Microsoft Security & Data Protection Architect Manager

EY; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 302,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Manager in the Data Protection and Privacy team to lead Microsoft security architecture engagements across Purview, Defender, Intune, and more. You will own end-to-end solution design, manage delivery teams, and translate business and regulatory requirements into scalable architectures.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in cybersecurity with hands-on Purview experience, strong leadership, and the ability to collaborate across security, privacy, legal, and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of cybersecurity, data protection, and cloud security experience.
• Experience architecting Microsoft solutions across security, compliance, identity, and data.
• Hands-on Purview architecture across multiple capabilities.
• Experience leading teams and client engagements.
• Ability to travel as required by client needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead Microsoft security and data protection engagements end-to-end.
• Own end-to-end solution architecture across Purview, Defender, Entra, and 365.
• Ensure Purview is integrated into broader security architectures.
• Develop governance models, roadmaps, and implementation programs.
• Lead workshops with stakeholders across security, privacy, legal, and infra.

Skills

Executive communication

Architecture leadership

Cross-platform architecture

Stakeholder management

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Defender

Intune

Azure Sentinel

Entra

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Fabric

Copilot

Job description

EY is seeking a Manager in the Data Protection and Privacy team to lead Microsoft security architecture engagements across Purview, Defender, Intune, and more. You will own end-to-end solution design, manage delivery teams, and translate business and regulatory requirements into scalable architectures.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in cybersecurity with hands-on Purview experience, strong leadership, and the ability to collaborate across security, privacy, legal, and infrastructure.