Armor Defense Inc

Role Description Armor Defense Inc. is seeking a Microsoft Security Architect / Senior Consultant to lead and deliver advanced consulting engagements across the full Microsoft security ecosystem. This role goes beyond a single product area, requiring deep architectural expertise spanning: - Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Cloud, Identity, Office 365, and OT) - Microsoft Sentinel - Microsoft Purview (Information Protection, DLP, Data Governance) - Microsoft Entra (ID, Permissions Management, Verified ID, Workload Identities) - Conditional Access policy design The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to enterprise customers, conducting security assessments, designing end-to-end security architectures, and implementing solutions that address modern threats, data protection requirements, AI readiness, and Zero Trust maturity. This role combines hands-on technical delivery with strategic advisory, pre-sales support, and the development of reusable intellectual property for Armor Defense's Professional Services practice. This is a contract engagement with flexibility for part-time or full-time commitment, depending on the project pipeline. The candidate will work closely with Armor Defense's delivery leadership, account teams, and Microsoft partner ecosystem to drive customer outcomes and expand Armor's consulting footprint. Qualifications - 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, sales engineering, or solution consulting, with a strong focus on Microsoft security technologies. - 2+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft security solutions, including Microsoft Defender (full stack), Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Entra, and Conditional Access. - 1+ years of customer-facing experience in a delivery, pre-sales, or consulting capacity. - Demonstrated expertise in endpoint, on-premises, and cloud security concepts, features, and reference architectures across the Microsoft platform. - Specific deep expertise in at least three of the following: - Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/ SOAR) - The full Defender stack (including Defender for Cloud and OT) - Microsoft Purview (Information Protection, DLP, Data Governance) - Microsoft Entra (Identity Governance, Permissions Management) - Conditional Access policy design - Experience leading and delivering consulting engagements with high-quality outcomes delivered on time and within budget. - Proven ability to develop technical and conceptual reference architectures for enterprise security environments. - Strong ability to correlate and communicate security gaps with their respective business risks to executive stakeholders. - Broad security expertise with a deep understanding of security principles, risk management, compliance frameworks, and Zero Trust architecture. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with senior-level presentation and stakeholder engagement capabilities. - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of distributed teams. - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience). Requirements - Relevant Microsoft Security certifications: SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, AZ-500, or MS-500. - Experience with Microsoft Copilot for Security and understanding of AI-driven security operations. - Familiarity with Azure Information Protection (AIP) scanner, Microsoft Purview Data Governance capabilities. - Experience designing Conditional Access frameworks that integrate with Intune device compliance. - Exposure to non-Microsoft security platforms (AWS Security Hub, GCP Security Command Center). - Experience with data governance frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK and data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, PCI DSS). - Understanding of AI/ML data pipelines and the security and governance prerequisites for responsible AI deployment. - Prior experience in large-scale enterprise environments spanning financial services, healthcare, aviation, energy, telecommunications, or government. - Experience managing consulting engagements from the provider side, including SOW development, scope management, SLA delivery, and client relationship management. - CISSP, CISM, or other recognized industry security certifications. Benefits - Opportunity to shape the future of cybersecurity. - Join a team that celebrates energy, passion, and fresh thinking. - Flexibility in work commitment (part-time or full-time). - Possibility of conversion to a full-time employee based on project pipeline. Company Description At Armor, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in securing cyberspace. Our vision is to be the trusted protector and de facto standard that cloud-centric customers entrust with their risk. We strive to continuously evolve to be the best partner of choice, breaking norms and tirelessly innovating to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats and reshaping how we deliver customer outcomes. - Unique offerings to help customers understand, co-manage, or completely outsource their risk. - Learn more at: https://www.armor.com

