Amazing award-winning MSSP
Fully remote or hybrid depending on your preference
£90K neg + bonus + benefits
Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Security Architect to lead customer transformations through their 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
- Hands-on expertise in Microsoft Security solutions (SIEM & XDR, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, and Identity).
- Bachelor'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.
- Proven success in delivering complex technical security and compliance deployment projects, architecture, design, implementation, and/or support of highly distributed infrastructure and applications.
- Wide-ranging knowledge across cloud security computing domains.
- Proficiency 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.
- Enterprise-scale technical experience with cloud security, hybrid infrastructure security, and network security.
- In-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).
- Familiarity with Kusto Query Language (KQL) and DevOps practices.
- Certification in Microsoft Azure and Security architecture, Microsoft Security, CISSP, or CCSP specifically certifications such as SC-100, SC200, AZ-900, AZ-303, AZ-304, AZ-500, and AZ-400.
Key Responsibilities
Trusted Advisor
- Foster strong relationships with customers and internal teams.
- Diplomatically challenge customers when necessary and escalate issues appropriately.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency and eagerness to learn emerging cloud security technologies and market trends.
Understanding Customer Technical Landscape
- Gather customer insights and align solutions with business objectives.
- Serve as the customer advocate by raising awareness of feedback, gaps, obstacles, and insights.
- Proactively assist customers in their Azure cloud adoption journey, developing a Secure Architecture and deploying essential controls.
- Conduct hands-on activities such as architectural design sessions and POCs for assessing Microsoft security solutions.
Architecture Design and Deployment
- Guide and support customers, leveraging existing architecture approaches to recommend security solutions.
- Help customers develop security plans and strategies to modernise their practices using Microsoft solutions.
- Propose practical solutions based on specific Microsoft security products and showcase their capabilities through collaborative design sessions.
- Apply technical knowledge of security architecture to satisfy business and IT requirements and overcome constraints.
- Provide expert support for customer projects focusing on specific Microsoft Security solutions.
Thought Leadership
- Actively contribute ideas, insights, and technical expertise related to security.
- Engage in relevant communities to learn and contribute.
- Participate in internal and external security community events and share key takeaways.
Security Practice IP Development
- Contribute to research white papers and scoping surveys to identify customer challenges and trends.
- Support Value-Based Delivery (VBD) IP development and content lifecycle management.
- Create and deliver high-quality guidance for internal use.
DevSecOps and Digital Transformation
- Understand DevSecOps principles and guide customers on its adoption and integration into their digital transformation journey.
- Advise customers on incorporating security best practices into their DevOps processes and toolchains.
- Promote a shift-left approach to security, emphasising the importance of integrating security throughout the software development lifecycle.
When providing a covering letter, please include:
Details about specific deployment experiences with products like Sentinel, Defender, and Intune.
To list your technical contributions and role on past projects in an "I" context.
Example/s of end-to-end experience in designing and deploying Microsoft security solutions / projects.
It Is Worth Noting That
My client wants a candidate with customer-facing skills, good presentation, and knowledge of Microsoft Security and XDR.
They want to know about deployments and automation experience, not just button-clicking on a portal.
They want to know specific technical details about their experience with Microsoft security products.
They are looking for a UK-based candidate with experience in deploying at least one or more Microsoft security solutions.
Currently a "remote first" policy with office visits 1 x per fortnight but must be prepared to meet the needs of the business. Applicant MUST HAVE Right to Work in the UK and NOT need Sponsorship now or in the future.
