Security Architect (TESCO)

Zensar Technologies; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital solutions company in the UK is seeking a Security Architect to design and implement endpoint security architecture. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, a strong cybersecurity background, and excellent communication skills. You will lead projects, develop security strategies, and work closely with various teams to ensure security compliance and readiness against emerging threats.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, focusing on endpoint security architecture.
• Experience in designing and implementing large-scale endpoint security solutions.
• Experience with regulatory compliance requirements like GDPR and HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint solution.
• Develop long-term strategies for endpoint security.
• Lead integration of Microsoft Defender with other security tools.

Skills

Deep expertise in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Strong understanding of enterprise security architectures

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in cloud security concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft 365 security stack

Azure

Job description

Job Description

Job title/role: Security Architect

Experience: 11 to 14 years

About Zensar

Zensar is a digital solutions company helping organizations around the world achieve new thresholds of business performance. We work with clients in banking and financial services, hi-tech and manufacturing, insurance, consumer services, and more. We prepare our clients for sustainable success through experience design, cloud technology, advanced analytics, and business acceleration.

Zensar is seeking an experienced Data Loss Prevention (DLP) specialist to join our global cyber security operations and incident response team. The DLP focused Cybersecurity Operations and Incident Response Engineer is a critical member of the team providing subject matter expertise in the detection, alerting, and investigation of DLP incidents. Successful candidates will have a strong background in DLP analytics, investigation, and incident management.

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Architect to design, implement, and optimize our organization's endpoint security architecture. The ideal candidate will provide strategic leadership in integrating Microsoft Defender for Endpoint with our broader security ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint solution to align with organizational security goals and compliance requirements


• Develop long-term strategies for endpoint security, incorporating Microsoft Defender for Endpoint as a core component


• Lead the integration of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint with other security tools and platforms within the Microsoft ecosystem and beyond


• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the security team


• Collaborate with senior management to define security policies and procedures


• Conduct regular architecture reviews and recommend improvements


• Stay abreast of emerging threats and new features in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and related technologies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; Master's degree preferred


• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 7 years focusing on endpoint security architecture


• Deep expertise in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and the Microsoft 365 security stack


• Strong understanding of enterprise security architectures and how endpoint security fits into the bigger picture


• Experience in designing and implementing large-scale endpoint security solutions


• Proficiency in cloud security concepts and implementations, particularly in Azure


• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant advanced certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, CISSP)


• Experience with other major EDR/XDR solutions for comparative insights


• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS)


• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework and its application in architecture design


• Experience in scripting and automation for security operations

Relationships

You will work with CIS Team (Shared Services, Network, Security, Applications) architects, engineers, developers, support, and leadership team on projects and provides subject matter expertise as necessary. Maintaining a good relationship with our global IT teams is key to your success. In your role you will need to be able to communicate with people at all levels in the organization and work with several of our suppliers and partners.