Role Description Armor Defense Inc. is seeking a Microsoft Security Architect / Senior Consultant to lead and deliver advanced consulting engagements across the full Microsoft security ecosystem. This role goes beyond a single product area, requiring deep architectural expertise spanning: - Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Cloud, Identity, Office 365, and OT) - Microsoft Sentinel - Microsoft Purview (Information Protection, DLP, Data Governance) - Microsoft Entra (ID, Permissions Management, Verified ID, Workload Identities) - Conditional Access policy design The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to enterprise customers, conducting security assessments, designing end-to-end security architectures, and implementing solutions that address modern threats, data protection requirements, AI readiness, and Zero Trust maturity. This role combines hands-on technical delivery with strategic advisory, pre-sales support, and the development of reusable intellectual property for Armor Defense's Professional Services practice. This is a contract engagement with flexibility for part-time or full-time commitment, depending on the project pipeline. In addition, based on the project pipeline, the possibility of conversion to a full-time employee also exists. The candidate will work closely with Armor Defense's delivery leadership, account teams, and Microsoft partner ecosystem to drive customer outcomes and expand Armor's consulting footprint. Qualifications - 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, sales engineering, or solution consulting, with a strong focus on Microsoft security technologies. - 2+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft security solutions, including Microsoft Defender (full stack), Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Entra, and Conditional Access. - 1+ years of customer-facing experience in a delivery, pre-sales, or consulting capacity. - Demonstrated expertise in endpoint, on-premises, and cloud security concepts, features, and reference architectures across the Microsoft platform. - Specific deep expertise in at least three of the following: Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/ SOAR), the full Defender stack (including Defender for Cloud and OT), Microsoft Purview (Information Protection, DLP, Data Governance), Microsoft Entra (Identity Governance, Permissions Management), and Conditional Access policy design. - Experience leading and delivering consulting engagements with high-quality outcomes delivered on time and within budget. - Proven ability to develop technical and conceptual reference architectures for enterprise security environments. - Strong ability to correlate and communicate security gaps with their respective business risks to executive stakeholders. - Broad security expertise with a deep understanding of security principles, risk management, compliance frameworks, and Zero Trust architecture. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with senior-level presentation and stakeholder engagement capabilities. - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of distributed teams. - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience). Requirements - Relevant Microsoft Security certifications: SC-200 (Security Operations Analyst), SC-300 (Identity and Access Administrator), SC-400 (Information Protection Administrator), AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer), or MS-500. - Experience with Microsoft Copilot for Security and understanding of AI-driven security operations. - Familiarity with Azure Information Protection (AIP) scanner, Microsoft Purview Data Governance (data cataloging, data map, lineage), and compliance portal capabilities. - Experience designing Conditional Access frameworks that integrate with Intune device compliance, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, and risk-based authentication via Entra ID Protection. - Exposure to non-Microsoft security platforms (AWS Security Hub, GCP Security Command Center) for multi-cloud advisory engagements. - Experience with data governance frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK and data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, PCI DSS, or regional equivalents). - Understanding of AI/ML data pipelines and the security and governance prerequisites for responsible AI deployment. - Prior experience in large-scale enterprise environments spanning financial services, healthcare, aviation, energy, telecommunications, or government. - Experience managing consulting engagements from the provider side, including SOW development, scope management, SLA delivery, and client relationship management. - CISSP, CISM, or other recognized industry security certifications. Benefits - Opportunity to shape the future of cybersecurity. - Be part of a team that celebrates energy, passion, and fresh thinking. - Flexibility in work arrangements. Company Description At Armor, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in securing cyberspace. Our vision is to be the trusted protector and de facto standard that cloud-centric customers entrust with their risk. We strive to continuously evolve to be the best partner of choice, breaking norms and tirelessly innovating to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats and reshaping how we deliver customer outcomes. Learn more at: https://www.armor.com

