Manager - Security Cloud Solution Architect (Africa)

Microsoft; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Cloud Solution Architecture Manager - Security to lead a team focused on driving customer security transformation through Microsoft cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in cloud technologies and strong leadership skills. This role offers industry-leading healthcare and various perks including generous time off.

Benefits

Industry leading healthcare

Educational resources

Generous time away

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, security, IT consulting.
• 5+ years of people management experience.
• Deep technical security experience with certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of architects focusing on customer security transformation.
• Drive customer value from Microsoft Security investments.
• Support team in developing impactful relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Cloud Infrastructure Technologies

Security Management

Customer Engagement

Team Leadership

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Amazon Web Services

Google Cloud

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Cloud Solution Architecture Manager- Security (Africa) specializing in security, who is passionate about leading a team of architects who drive our customers’ security transformation on the Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 Platforms. Cloud Solution Architecture Manager - Security will drive the team to ensure customers get value from their Microsoft Security investments. Manager and the team will have responsibility for driving key security technologies and concepts such as Zero Trust, Threat Management, SOC Monitoring (SIEM / SOAR), Extended Detection & Response (XDR), Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management and Data Security. This is a people management role with accountability for a portfolio of customers and a portion of the Microsoft business results.

The Cloud Solution Architecture Manager - Security provides support and guidance for the team in identifying and evaluating trends and gathering customer / partner insights to map architecture and digital transformation solutions to customer / partner business outcomes. Supports and guides team in developing and expanding existing impactful relationships with customer and partner architects, C-level technical decision makers (TDMs), and business stakeholders. Coaches team members to focus on customer / partner experience through efficient delivery. Drives adherence to Microsoft standards and recommended practices by setting expectations for the team around methodology and governance to ensure that the team identifies, communicates, and minimizes business and technical risks. Provides team with a holistic perspective of customer / partner challenges, industry trends, and competitor architectures to allow team members to engage with customers / partners, demonstrate Microsoft's value, and develop counter strategy.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 15+ years experience in cloud / infrastructure technologies, security, information technology (IT) consulting / support, systems administration, network operations, software development / support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and / or consulting
• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND 8+ years experience in cloud / infrastructure technologies, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and / or consulting
• OR equivalent experience.
• 5+ years people management experience, including managing consultant practice managers, technical sales managers, and / or technical architect managers.
• Deep technical security experience.
• Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, Security certifications).

Preferred Qualifications :

• Security certifications

Responsibilities

• You will deliver success through empowerment and accountability by modeling, coaching, and caring, living Microsoft’s values and culture and be responsible for attracting and retaining great people.
• In addition, you drive adherence to Microsoft standards and recommended practices by setting expectations for the team around methodology and governance to ensure that the team identifies, communicates, and minimizes business and technical risks.
• You will provide the team with a holistic perspective of customer / partner challenges, industry trends, and competitor architectures to allow team members to engage with customers / partners, demonstrate Microsoft's value, and develop counter strategy.
• You will accelerate innovation by coaching teams on building and / or modifying intellectual properties (IPs) rooted in domain expertise and / or industry acumen.
• Finally, you will model how to engage constructively and transparently with the technical and / or business community locally and globally.

Benefits

Benefits / perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work. Industry leading healthcare Educational resources Discounts on products and services Savings and investments Maternity and paternity leave Generous time away Giving programs Opportunities to network and connect