CyberCX - Director Microsoft Engineering

Accenture PLC; Canberra; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

CyberCX, part of Accenture, seeks a Director of Microsoft Engineering to lead Azure-based cloud security initiatives and shape the future of our Azure practice. You will guide leadership, drive growth, and deliver innovative security solutions for customers across the region.

You will collaborate with sales, presales, and customers while mentoring teams and publishing insights on Azure technologies and strategies. This role requires Australian citizenship and clearance readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Azure certifications (e.g. Azure Solutions Architect Expert) required.
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud ecosystems, landing zones, well-architected frameworks.
• Exceptional leadership experience mentoring teams to achieve goals.
• Advanced stakeholder engagement with senior leaders and customers.
• Strong financial and commercial skills focused on pricing and growth.
• Passionate about innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-performing teams, fostering empowerment, collaboration and accountability.
• Define and execute Azure-based cloud security solutions and future direction.
• Drive regional business growth and optimise team capacity.
• Support sales and presales on Microsoft Azure opportunities and deliver solutions.
• Build partnerships with customers, Microsoft, and internal teams to improve outcomes.
• Publish thought leadership and present ideas on Azure strategies.
• Develop productised services, including Azure collateral, automation, and marketplace offerings.

Skills

Leadership

Azure

Azure certs

Stakeholder engagement

Pricing strategy

Business growth

Innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

The work we do matters

CyberCX, part of Accenture, protects and defends our customers and communities by providing the most comprehensive range of cyber security professional services in the region.

With more than 1,400 team members across Australia, New Zealand, the UK and US, we are a leading force in cyber security, offering services from strategy, GRC, managed security services, cloud security, digital forensics and cyber education.

If you’re ready to work with teammates that get you, a leader that supports you and customers that need you, then you’re ready for CyberCX.

How will you make an impact?

As our Director of Microsoft Engineering, your leadership will empower teams, drive business growth, and deliver exceptional cloud security solutions that accelerate digital transformation for customers. You’ll shape the future of our practice by leveraging your expertise across the Microsoft ecosystem.

Day to day you will:

• Lead high-performing teams, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and accountability.


• Define and execute the future direction of Azure-based cloud security solutions, adopting emerging technologies and frameworks.


• Drive regional business growth, achieving financial targets and optimising team capacity.


• Support the sales and presales team on Microsoft Azure opportunities and deliver innovative solutions.


• Build strong partnerships with customers, Microsoft, and internal teams to enhance outcomes.


• Provide thought leadership by publishing articles and presenting ideas on relevant Azure strategies and technologies.


• Develop productised service offerings, including Azure presales collateral, automation workflows, and marketplace offerings.
  

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent hands‑on experience.


• Azure certifications (e.g. Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar).


• Proven expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud ecosystems, enterprise landing zones, well-architected frameworks, data platforms, and cloud-native solutions.


• Exceptional leadership experience, inspiring and mentoring teams to achieve shared goals.


• Advanced stakeholder engagement abilities to build strong relationships with senior leaders across the business and customers.


• Strong financial and commercial skills focused on pricing strategies and business growth.


• Passionate about innovation, continuous improvement, and driving results in a fast-paced environment.

Please note that due to the nature of this role, it is a mandatory requirement that all applicants are Australian citizens with the ability to hold an Australian Security Clearance.