Cloud Solution Architect - Data Security

Microsoft • ,

1d • $86,100 - $222,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

Microsoft aspires to help its customers achieve their secure digital transformation by leveraging the power of Microsoft Cloud security solutions and support offerings. The Security platform and products secure Azure, the most comprehensive, innovative, flexible, and secure cloud platform, and Microsoft 365, the most comprehensive productivity and collaboration platform. Microsoft is hiring security professionals to drive customer security adoption globally. The company invests over $1B per year in cybersecurity and research to provide solutions that integrate across the ecosystem by connecting and securing all identities, endpoints, apps, emails, docs, and clouds. This role seeks a highly motivated and passionate Security Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) to drive customer security transformation on the Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 Platforms. This is a customer-facing role responsible for the security-focused technical relationship and strategy between the customer and Microsoft, including architecture, implementation, and operational health. The Cloud Solution Architect - Data Security will specialize in one or more of the following categories: Cloud Security, Threat Protection, or Identity and Access Management (IDAM), depending on experience. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees, we foster a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to achieve shared goals, building on values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are currently looking for Cloud Solution Architect - Data Security professionals to join teams across various business groups: Enterprise, Small Medium & Corporate, Regulated Industries, and our One Commercial Partner group. Applying to this role will consider candidates for multiple opportunities within Microsoft across the United States, including locations beyond where the role is posted. This role offers flexibility, allowing work up to 50% from home, with travel percentages varying by role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 2+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR equivalent experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND 8+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting.
• OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND 6+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting.
• OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years experience working in a customer-facing role (e.g., internal and/or external).
• 2+ years experience working on technical projects.
• Technical aptitude or experience to design, architect, and implement Azure Security solutions such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel that meet business, IT, Regulatory needs – infusing Azure Security technologies where appropriate. Candidates should also have skills in cloud infrastructure security architecture and secure implementation of Azure solutions.
• Technical aptitude or experience to design, architect, and implement Microsoft Security solutions such as Microsoft 365 Defender, Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel to meet business, IT, Regulatory needs. Candidates should also have skills in security playbook creation on response.
• Technical aptitude or experience to implement Microsoft Azure Active Directory or products as an Identity provider along with developing a plan for migrating application authentication to Azure Active Directory and implementing key technologies like Conditional Access, Identity Protection and Identity Governance. This should also include the deployment of Microsoft Intune and/or Microsoft Endpoint Protection and policies for securing these services.
• Certification in one or more of the following technologies preferred: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies, Cloud Security, Online Certificate Status Protocol, Global information Assurance Certification, Incident Response.
• Knowledge of cloud security platforms.
• Enterprise-scale technical experience and experience to learn new cloud security technologies and understand relevant cloud security market trends.
• Experience in security and expertise around related technologies and concepts such as Zero Trust, threat management, Security Operations Center monitoring, Extended Detection & Response, Access Control, Cloud Security Architecture, and/or Data Security.

Responsibilities

• Leverage experience in customer-facing roles and success in leading in-depth technical security architecture discussions with customer executives, Enterprise Security Architects, Enterprise Architects, IT Management, and Developers to secure customer technology estates and drive Security as an enabler for Azure and Microsoft 365 workloads.
• Land an end-to-end value proposition for Security (e.g., Zero Trust) spanning the breadth of Microsoft Security offerings.
• Empower customers in their Microsoft Security adoption journey, helping them define a Secure strategy, Architecture, and implementation of necessary security controls aligned with Microsoft Azure and M365 E5 Security Services, including Identity and Access Management, Threat Protection, Cloud Security, and Information Protection.
• Perform hands-on activities supporting customers in evaluating native security solutions such as Microsoft 365 Defender, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, and Azure Active Directory.
• Accelerate the business value of overall Azure adoption by improving security posture and ensuring solutions exhibit “Secure by Design” or “Well-Architected” framework principles, including high performance, security, scalability, maintainability, reusability, and reliability upon deployment.
• Apply technical knowledge to architect security solutions that meet business needs, integrating key security technologies where appropriate.
• Run Architectural Design Sessions to build a plan for implementing solutions, governing design in line with customer business goals and their technical environment, resulting in consensus on solution design and next steps toward production.
• Act as a Voice of the Customer to share insights and practices, connecting with Global Security teams at Microsoft, Engineering, and Product teams to remove blockers and influence the solution roadmap.
• Troubleshoot technical issues to prove the value of implementing Security technologies.
• Collaborate with other Cloud Solution Architects and MS stakeholders in developing complex end-to-end Enterprise solutions with the Microsoft Security platform.
• Orchestrate technical resources required to deliver business outcomes.
• Embody our Culture and Values.

Benefits

• Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level