Role Description Armor is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage networking solutions across on-premises, hybrid, and public cloud environments. The role sits on Armor’s Platform team and supports Armor Enterprise Cloud (AEC), Armor’s customer-facing private cloud hosting product. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in: - VMware NSX-T - F5 BIG-IP - Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPN (L2L) - BGP routing - VMware vCloud Director (vCD) - vSphere - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) networking - AWS and Azure cloud networking The role exercises independent judgment in network architecture, incident response, and operational support, and operates as a hands-on technical contributor within Armor’s AI-first engineering culture. Qualifications - 4+ years of experience in network engineering with a focus on VMware NSX networking and the VMware virtualization suite (vCloud Director, vSphere). - Hands-on expertise with VMware NSX-T, including micro-segmentation, edge nodes, and service-defined firewalling. - Strong experience with F5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM, APM, ASM) for traffic management and security. - Hands-on experience with open-source load balancing and WAF platforms (NGINX, HAProxy, Envoy, ModSecurity, Coraza, or equivalent). - Hands-on experience with Proxmox, KVM, or other open-source virtualization platforms, or demonstrated ability to acquire proficiency rapidly. - In-depth knowledge of BGP routing, VPN (L2L), and network segmentation strategies. - Experience managing VMware vCloud Director (vCD) for multi-tenant environments. - Expertise in Oracle OCI, AWS, and Azure networking, including VPCs, virtual networking, cloud security, and hybrid connectivity. - Understanding of cloud-native networking constructs such as Transit Gateways, Virtual WAN, VCN peering, PrivateLink and Private Endpoints, and cloud DNS services (Route 53, Azure DNS, OCI DNS). - Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, or equivalent). - Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for network automation. - Familiarity with change management and production release discipline. - Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work in high-availability, customer-facing production environments. - Git proficiency including branching strategies, code review workflows, and CI/CD pipeline integration. - Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or equivalent) and the ability to evaluate the accuracy and appropriateness of AI-generated outputs. - Understanding of AI/LLM security risks including prompt injection, data leakage, and model limitations. - Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy and security implications. - Excellent documentation and written and verbal communication skills. Requirements - Preferred: experience with Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) technologies. - Preferred: knowledge of Kubernetes networking and service mesh (Istio, Calico, Cilium, or equivalent) and containerized networking (Docker, Kubernetes). - Preferred: familiarity with Zero Trust security models in network architecture. - Preferred: exposure to multi-cloud networking solutions across AWS, Azure, OCI, and GCP, including network peering, Transit Gateway and Virtual WAN hub-and-spoke architectures, and cross-region or cross-account patterns. - Preferred: experience with network observability and monitoring tools (Datadog, vRealize Network Insight, Grafana, Prometheus, ELK Stack). - Preferred: understanding of Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) strategies for networking. - Preferred: experience with firewall platforms such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Check Point. - Preferred: experience with cloud-native WAF and DDoS protection services (AWS Shield, Azure DDoS Protection) and CDN integration (CloudFront, Azure Front Door, OCI CDN). - Preferred certification: VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) - NSX-T. - Preferred certification: VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV, VCP-NV, or VCP-Cloud). - Preferred certification: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Certified Networking Professional. - Preferred certification: F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5-CTS LTM, GTM, or APM). - Preferred certification: AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty. - Preferred certification: Microsoft Certified Azure Network Engineer Associate. - Preferred certification: Proxmox VE Certified Professional, or equivalent open-source virtualization certification. Benefits - Opportunity to shape the future and disrupt the status quo. - Be part of a team that celebrates energy, passion, and fresh thinking. - Work in a company that is redefining cybersecurity. Company Description At Armor, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in securing cyberspace. Our vision is to be the trusted protector and de facto standard that cloud-centric customers entrust with their risk. We strive to continuously evolve to be the best partner of choice, breaking norms and tirelessly innovating to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats and reshaping how we deliver customer outcomes. Learn more at: https://www.armor.com

