Security Solutions Architect

Requirements

• Required Qualifications
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in information security, IT security, or IT administration, including customer-facing or pre-sales technical work.
• Demonstrated ability to scope and document security engagements - SOWs, WBS with hours, and technical proposals.
• Hands-on familiarity with the Microsoft security stack (Entra/IAM and at least one of Purview or Intune).
• Working knowledge of at least one major compliance framework (CMMC/NIST 800-171, NIST CSF, or ISO 27001) and the ability to translate framework requirements into a remediation roadmap.
• Understanding of enterprise security concepts and technologies - MDR/EDR, email security, and how a SOC operates.
• Knowledge of data governance and data protection best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present to and influence C-suite stakeholders.
• Proficiency with CRM-based opportunity management (Salesforce) and disciplined documentation habits.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective relationships with coworkers, clients, and partners.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Depth in Microsoft Purview (DLP, Insider Risk, Data Classification, DSPM for AI) and/or Intune and Entra ID.
• The Microsoft Entra Suite (including Entra ID Governance, Private Access, Internet Access, and Verified ID) and Microsoft Agent 365 (AI agent governance and security) - both increasingly important to the role.
• Experience with MXDR / SentinelOne and security operations positioning.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a plus.

Additional Information

Avertium is a cyber fusion and MXDR leader, delivering comprehensive security and compliance services to mid-market and enterprise customers. Our unique "Assess, Design, Protect" methodology addresses and improves security strategy, reduces attack surface risk, strengthens compliance, and provides continuous threat protection. Avertium maximizes customer security investments and enables customers to focus on growth, innovation, and business outcomes, while assuring that their security infrastructure is resilient and adaptive to evolving threats. That's why customers trust Avertium to deliver better security, improved compliance, and greater ROI. The Security Solutions Architect (SSA) is a trusted advisor and technical subject-matter expert embedded in Avertium's sales organization, partnering with Account Executives, partners, and customers throughout the pre-sales process. The SSA translates customer security and compliance challenges into well-scoped Avertium solutions owing the technical narrative from first conversation through signed Statement of Work (SOW) and clean handoff to delivery. This role blends deep security and Microsoft-platform expertise with consultative selling. SSAs design phased security roadmaps, build custom SOWs and line-item Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), develop and deliver Microsoft envisioning workshops, present to technical and executive audiences, and develop the partner relationships that drive Avertium's channel-led pipeline. The SSA is the technical engine behind one or more AE pipelines and a force multiplier for revenue growth across the Microsoft security, compliance, security operations, and AI-enablement portfolios. Preferred territory is central / mid-west region. In addition to a career in the challenging world of cyber security, Avertium offers competitive salaries, full benefits, unlimited paid time off, participation in 401(k), and opportunities for professional growth and development. We offer the opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies in a stimulating work environment. Avertium provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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