Microsoft Security & Data Protection Architect Manager

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

Pension and 401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

EY is seeking a Manager in the Data Protection and Privacy team to lead Microsoft security architecture engagements across Purview, Defender, Entra, and related platforms. You will guide cross‑functional delivery teams, translate requirements into target architectures, and drive governance programs while maintaining client relationships.

The role emphasizes end‑to‑end architectural ownership, cross‑platform design decisions, and collaboration with executives to deliver secure, compliant

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.
• Demonstrated experience architecting integrated Microsoft solutions across security, privacy, data, and analytics capabilities.
• Hands-on architecture or delivery experience with Microsoft Purview and related capabilities.
• Working knowledge of additional Microsoft technologies such as Defender, Intune, Sentinel, Entra, Azure security services, Fabric, Microsoft 365, or 365 Copilot.
• Ability to travel as required by client and engagement needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead Microsoft security and data protection engagements from discovery through architecture and realization.
• Own end-to-end solution architecture across Purview, Defender, Intune, Sentinel, Entra, Azure security services and related tools.
• Ensure Purview is incorporated into broader security architectures and data governance.
• Develop integrated security, data protection, identity, endpoint, cloud, data governance, privacy, and AI governance strategies.
• Lead enterprise security assessments, architecture reviews, roadmaps, and governance frameworks.
• Provide architecture direction and coaching to Senior and junior resources and review deliverables.

Skills

Microsoft security

Data protection

Identity

Cloud security

AI governance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft 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 across Purview, Defender, Entra, and related platforms. You will guide cross‑functional delivery teams, translate requirements into target architectures, and drive governance programs while maintaining client relationships.

The role emphasizes end‑to‑end architectural ownership, cross‑platform design decisions, and collaboration with executives to deliver secure, compliant