Microsoft Technical Lead (Security Strategy)

Orange SA; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international company is seeking a Microsoft Technical Lead to enhance their cybersecurity services in the UK. This role requires extensive technical expertise in Microsoft security technologies, leadership capabilities, and the ability to translate complex concepts into business value, while engaging with enterprise clients to deliver tailored solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior technical role focused on Microsoft security technologies.
• Deep technical knowledge of Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Entra (Level 400-500).
• Experience engaging with enterprise customers in a pre-sales or technical advisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Communicate Microsoft’s strategic direction in cybersecurity.
• Provide deep technical guidance on Microsoft security solutions.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and delivery teams to drive solution adoption.

Skills

Expertise in Microsoft security technologies

Strong communication skills

Collaboration skills

Job description

about the role

Some highlights

• Being part of an international company yet with local presence
• Build a safer digital society together with us

Working as aMicrosoft Technical Lead

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Microsoft Technical Lead to drive further growth of our Microsoft services and solutions in the UK.

This role involves providing leadership in Microsoft technologies, with requires the ability to influence and drive strategy, further shaping and developing the Orange Cyberdefense Microsoft offering, assets, and delivery strategy to support our range of Microsoft Managed Services.

The role will champion Microsoft’s security vision both internally and externally, working as a trusted advisor to our clients, articulating Microsoft’s capabilities, security strategy and roadmap to enterprise clients, ensuring they get real value from their Microsoft investment and help them solve complex problems. The role requires deep technical expertise across the Microsoft Defender suite, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Entra, with a focus on level 400–500 technical depth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate Microsoft’s strategic direction in cybersecurity, including its rationale, competitive advantages, and future roadmap aligned with Orange Cyberdefenses advisory and managed service offerings
• Represent Microsoft’s security narrative to customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide deep technical guidance on Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Entra.
• Act as a trusted advisor in pre-sales engagements, supporting clients in understanding and adopting Orange Cyberdefense Microsoft security solutions.
• Translate complex technical concepts into business value for C-level and technical audiences.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and delivery teams to drive Microsoft solution adoption.
• Work with clients to understand their requirements and define Microsoft solutions and roadmaps that meet the business need and help solve complex technical issues.

What we expect of you

• Proven experience in a senior technical role focused on Microsoft security technologies.
• Experience solutioning Microsoft services and solutions, tailored to meet client needs.
• Deep technical knowledge (Level 400–500) of Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Entra.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft’s security strategy and competitive landscape.
• Experience engaging with enterprise customers in a pre-sales or technical advisory capacity.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
• Ability to simplify complex technical topics for diverse audiences.
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working across cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Azure, and hybrid cloud environments.