Microsoft Security Architect 

United States 

746176757

The Industry Solutions groupprovides professional services that

Engineering and Architecture GroupAs a Security Architect, you will collaborate with our enterpriseto evaluate, conceptualize, strategize, design, andthe integration of security and compliance capabilities,Microsoft services and adhering to industry-standard cybersecurity practices. Your responsibilities will include engaging with enterprisestrategically to innovate and revolutionize cybersecurity within their organization

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or technology domain (e.g., Security)
  • OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or technology domain (e.g., Security)
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years managing multiple projects or portfolios.
• 1+ year(s) experience leading blended, multidisciplinary teams.
• 1+ year(s) of exp inMicrosoft security and identity technologies, such as Active Directory, Azure Active Directory,Entra ID,Microsoft DefenderforEndpoint, AzureDefender for Identity, AzureSecurity Center/Azure Defender, Azure Sentinel, and M365 Security & Compliance technologies.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or technology domain (e.g., Security)

  • OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or technology domain (e.g., Security)

  • OR equivalent experience.

• 6+ years technical sales experience.

• 6+ years project management experience.

• 4+ years managing multiple projects or portfolios.
• 3+ years people management experience, including managing consultant practice managers, technical sales managers, and/or technical architect managers.
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity concepts and mitigation practices, such as Advanced Persistent Threat (APT), Credential Theft, Zero Trust, Privileged Access Management, Just-in-time Administration, etc.
• Proven success andexpertisein architecting innovative security solutions primarily in a client-facing role
• Experience giving presentations to executive audiences and explaining the benefits of the Microsoft security platform
• Knowledge of Security Assessments and Reviews
• Knowledge of security, threat modelling, incident response and recovery techniques
• Knowledge of Hybrid Cloud and Workload Security configurations and practices.
• Cloud application development solutions (e.g.PaaS, Serverless, API Management)
• Knowledge of Security Standards, Policies and Governance frameworks
• Technical or Professional Certification in Domain (e.g., Security)

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until April 18th, 2024.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

• Leverages a structured approach to Architecture Projects using existing methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, Iterative) that make use of existing reference architecture andestablishedarchitectural styles and design patterns. Proposes and developsnew solutionsto scale across multiple customers/partners.Builds andmaintainsan architecture description document, an architecture decisions log, and a requirements/constraints traceability matrix to ensure the rationale for the business solution's Architecture is known andunderstood.
• Defines and documents the architecture through an architecture description document, an architecture decisions log, and a requirements/constraints traceability matrix to communicate the value proposition of the business solution along with the project approach. Leads complex cost-based and technology-based discussions to explain the Architecture in terms of its build, deployment, and ongoing operational use todeterminecustomer appetite for the business solution. Uses a business-value approach that values return on investment (ROI) and customer costs-savings over technical ease of execution.
• Collaborates with the Project Manager to jointly drive project/technical governance of the design, build, and deployment into use of proof of concepts (POCs) and pilots, using enterprise architecture processes and ensuring quality control through peer review. Works with customers to understand anddemonstratebusiness value (e.g., release of revenue, cost savings) that the business solution realize.
• Works with the business sponsor and customer/partner stakeholders (e.g., Business users, Enterprise Architects, Security Team, Operations Team) to gather and ratify requirements and constraints. Manages and resolves complex ambiguity in the requirements and constraints and documents assumptions and implications where it cannot be resolved.Maintains the requirements/constraints traceability matrix to prove that solution components have a rationale/justification for inclusion in the architecture of the business solution. Drives development and execution of test plans to prove that each requirement/constraint has been implemented as expected by the customer. Where there are defects, works in close collaboration with the Project Manager and Customer to redress or accept and document the status of the testresults.
• Collaborates with the Account Team and/or Bid Team to understand the business solution/problem. Drives agreement, based on the customer’s priorities, requirements/constraints, approach, principles, concepts, and expectations.Builds and documents a realistically costed, advanced/complex Solution Approach with traceability of requirements, constraints, decisions, andtradeoffsthat balances risk, technical credibility, and technical innovation to meet customer need,predominantly basedon existing solution offerings and/or reference architecture. Jointly leads the implementation in close partnership with the Project Manager. Leads oversight and governance and establishment of quality practices and standards to realize the business solution. Uses a cohesive buildmethodologywith an agreed release schedule and timeline so the solution can be transitioned to live operations,leveragingsolutionexpertise. Ensures communication of and adherence to the pre-sales value proposition. Works with the Project Manager to highlight where assumptions have proven false. Uses change requests tomodifythe Solution/project approach when needed. As needed, collaborates with subject matter experts to receive specialized advice that can help define the Solution and project approach and increase the time to value for the customer.
• Anticipates andidentifiesscenarios that could slow or impede pre-sales/delivery. Orchestrates the broader Microsoft team to address technical blockers and works with account/project team to resolve non-technical issues. Reports significant problems to Microsoft management and resolves escalations when needed. Plans a way forward in complex and ambiguous situations with an innovative approach and durable design. Delegates and leverages specialist skills of others to drive technical alignment across internal/external teams. Coordinates disparate approaches into a single plan of action for complex scenarios.
• Works in close collaboration with the Project Manager and Account Team toidentify, categorize, and communicate business and technical risks. Defines risk mitigation activities that are foundational to the project plan. Defines risk contingency plans for invocation should the risk occur.Whenappropriate, oversees a broad portfolio of accounts. Manages and ensures the all-up delivery of consulting engagements, asnecessary.