Senior Security Architect

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Position Summary

The Senior Microsoft Security Architect will provide technical expertise in the secure design, implementation, and development of the firm's M365 environment. The architect will develop and implement policies to ensure the security and availability of the firm's M365 applications.

Position Scope

Define whether this role is local, regional, or global, and specify the locations under its scope.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design, architecture, and implementation of a secure M365 environment for the firm.

• Lead the adoption and use of Microsoft cloud security technologies in the firm.

• Act as SME for Microsoft security suite with specialist responsibilities in Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365 and Defender for Endpoints.

• Lead the secure adoption with Microsoft security services for M365.

• Architect and Implement event management and secure logging of M365 services.

• Adapt, integrate, and modify existing programs or vendor-supplied package programs for use with existing information systems.

The Ideal Candidate

Desired Background:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Talents

• Experience of CISSP, CCSP and MS-500, AZ500, SC-900 & SC-4000

• Extensive experience of Microsoft Defender Suite including Defender for cloud, Defender for Office Defender for identity, and Defender for Endpoint apps

• Strong experience of integrating identity and access management controls in M365

• Experience of Microsoft Purview integrated data security services including data encryption, classification, and labelling

• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID governance. The ability to provide reports for M365 security posture and compliance to the executive level

• Expert analytical skills, including the gathering and analyzing of facts, formulating objective conclusions modified by subjective and experience-based qualifiers when appropriate, defining problems, and promoting solutions

• Proficient in oral and written English