Microsoft Security Architect & Data Protection Manager

EY; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Manager in the Data Protection and Privacy team to lead Microsoft security architecture engagements. You will own end-to-end architectures across Purview, Defender, Intune, and related cloud services, guiding cross-functional teams and driving governance and implementation programs.

Strong Purview expertise and client leadership are essential. The role demands translating complex requirements into integrated strategies, while managing scope, budget, and delivery quality.

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.
• Experience architecting integrated Microsoft solutions across security, data governance, identity, and analytics.
• Hands-on Purview experience across multiple capabilities is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Microsoft security and data protection engagements from discovery to benefits realization.
• Own end-to-end solution architecture across Purview and related Microsoft platforms.
• Develop governance models, roadmaps, and implementation programs for clients.
• Mentor junior resources and manage engagement scope, budgets, and risks.
• Translate requirements into target-state architectures and reference patterns.

Skills

Executive communication

Architecture judgment

Purview knowledge

Cross-platform design

Stakeholder management

Security architecture

Engagement leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Purview

Defender

Intune

Sentinel

Entra

Azure security services

Fabric

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Job description

EY is seeking a Manager in the Data Protection and Privacy team to lead Microsoft security architecture engagements. You will own end-to-end architectures across Purview, Defender, Intune, and related cloud services, guiding cross-functional teams and driving governance and implementation programs.

Strong Purview expertise and client leadership are essential. The role demands translating complex requirements into integrated strategies, while managing scope, budget, and delivery quality.