Microsoft Pre‑Sales Cyber Security Solution Architect UK Wide

Adecco; England; Hybrid; GBP 102,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global staffing agency is seeking a Microsoft-focused Pre-Sales Cyber Security Solution Architect for a hybrid role in the UK. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £120,000 plus bonus and benefits. The ideal candidate will lead pre-sales activities, design secure architectures using Microsoft security technologies, and provide expert insight into capabilities and roadmap. Strong communication skills and a solid background in Microsoft cyber security are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong background in Microsoft cyber security and pre-sales solution architecture.
• Experience designing solutions for complex or regulated environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-sales activities: workshops, demos, and solution presentations.
• Design secure architectures using Microsoft security technologies.
• Produce governance and compliance documentation.

Skills

Microsoft cyber security expertise

Pre-sales solution architecture

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of cloud security technologies

Tools

Microsoft Defender XDR

Microsoft Sentinel

Entra ID

Purview

Job description

Microsoft Pre-Sales Cyber Security Solution Architect

UK - Hybrid

up to £120,000 + Bonus + Benefits

We're seeking a Microsoft-focused Pre-Sales Cyber Security Solution Architect to shape and design modern security solutions across high-value customer engagements and major bids. You'll collaborate with Sales, Pre-Sales and Bid teams to translate customer challenges into scalable, compliant architectures built on the Microsoft Security stack.

What You'll Do

• Lead pre-sales activities: workshops, demos, RFP/RFI responses, and solution presentations.
• Design secure architectures using Microsoft Defender XDR, Sentinel, Entra ID, Purview, and Zero Trust.
• Support bid strategy with technical designs, cost modelling and risk assessments.
• Produce governance and compliance documentation aligned to frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR and NIS2.
• Provide expert insight into Microsoft security capabilities and roadmap.

What You'll Bring

• Strong background in Microsoft cyber security and pre-sales solution architecture.
• Experience designing solutions for complex or regulated environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of cloud, identity, and modern security technologies.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft licensing models (Security, M365, Azure) and how licensing impacts solution design and commercial proposals.