RKON · 2 months ago
Microsoft Security Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expRKON is an ISO27001 and AICPA SOC 2 Type II certified company specializing in IT migration and transformation services for the Mergers and Acquisitions market. They are seeking a Microsoft Security Architect to design and implement scalable security solutions using Microsoft’s security stack, while collaborating with clients to address their security needs.
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Responsibilities
Engineer and scale Microsoft security solutions across diverse customer environments
Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of: Microsoft Sentinel for SIEM/SOAR, Microsoft Defender Suite (Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, Office 365, etc.), Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) for identity and access management, Microsoft Purview for data governance and compliance
Collaborate with customer stakeholders to assess security posture, define requirements, and deliver tailored solutions
Conduct security assessments, threat modeling, and incident response planning
Develop reusable templates, automation scripts, and documentation to support repeatable delivery
Act as a subject matter expert in Microsoft security technologies during pre-sales, implementation, and post-deployment phases
Stay current with Microsoft’s evolving security roadmap and industry best practices
Qualification
Required
5+ years of senior-level experience as a security engineer or architect, preferably in a consulting or service delivery capacity
Deep hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender Suite, Entra ID, and Purview
Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure security architecture best practices, Defender for Cloud, and cloud-native security controls
Proven ability to translate business and compliance requirements into technical solution
Excellent communication skills and experience working directly with enterprise customer
Willingness to travel occasionally for client engagements
Preferred
Microsoft certifications such as: SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, AZ-500
Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, KQL, ARM/Bicep, Terraform)
Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and hybrid cloud security models
Background in managed security services or professional services delivery
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, and long and short-term disability insurance)
Flexible time off
401(k) Plan with employer match to qualifying employees
Company
RKON
RKON has delivered IT Transformation helping private equity and corporations achieve Quiet IT from vision to execution.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Marc Malizia
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Nick Schwalbach
Microsoft Partner Manager
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2025-12-10
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