iLink Digital

Cybersecurity Lead

iLink Digital  •  Houston, TX (Hybrid)  •  13 days ago
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Job Description


About
The Company:


iLink is a Global
Software Solution Provider and Systems Integrator, delivers
next-generation technology solutions to help clients solve
complex business challenges, improve organizational
effectiveness, increase business productivity, realize
sustainable enterprise value and transform your business
inside-out. iLink integrates software systems and develops
custom applications, components, and frameworks on the latest
platforms for IT departments, commercial accounts, application
services providers (ASP) and independent software vendors
(ISV). iLink solutions are used in a broad range of industries
and functions, including healthcare, telecom, government, oil
and gas, education, and life sciences. iLink’s expertise
includes Cloud Computing & Application Modernization, Data
Management & Analytics, Enterprise Mobility, Portal,
collaboration & Social Employee Engagement, Embedded
Systems and User Experience design
etc.


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.


Requirements




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


Benefits


  • Competitive
    salaries​

  • Medical,
    Dental, Vision Insurance

  • Disability,
    Life & AD&D Insurance

  • 401K
    With Generous Company Match

  • Paid
    Vacation and Personal Leave

  • Pre-Paid
    Commute Options

  • Employee
    Referral Bonuses

  • Performance
    Based Bonuses

  • Flexible
    Work Options & Fun Culture

  • Continuing
    Education Reimbursements

  • In-House
    Technology Training
iLink Digital

About iLink Digital

Established in 2002, iLink Digital, an ISO 9001 and CMMI L3 accredited company is a global leader in digital transformation. We specialize in Data Engineering, Generative AI, Cloud Operations, Business Applications, and RPA consulting. With over two decades of IT excellence, our 2,500 experts across 18 offices serve Fortune 1000 clients worldwide. We proudly partner with industry leaders like Microsoft, Salesforce, AWS, UiPath, Outsystems, Databricks, and Confluent, earning multiple Microsoft Partner of the Year awards. iLink solutions are used in a broad range of industries and functions, including healthcare, telecom, government, oil and gas, education, and life sciences. iLink’s expertise includes Cloud Computing & Application Modernization, Data Management & Analytics, Enterprise Mobility, Portal, collaboration & Social Employee Engagement, Embedded Systems User Experience design, etc.

What makes iLink Digital's 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.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Bothell, Washington
Year Founded
2002
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