Security Architect - Microsoft

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Security Architect specializing in Microsoft Security to join their dynamic team on a contract basis. This exciting opportunity involves working closely with a global consultancy, focusing on security architecture, governance, and risk management. You will play a pivotal role in assessing security products and delivering comprehensive design documents that meet business requirements. With a hybrid work pattern, you can enjoy the flexibility of working from home while also collaborating onsite. If you are ready to make a significant impact in cybersecurity, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• Expertise in Microsoft Security Architecture with strong leadership skills.
• Experience in security governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Assess existing Microsoft security suite and identify strengths/weaknesses.
• Deliver security architecture design documents aligning with business needs.

Skills

E5 Security-Up Compliance

Microsoft Security Architect Expert (SC)

CISSP Certification

CISM Certification

BizzDesign / Archi or UML Visualisation Experience

ISO Standards

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Security Architect - Microsoft, Manchester

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Client:

Oscar Technology

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Security Architect (Microsoft)

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: End of November (Probable Extension)

Work Pattern: Hybrid (3 Days Onsite)

Location: Manchester / Birmingham / Sheffield

Summary

A new role has opened for a Security Architect (Microsoft) to join a Global consultancy on a contract basis. The contract runs till the end of November with extensions likely. You would be required to work 3 days on-site and 2 days work from home from one of their main offices in either Manchester, Birmingham or Sheffield.

We are looking to fill this role immediately, apply now to avoid disappointment.

The Role

In this role your responsibilities will cover security architecture and design, governance, risk management, and leadership as you will be acting as the primary leader within this program of work. Responsibilities will include:

• Assess existing the Microsoft security suite and identify weaknesses / strengths for the existing products (CrowdStrike, Endpoint, Defender)
• Perform capability assessments of a range of MS Security products
• Produce and update end-to-end solution designs to meet business requirements
• Deliver security architecture design documents aligning with function and non-function business needs
• Manage and provide solutions to technical risks
• Present and advise stakeholders as the cybersecurity SME.

Required Skills

• E5 Security-Up Compliance
• Microsoft Security Architect Expert (SC
• CISSP / CISM Certification
• BizzDesign / Archi, or UML Visualisation Experience
• ISO

Apply Now!

If you are a Security Architect specialising in Microsoft Security, ready to embark on a contract opportunity with a high profile client - then this is the role for you!

Referrals:

Role: Security Architect (Microsoft)

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: End of November (Probably Extension)

Work Pattern: Hybrid (3 Days Onsite)

Location: Manchester / Birmingham / Sheffield

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