about the company
A leading cybersecurity consulting and managed services organisation is looking for an experienced Microsoft Security Architect to join its Cyber Technology Team. This is a senior, customer-facing architecture role focused on designing and leading enterprise Microsoft security implementations across Microsoft 365 and Azure security ecosystems.
The successful candidate will act as the design authority across strategic Microsoft security engagements, partnering closely with presales, delivery, and customer stakeholders to deliver secure-by-design solutions across hybrid and cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities
Solution Architecture & Design
- Design end-to-end Microsoft security architectures across:
- Microsoft 365 E5 Security
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Microsoft Purview
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Produce architecture artefacts including HLDs, LLDs, and security design documentation
- Define integration patterns, hardening standards, and deployment frameworks
- Provide architectural governance and sign-off for implementation activities
- Lead customer workshops and technical discovery sessions
Presales & Solutioning
- Support presales and bid activities including:
- Technical proposals
- RFP/RFI responses
- Scope of Work (SOW) creation
- Solution sizing and estimation
- Translate customer security and compliance requirements into scalable Microsoft-aligned solutions
- Participate in customer presentations, technical demonstrations, and proof-of-value engagements
Delivery Leadership
- Provide oversight across enterprise Microsoft security deployments
- Support UAT governance, deployment validation, and operational handovers
- Mentor engineers and conduct technical peer reviews
- Drive continuous improvement across delivery methodologies and reusable design assets
Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement
- Advise enterprise customers on Microsoft security strategy, governance, and roadmap planning
- Engage directly with CISOs, security leaders, and enterprise architects
- Translate audit, risk, and regulatory requirements into actionable security designs
Requirements
- 10+ years of IT or cybersecurity experience
- Strong hands-on experience across Microsoft security technologies including:
- Microsoft Defender XDR
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Microsoft Purview
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Entra ID / Identity Security
- Proven experience in a Security Architect, Lead Engineer, or Design Authority role
- Experience delivering enterprise-scale security projects in regulated environments is highly advantageous
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Certifications
Candidates should possess several Microsoft security certifications such as:
- SC-100 Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert
- SC-200 Microsoft Security Operations Analyst
- SC-300 Identity and Access Administrator
- SC-400 Information Protection & Compliance Administrator
- AZ-500 Azure Security Engineer Associate
Additional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, TOGAF, or SABSA will be viewed favourably.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to work on large-scale enterprise cybersecurity transformation projects
- Exposure to cutting-edge Microsoft security technologies
- Regional enterprise customer exposure across regulated industries
- Collaborative and highly technical consulting environment
- Career growth within a rapidly expanding cybersecurity practice
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