- Company Name
- LT Harper - Cyber Security Recruitment
- Job Title
- Security Architect - SC Clearance
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Security Architect – SC Clearance
**Role Summary**
Design and strengthen secure cloud, network, and end‑user environments for a large communications and digital infrastructure organization. Collaborate with the SOC and cross‑functional teams to architect, automate, and improve security controls, conduct threat hunting, vulnerability assessment, and incident response while ensuring compliance with PCI‑DSS and other industry standards.
**Expectations**
* Established expertise in Azure and enterprise cyber‑security architecture
* Proven experience with threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security automation
* Ability to work effectively with SOC, network, and application teams
* Strong communication skills for translating technical findings into actionable recommendations
**Key Responsibilities**
- Design secure enterprise cloud, network, and end‑user environments
- Configure and manage Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, and Conditional Access (Entra ID)
- Support WAN/LAN/Wi‑Fi network architecture and security
- Conduct threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and incident response
- Analyse logs using Kusto Query Language (KQL)
- Automate security tasks and workflows (Power Automate, scripts)
- Collaborate with SOC and technology teams to identify and remediate cyber risks
- Support PCI‑DSS compliance and security best practices across the organization
**Required Skills**
- Azure cloud architecture (Subnets, NSG, VNET, VNet‑Peering, etc.)
- Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, Entra ID, Cisco Umbrella, Nessus, Power Automate, SCCM, Intune, SQL, Power BI
- Log analysis with KQL; scripting in Python/C#/C++
- Networking fundamentals (CCNA or equivalent)
- Incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management
- Security automation and workflow orchestration
**Required Education & Certifications**
- CISSP, CEH, or Azure Security (SC‑100 / SC‑200) preferred
- SC Clearance (or eligibility) required