Security Architect

Security Architect (Microsoft Security & Azure) Location: Remote (U.S.) Preference: Middle Tennessee candidates preferred Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $170,000 Base Salary Start Date: ASAP We're looking for a Security Architect to help lead a major security transformation for a growing healthcare organization. This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible role and help shape the future of enterprise security. You'll work closely with technology leadership to modernize security capabilities, evaluate existing tooling, and build a long‑term security strategy centered around the Microsoft ecosystem. The environment is heavily invested in Microsoft technologies, and this role will focus on identity, cloud security, endpoint protection, monitoring, governance, and Zero Trust architecture. If you enjoy building security programs, influencing architecture decisions, and solving complex problems across a large organization, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact. What You'll Be Doing Design and maintain enterprise security architecture across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments Develop security standards, roadmaps, governance models, and reference architectures Evaluate existing security tools and recommend modernization strategies Lead Zero Trust initiatives across identity, endpoint, application, and cloud environments Architect solutions using Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Sentinel, Purview, and Azure Security services Partner with infrastructure, compliance, application, and security teams on strategic initiatives Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and security evaluations Improve monitoring, threat detection, and incident response capabilities Support cloud adoption, acquisitions, and technology transformation projects Advise technical and business leaders on security risks, tradeoffs, and remediation priorities What We're Looking For Healthcare industry experience is required 7+ years of cybersecurity, cloud security, infrastructure security, or security architecture experience 5+ years designing and implementing Microsoft security solutions in enterprise environments Strong experience with: Microsoft Entra ID Microsoft Defender XDR Microsoft Sentinel Microsoft Intune Microsoft Purview Azure Security Services Experience implementing or supporting Zero Trust security strategies Experience developing security architectures, standards, and remediation roadmaps Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and executive stakeholders Nice to Have CISSP, CISM, CCSP, SC-100, or similar certifications PowerShell or Microsoft Graph experience Identity governance and privileged access management experience Experience supporting healthcare provider organizations Experience with acquisitions, integrations, or large-scale transformations SIEM/SOAR architecture experience #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaco Recruiter Services