Microsoft Data Protection Architect — Manager

EY; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 302,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k) plans

Paid time off options

Job summary

EY is seeking a Manager to lead Microsoft security and data protection engagements, owning end-to-end architecture across Purview, Defender, Entra, and related platforms. You will connect Purview with broader security and data governance strategies, guiding multidisciplinary delivery teams and shaping client roadmaps.

You will mentor junior resources, drive governance models, and contribute to business development while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring alignment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Data Science, Privacy, or related field.
• Approximately 6+ years of relevant cybersecurity, data protection, privacy, or related technology consulting experience.
• Hands-on architecture or delivery experience with Microsoft Purview and related capabilities.
• Experience leading requirements, architecture, design, integration, and deployment for enterprise Microsoft solutions.
• Ability to travel as required by client and engagement needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead Microsoft security and data protection engagements from discovery through implementation and benefits realization.
• Own end-to-end solution architecture across Purview, Defender, Intune, Sentinel, Entra, and Azure security services.
• Develop governance models, roadmaps, and target-state architectures aligned with business goals and regulatory obligations.
• Facilitate workshops across security, privacy, legal, and business stakeholders.
• Manage engagement scope, people, budgets, risks, and client communications.
• Provide coaching and review of deliverables, escalating material risks as needed.

Skills

Client leadership

Executive communication

Architecture judgment

Microsoft Purview expertise

Cross-platform design

Mentoring teams

Engagement leadership

Business development support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Defender

Intune

Sentinel

Entra

Azure security services

Fabric

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Job description

EY is seeking a Manager to lead Microsoft security and data protection engagements, owning end-to-end architecture across Purview, Defender, Entra, and related platforms. You will connect Purview with broader security and data governance strategies, guiding multidisciplinary delivery teams and shaping client roadmaps.

You will mentor junior resources, drive governance models, and contribute to business development while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring alignment with