Senior Cloud Security Architect

AI2IO helps organizations navigate the complex landscape of technology solutions, from foundational IT services and system support to advanced software integration, automation, and cutting-edge AI implementations. Our expertise spans IT infrastructure management, custom software development, seamless system integrations, and optimization of low-code business automation, empowering clients to maximize their existing technology investments.

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AI2IO is seeking a visionary Senior Cloud Security Architect to shape and secure our Microsoft-centric enterprise environment. As the lead architect and client-facing security authority, you’ll turn business risks into scalable, secure-by-design solutions across Azure, M365, and modern SaaS/PaaS platforms. This high-impact role blends technical strategy, governance, and mentorship—empowering teams while protecting mission-critical data.

Position Title: Senior Cloud Security Architect

Position Location: Remote – work virtually from anywhere in the United States

SALARY

AI2IO recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges. In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Cloud Security Architect owns the strategy, design, and continuous improvement of AI2IO’s enterprise security posture across Microsoft 365, Azure, and related SaaS/PaaS services and serves as AI2IO’s primary client‑facing security authority. Acting as the principal security subject‑matter expert, this role:

• Translates business risk into technical controls, defines secure configurations, and creates repeatable patterns that Operations Team & support technicians can follow.
• Represents AI2IO in security audits, diligence questionnaires, and client requests as needed.
• Collaborates with software developers, data teams, and business stakeholders to embed security‑by‑design into all technology initiatives.

The Architect receives high‑level objectives, operates with substantial autonomy, and mentors other IT personnel who handle day‑to‑day incident response and routine administration.

This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Security Architecture & Strategy

• Develop and maintain reference architectures, baselines, and secure configuration standards across Microsoft cloud services.
• Perform threat modeling and risk assessments aligned to NIST CSF and CIS Benchmarks.
• Design identity and access management patterns (least privilege, Conditional Access, PIM, service‑principal governance) for Entra ID, Power Platform, Azure DevOps, and custom applications.
• Evaluate and pilot emerging Microsoft security capabilities

Governance, Compliance & Data Protection

• Configure and tune Microsoft Purview Information Protection, DLP, retention, and eDiscovery
• Map controls to compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2) and support audits
• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure control effectiveness

Security Operations Enablement

• Build and document runbooks, automated playbooks, and alert tuning for SOC/IT Ops teams using Defender XDR, Sentinel, and Azure Automation.
• Provide Tier‑3 escalation support for complex security incidents and coordinate post‑incident review

Continuous Improvement & Training

• Conduct periodic architecture reviews and penetration‑test remediation plans
• Deliver knowledge‑transfer sessions and create micro‑learning content for support technicians and developers
• Champion security best practices in Agile ceremonies and DevOps pipelines

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced mastery of Microsoft Defender suite (Endpoint, Identity, Office, Cloud Apps) and Purview Information Protection
• Deep knowledge of Entra ID (Azure AD) identity governance, RBAC, Conditional Access, PIM, and B2B/B2C models
• Proven experience securing Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and Power Platform (Power Apps, Automate, BI)
• Familiarity with Azure services (App Services, Key Vault, App Config, Storage, Virtual Network, Private Link) and Azure Policy, Blueprints, ARM/Bicep/Terraform
• Strong grasp of Graph API, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and application consent governance
• Working knowledge of SIEM/SOAR (Microsoft Sentinel preferred) and incident‑response workflows.
• Ability to translate security risks into concise business language for non‑technical stakeholders
• Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
• Demonstrated aptitude for learning new technology and adapting to evolving requirements.
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

TRAVEL / RELOCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Up to 5%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states
• Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline

PLUS

• 8+ years of progressive IT or security experience, with 3+ years in a dedicated security‑architecture or cloud‑security engineering role

Benefits

AI2IO offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• Flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment

AI2IO is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce.

Are you ready to challenge yourself and redefine standards in the AEC industry? Apply now and join our award-winning team!​

​NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

AI2IO does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to AI2IO in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where AI2IO has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of AI2IO and AI2IO will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.