Overview

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 By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job applica