Microsoft Security Architect

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading managed service provider in London is seeking a Microsoft Security Architect to enhance their security resources. This role involves designing and implementing security solutions across Microsoft platforms, engaging with clients, and mentoring junior consultants. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Microsoft security technologies and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing Microsoft security solutions.
• Certifications in relevant security fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of Microsoft security architectures.
• Act as trusted advisor for cloud security initiatives.
• Mentor junior consultants and promote knowledge sharing.

Skills

AWS

GCP

Azure

Agile

Entra ID

Microsoft Intune

Data Loss Prevention

Sensitivity Labels

Insider Risk

Microsoft Defender XDR

Exchange Online

Education

CISSP

Job description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Microsoft Security Architect

Location: Hybrid in London (2-3 days on-site)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £90,000 + benefits

Start Date: ASAP

A leading MSP in London is looking to expand their security resources with a Microsoft Security Architect. This is a client-facing role where you’ll take a hands-on lead in transforming their clients' security posture across Microsoft platforms. You’ll design and implement Microsoft security solutions across on-premise and cloud environments, while confidently engaging with both technical and senior business stakeholders through workshops and consultations.

Microsoft Security Architect Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of Microsoft security reference architectures across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments, aligning solutions with Zero Trust and SASE principles.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding strategic cloud security initiatives, conducting technical reviews, and supporting migrations to Microsoft Defender XDR and Exchange Online.
• Drive end-to-end project delivery by engaging in discovery, analysis, design, build, testing, and deployment phases, with a focus on Microsoft Management (Entra ID).
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to translate business objectives into technical use cases, producing detailed requirements and identifying business value.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team, promoting continuous learning and professional development.
• Stay ahead of evolving Microsoft security technologies and industry best practices to ensure cutting-edge, effective solutions for clients.

Microsoft Security Architect Key Skills Required:

• Certifications and experience in AWS, GCP & Azure
• CISSP or other relevant security certifications
• Agile environment experience
• Entra ID
• Microsoft Intune
• Purview (Data Loss Prevention, Sensitivity Labels, Insider Risk)
• Microsoft Defender XDR (Endpoint, Cloud App, Office and Microsoft Sentinel)
• Exchange Online (where migrating from secure email gateway solutions)

Additional Skills & Attributes

• Ability to apply structured thinking, simplifying complex problems into component parts, to the resolution of project challenges
• Workshop skill for conveying information to customers, lead meetings and provide actionable writeups of tasks / actions.
• knowledge of modern application architectures and cloud platforms
• Ability to consistently deliver quality within expected timeframes and on budget

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