About
The Company:
What makes iLink
Systems' offerings unique is the fact that we use
pre-created frameworks, designed to accelerate software
development and implementation of business processes for our
clients. iLink has over 60 frameworks (solution accelerators),
both industry-specific and horizontal, that can be easily
customized and enhanced to meet your current business
challenges.
CYBERSECURITY LEAD – MICROSOFT SECURITY STACK
Cybersecurity
Lead
Microsoft Security Stack · Client Portfolio
Management · 10+ Years Experience
Employment Type Full-time | Experience 10+ Years | Work Model Hybrid / Remote | Domain Consulting / MSSP | Certification SC-100 / MS-500 |
About the Role
We are looking for a seasoned
Cybersecurity Lead to own and grow a portfolio of enterprise client security
engagements built on the Microsoft security platform. You will serve as the
senior security advisor across clients, translating business risk into architecture
decisions, governing security operations, and leading a team of security
engineers and analysts. This is a high-visibility role that spans strategy,
architecture, delivery, and client relationship management.
Responsibilities & Required Qualifications
Core Responsibilities | Required Qualifications |
Own end-to-end security posture across a portfolio of enterprise
clients, acting as primary escalation point and trusted advisor | 10+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience, with at least
5 years in a client-facing consulting or managed security services role |
Architect and deliver Microsoft-native security solutions
spanning identity, endpoint, cloud, SIEM, and compliance domains | Deep hands-on expertise with Microsoft Sentinel (KQL, analytics
rules, SOAR playbooks) and Defender XDR suite |
Lead threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability
management programs using Sentinel, Defender XDR, and Entra ID | Strong command of Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, PIM,
Identity Governance, and Lifecycle Workflows |
Drive security assessments, risk reporting, and roadmap planning
aligned to client business objectives and regulatory requirements | Experience securing Microsoft 365 environments: Defender for
Office 365, Purview, DLP, and Compliance Manager |
Mentor and manage a team of security engineers; run QBRs and
executive briefings with client stakeholders | Proficiency with Microsoft Intune for endpoint management and
security policy enforcement |
Define and enforce secure architecture standards, IAM governance
frameworks, and Zero Trust adoption plans | Demonstrated experience managing multiple client accounts with
accountability for SLAs and outcomes |
Collaborate with sales and pre-sales on security proposals, SOW
scoping, and capability demonstrations | Strong executive communication skills; ability to translate
technical risk to business language |
Stay current on emerging threats, Microsoft product releases, and
frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001) | Relevant certifications: SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, AZ-500, MS-500
(one or more required) |
Microsoft Technology Scope
Defender & SIEM
Microsoft Sentinel | Defender XDR | Defender for Endpoint |
Defender for Cloud | Defender for Identity | Defender for Office 365 |
Identity & Access
Management
Microsoft Entra ID | Entra PIM | Identity Governance |
Conditional Access | Lifecycle Workflows | Entra Agent ID |
Compliance, Productivity &
AI
Microsoft Purview | Microsoft Intune | Security Copilot |
M365 E5 Security | Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps | Azure Policy |
Supporting Stack & Skills
Azure Security Center | KQL | Logic Apps / SOAR |
MS Graph API | Lighthouse (Multi-tenant) | PowerShell / Azure CLI |
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications |
Microsoft MVP in Security or demonstrated community leadership
and contributions |
Experience with Security Copilot agent development or AI-assisted
security operations |
Familiarity with post-quantum cryptography, Zero Trust Network
Access (ZTNA), and SASE frameworks |
Prior experience with tenant-to-tenant migrations or large-scale
M365 consolidations |
Knowledge of CrowdStrike, F5, Palo Alto and integration patterns
with the Microsoft stack |
Background in regulated industries: healthcare, financial
services, energy, or government |
| Location | Houston, Texas |
| Website | https://www.ilink-digital.com |
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