MICROSOFT SECURITY SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT (AZURE / SENTINEL)

My client is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Security Architect to lead customer transformations through our cutting-edge Security Solutions.
The ideal candidate will take ownership of customer engagement deliverables, including architecture design sessions and targeted implementation projects/pilots, ensuring successful customer security outcomes through innovative designs and close collaboration with key customer teams.
A proven track record in customer-facing roles and the ability to lead in-depth technical architecture discussions while establishing trusted advisor relationships with senior customer executives, Enterprise Architects, IT Management, and Developers is essential.
Qualifications.
Required.
Hands-on expertise in Microsoft Security solutions (SIEM & XDR, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, and Identity).
achelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND relevant experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or cloud/infrastructure technologies.
roven success in delivering complex technical security and compliance deployment projects, architecture, design, implementation, and/or support of highly distributed infrastructure and applications.
Desirable.
Wide-ranging knowledge across cloud security computing domains.
roficiency in one or more of the following.
Defender for Endpoint (MDE), Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Office (MDO), Defender for Identity (MDI), Defender for Cloud Apps (MDCA), Defender for Cloud (MDC), Cloud or Network Security.
nterprise-scale technical experience with cloud security, hybrid infrastructure security, and network security.
n-depth knowledge and subject matter expertise in one or more of the following.
SIEM and Cloud Security Analytics, Security Operations Centre (SOC), Extended Detection and Response (XDR).
amiliarity with Kusto Query Language (KQL) and DevOps practices.
ertification in Microsoft Azure and Security architecture, Microsoft Security, CISSP, or CCSP.
Key Responsibilities.
1.
Trusted Advisor Foster strong relationships with customers and internal teams.
iplomatically challenge customers when necessary and escalate issues appropriately.
emonstrate technical proficiency and eagerness to learn emerging cloud security technologies and market trends.
2.
Understanding Customer Technical Landscape Gather customer insights and align solutions with business objectives.
erve as the customer advocate by raising awareness of feedback, gaps, obstacles, and insights.
roactively assist customers in their Azure cloud adoption journey, developing a Secure Architecture and deploying essential controls.
onduct hands-on activities such as architectural design sessions and POCs for assessing Microsoft security solutions.
3.
Architecture Design and Deployment Guide and support customers, leveraging existing architecture approaches to recommend security solutions.
elp customers develop security plans and strategies to modernise their practices using Microsoft solutions.
ropose practical solutions based on specific Microsoft security products and showcase their capabilities through collaborative design sessions.
pply technical knowledge of security architecture to satisfy business and IT requirements and overcome constraints.
rovide expert support for customer projects focusing on specific Microsoft Security solutions.
4.
Thought Leadership Actively contribute ideas, insights, and technical expertise related to security.
ngage in relevant communities to learn and contribute.
articipate in internal and external security community events and share key takeaways.
5.
Security Practice IP Development Contribute to research white papers and scoping surveys to identify customer challenges and trends.
upport Value-Based Delivery (VBD) IP development and content lifecycle management.
reate and deliver high-quality guidance for internal use.
6.
DevSecOps and Digital Transformation Understand DevSecOps principles and guide customers on its adoption and integration into their digital transformation journey.
dvise customers on incorporating security best practices into their DevOps processes and toolchains.
romote a shift-left approach to security, emphasising the importance of integrating security throughout the software development lifecycle.
Currently a "remote first" policy with office visits 1 x per fortnight (if possible) butmust be prepared to meet the needs of the business.
Applicant MUST HAVE the Right to Work in the UK (regret PSW visa's are no accepted)!