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Armor Defense Inc. is seeking a Microsoft Security Architect / Senior Consultant to lead and deliver advanced consulting engagements across the full Microsoft security ecosystem. This role goes beyond a single product area, requiring deep architectural expertise spanning: - Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Cloud, Identity, Office 365, and OT) - Microsoft Sentinel - Microsoft Purview (Information Protection, DLP, Data Governance) - Microsoft Entra (ID, Permissions Management, Verified ID, Workload Identities) - Conditional Access policy design The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to enterprise customers, conducting security assessments, designing end-to-end security architectures, and implementing solutions that address modern threats, data protection requirements, AI readiness, and Zero Trust maturity. This role combines hands-on technical delivery with strategic advisory, pre-sales support, and the development of reusable intellectual property for Armor Defense's Professional Services practice. This is a contract engagement with flexibility for part-time or full-time commitment depending on project pipeline. The candidate will work closely with Armor Defense's delivery leadership, account teams, and Microsoft partner ecosystem to drive customer outcomes and expand Armor's consulting footprint. Qualifications - 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, sales engineering, or solution consulting, with a strong focus on Microsoft security technologies. - 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft security solutions including Microsoft Defender (full stack), Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Entra, and Conditional Access. - 2+ years of customer-facing experience in a delivery, pre-sales, or consulting capacity. - Demonstrated expertise in endpoint, on-premises, and cloud security concepts, features, and reference architectures across the Microsoft platform. - Specific deep expertise in at least three of the following: Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR), the full Defender stack (including Defender for Cloud and OT), Microsoft Purview (Information Protection, DLP, Data Governance), Microsoft Entra (Identity Governance, Permissions Management), and Conditional Access policy design. - Experience leading and delivering consulting engagements with high-quality outcomes delivered on time and within budget. - Proven ability to develop technical and conceptual reference architectures for enterprise security environments. - Strong ability to correlate and communicate security gaps with their respective business risks to executive stakeholders. - Broad security expertise with a deep understanding of security principles, risk management, compliance frameworks, and Zero Trust architecture. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with senior-level presentation and stakeholder engagement capabilities. - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of distributed teams. - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience). Requirements - Relevant Microsoft Security certifications: SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, AZ-500, or MS-500. - Experience with Microsoft Copilot for Security and understanding of AI-driven security operations. - Familiarity with Azure Information Protection (AIP) scanner, Microsoft Purview Data Governance, and compliance portal capabilities. - Experience designing Conditional Access frameworks that integrate with Intune device compliance, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, and risk-based authentication via Entra ID Protection. - Exposure to non-Microsoft security platforms (AWS Security Hub, GCP Security Command Center) for multi-cloud advisory engagements. - Experience with data governance frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK and data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, PCI DSS, or regional equivalents). - Understanding of AI/ML data pipelines and the security and governance prerequisites for responsible AI deployment. - Prior experience in large-scale enterprise environments spanning financial services, healthcare, aviation, energy, telecommunications, or government. - Experience managing consulting engagements from the provider side, including SOW development, scope management, SLA delivery, and client relationship management. - CISSP, CISM, or other recognized industry security certifications. Benefits - Flexible commitment level (part-time or full-time) based on project pipeline. - Primarily remote work with occasional on-site presence at client locations. - Standard business hours with occasional flexibility required for customer engagement schedules. - Travel may be required for client workshops, assessments, and strategic engagements (estimated 10-25% depending on engagement load). Company Description Join Armor if you want to be part of a company that is redefining cybersecurity. Here, you will have the opportunity to shape the future, disrupt the status quo, and be a part of a team that celebrates energy, passion, and fresh thinking. We are not looking for someone who simply fills a role – we want talent who will help us write the next chapter of our growth story. - Commitment to Growth: A growth mindset that encourages continuous learning and improvement with adaptability in the face of challenges. - Integrity Always: Sustain trust through transparency and honesty in all actions and interactions regardless of circumstances. - Empathy In Action: Active understanding, compassion, and support to the needs of others through genuine connection. - Immediate Impact: Taking initiative with swift, informed actions to deliver positive outcomes. - Follow-Through: Dedication to delivering finished results with attention to quality and detail to achieve the desired outcomes.