Cloud Solutions Architect MS Security

ManpowerGroup; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global service provider seeks a Cloud Solutions Architect specializing in Microsoft Security to guide customers through their security modernization journey. Responsibilities include driving the adoption of advanced security controls, operationalizing Defender XDR workloads, and aligning data protection strategies. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with Microsoft Security E5 workloads, a strong understanding of Zero Trust principles, and excellent communication skills. This role is critical in achieving measurable business outcomes and enhancing security postures.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Security E5 workloads, including Purview and Defender XDR.
• Strong understanding of data governance and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Drive adoption of advanced security controls and guide customers through security modernization.
• Operationalize Defender XDR workloads and coordinate advanced configurations.
• Align data, identity, and device posture for end-to-end protection.

Skills

Experience with Microsoft Security E5 workloads

Understanding of Zero Trust principles

Excellent communication skills

Hands-on experience with Defender XDR

Job description

Employer Background

Our client is a global service provider committed to delivering excellence in cloud security and customer success. The employer emphasizes innovation, compliance, and operational excellence, offering professionals the opportunity to design and implement advanced Microsoft Security solutions that drive measurable business outcomes and risk reduction.

Job Responsibilities

As a Cloud Solutions Architect specializing in Microsoft Security, you will play a critical role in guiding customers through their security modernization journey. Key responsibilities include:

• Driving adoption of advanced security controls including MIP labels, DLP (Endpoint DLP), IRM, DSPM, Conditional Access, MFA, PIM, and Identity Protection.
• Operationalizing Defender XDR workloads (MDE, MDO, MDI, MDA).
• Guiding customers through Zero Trust modernization, including retiring legacy identity dependencies, onboarding apps to modern authentication, and enforcing staged Conditional Access and PIM rollouts.
• Aligning data, identity, and device posture by integrating Purview, Entra, and Defender controls for end-to-end protection.
• Registering and tracking usage commitments, milestones, and outcomes in enterprise reporting systems.
• Coaching customers on incident investigation and SOC workflows across Entra, Defender XDR, and Purview signals.
• Coordinating handoffs to Unified Delivery or partners for advanced configurations, SOC runbooks, or complex policy programs.

Job Requirements

Ideal candidates should demonstrate the following qualifications and skills:

• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Security E5 workloads: Purview (MIP, DLP, IRM, DSPM), Defender XDR (MDE, MDO, MDI, MDA), Entra ID P2 (Conditional Access, MFA, PIM, Identity Protection).
• Strong understanding of data governance, compliance frameworks, Zero Trust principles, and incident response.
• Experience documenting repeatable accelerators and maintaining milestone hygiene.
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and executive audiences, with the ability to link technical adoption to business outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in SOC or Incident Response workflows, with comfort in automated investigation and response.
• Consulting background in outcome‑based delivery, especially in regulated industries and multi‑cloud environments.
• Familiarity with Adaptive Protection, insider risk signals, Sentinel attach motions, and data lifecycle governance.
• Experience planning legacy identity retirements and app migration to modern authentication.
• Understanding of Microsoft Purview, Data Security, and Responsible AI.
• Solid knowledge of core security concepts, frameworks, and Microsoft security solutions.
• Foundational knowledge of Microsoft 365 workloads (Teams, SharePoint, Exchange) and their integration with security solutions.
• Ability to assess customer environments, categorize issues, and determine appropriate remediation strategies.
• Relevant certifications such as Defender for Endpoint/XDR Ninja Training, IAPP CIPM/CIPP, or Microsoft Sentinel/SIEM‑related skilling.