
  • Mentor junior engineers and architects.
  • Provide training sessions and knowledge sharing on SIEM best practices.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:
  • Document technical processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps to support internal knowledge bases.
  • Contribute to playbooks, runbooks, and training materials to enhance team efficiency and client transparency.

 Your foundation. The requirements for this role:

• Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) or more years in the Information Technology field.
  • Typical Degrees: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related field(s).
  • In lieu of a degree, two (2) years of experience in a related technology field and relevant industry certifications are required.
• 8 years of IT experience, Security or related experience
• 5 years security architecture/engineering experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, including AD and Azure
• 3 years of commercial experience implementing DevOps practices and tooling, such as CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code
• Hands-on experience in Azure Architecture and working independently to manage related projects
• Designing and deploying solutions in Azure at enterprise scale
• Strong automation skills
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, Purview, and Sentinel.
• Strong understanding of security event logging, correlation, and alerting.
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
• Experience with Microsoft Azure IaaS/PaaS/SaaS services (Azure VMs, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, Azure CosmosDB, Azure App Services, etc.).
• Experience deploying infrastructure with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and Terraform IaC tools.
• Experienced and comfortable in architecting highly available systems that utilize Azure-native platforms, horizontal & vertical scalability, load balancing, high availability, and geographical redundancy.
• Must be a US Citizen

Additional capabilities that will differentiate you for this role:

• Active Microsoft certifications in one or more of the following, acquired at least 1 or more years ago:
• Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• 12 years of IT experience, Security or related experience.
• Proficient in utilizing Azure monitoring tools and services, such as Azure Monitor, Azure Monitor for Containers, Application Insights, Azure Managed Grafana, Azure Advisor, and Azure Cost Analysis.
• Skilled in database administration and management using platforms like SQL Server Management Studio and Azure Data Studio, among others.
• Experience with Docker and Containers Orchestration (Azure Kubernetes Service and/or Azure Container Apps).
• Published articles or presentations within a security product or services company.
• Experience in a similar role within a security product or services company.

Base Salary for this role is targeted at $180,000 - $220,000 annually. *Salary based on Burlington, VT salary data. Offer is based on candidate geography. Additionally, this role is eligible for the company bonus plan at a 10% target.

NuHarbor Security hires in the following states: AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VT, VA, WA

The Rewards

What you can expect:

• The engagement and support of company leadership who recognize the challenge of marketing a complex cybersecurity service in a chaotic market.
• An organization that recognizes and rewards employee commitment and contribution to our customers’ satisfaction and success.
• Growth in your career and capabilities as you help to chart a path to improving customer interactivity and service adoption.
• A collaborative and driven working environment in a rapidly growing company and market
• A fun and social working environment where you are encouraged to be your true self.

You can also expect competitive salary and benefits, including paid time to give back in your community and generous PTO.

AAP/EEO Statement

The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of NuHarbor Security is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. NuHarbor Security hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

NuHarbor Security believes that employees should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.  We expect and require the cooperation of all employees in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.