Cybersecurity Manager - Microsoft Security Services

EY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

EY Singapore is seeking a Manager – Microsoft Security Services to lead and grow our Microsoft security consulting practice within our Cybersecurity Transformation service line. You will deliver advisory and implementation leadership across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including Entra, Defender, Intune, Purview, Copilot, and related tools, driving value for clients.

The role combines consulting excellence with people leadership, business development, and a focus on delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, IT, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of cybersecurity consulting experience.
• Minimum 3 years leading Microsoft Security engagements or teams.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise Microsoft 365 Security and Purview programmes.
• Experience supporting business development and executive stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Microsoft security engagements from pursuit through delivery.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Develop practical Microsoft security solutions aligned to client objectives.
• Ensure delivery excellence, client satisfaction, and long-term partnerships.

Skills

Cybersecurity consulting

Client leadership

Business development

People management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

Microsoft Entra

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Security Copilot

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Agent 365

PIM / Zero Trust

Job description

At EY, we develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Manager – Microsoft Security Services to lead and grow our Microsoft Security consulting practice within our Cybersecurity Transformation service line.

This role is responsible for developing and delivering Microsoft security consulting services across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Security Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Agent 365.

The successful candidate will combine strong consulting expertise with client leadership, strategic thinking, business development, and people management to grow the practice while delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Delivery Leadership

• Build trusted advisor relationships with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Lead Microsoft security consulting engagements from pursuit through delivery.
• Understand client business objectives and develop practical Microsoft security solutions.
• Ensure delivery excellence, client satisfaction, and long-term partnerships.

Microsoft Security Consulting

Provide advisory and implementation leadership across:

• Identity & Access Management – Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, Identity Governance, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), External Identities, Zero Trust.
• Endpoint Security – Microsoft Intune, Endpoint Management, MDM/MAM, Endpoint Compliance, Windows and macOS security.
• Microsoft Defender – Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender Vulnerability Management.
• Data Security & Microsoft Purview – Data Classification, Sensitivity Labelling, Auto-labelling, DLP, Endpoint DLP, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams DLP, Insider Risk Management, Adaptive Protection, Records Management, Data Lifecycle Management, Data Access Governance, DSPM and Information Governance.
• Collaboration Security – Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams and OneDrive Security.
• AI Security – Microsoft Security Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Agent 365 Governance, AI Governance and AI Risk Management.

Practice Growth

• Support business development, proposals, and client pursuits.
• Develop new Microsoft security service offerings and reusable delivery assets.
• Contribute to practice strategy, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client engagements.

People Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop consulting teams.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Coach consultants in technical, consulting, and client engagement skills.

Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of cybersecurity consulting experience.
• Minimum 3 years leading Microsoft Security consulting engagements or teams.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise Microsoft 365 Security and Microsoft Purview programmes.
• Experience supporting business development, proposal development, and executive stakeholder engagement.

Technical Expertise

Strong experience across most of the following:

• Microsoft Entra ID
• Microsoft Intune
• Microsoft Defender XDR
• Defender for Endpoint
• Defender for Office 365
• Defender for Identity
• Defender for Cloud Apps
• Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management
• Microsoft Purview
• Data Classification and Sensitivity Labelling
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Insider Risk Management
• Information Governance
• Microsoft Security Copilot
• Microsoft 365 Copilot
• Agent 365

Required Microsoft Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
• Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate (SC-400)
• Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102)
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)

Preferred Industry Certifications

• CISSP
• CISA

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a consulting leader who combines strong Microsoft security expertise with excellent interpersonal and commercial skills.

The ideal candidate will:

• Build trusted relationships with clients and executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrate strong ownership, accountability, and professionalism.
• Adapt quickly to different client environments and organisational cultures.
• Think strategically and identify opportunities to grow the business.
• Support proposals, solution development, and practice growth.
• Lead and inspire high-performing consulting teams.
• Communicate effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.
• Deliver consistently high-quality outcomes with minimal supervision.

Success Measures

• Client satisfaction and trusted advisor relationships.
• Quality and successful delivery of Microsoft Security engagements.
• Growth of the Microsoft Security Services portfolio.
• Contribution to business development and proposal success.
• Team capability, engagement, and retention.
• Innovation through new service offerings and reusable consulting assets.

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