Cyber Security Architect

BDO USA, P.C. • Chicago, IL

3h • $90,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Microsoft Cloud Security Architect will be responsible for leading the implementation of a variety of Microsoft 365 cloud and IT security solutions. Responsibilities for this role will include promotion and implementation of innovative solutions within hybrid and cloud-based identity, security, and collaboration tooling. In addition, this role will have the opportunity to advance hybrid networking, virtualization, and infrastructure environments to implement best practices across cloud technologies. This role will be able to demonstrate deep knowledge with the implementation and/or support of hybrid environments. Cloud experience within infrastructure platforms is required. This candidate will exhibit a consultative communication style to clients on cloud solutions. The candidate must be willing to grow technology and infrastructure fundamentals with self-paced and formal training, provided by BDO Digital as needed.

Requirements

• Six (6) or more years of technical infrastructure implementation experience with increasing responsibility within Microsoft cloud security solutions, required.
• Three (3) or more years of experience implementing security and compliance, required.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in cloud and on-premises infrastructure, virtualization, Active Directory, and networking, required.
• One (1) or more of the following, required: Directory and Identity Services (Azure AD/AD Connect, AD domain migration), Office 365 (O365) (Exchange Online or Teams meetings calling & devices), Endpoint Manager (Configuration Manager, Intune, AutoPilot), Microsoft Purview and Compliance Manager, Enterprise Mobility + Security.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Aptitude for working in a consulting environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues, identify solutions, and appropriately escalate issues.
• Strong analytical, facilitation, and documentation skills.
• Strong project planning, scoping, and management skills.
• Strong business process analysis & design and process flow skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple projects/tasks simultaneously with a focus on details.
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure while dealing with unexpected problems in a professional manner.
• Ability to work well in a cross-functional team environment.
• Must have excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED, required.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
• Three (3) or more years professional consulting experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes cloud application and modern desktop skills to be able to design, present, troubleshoot, and lead the implementation of infrastructure solutions including: Microsoft 365 solutions to promote innovative technologies to solve business problems, Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS), Active Directory with Azure AD and AD Connect deployment and integration, Microsoft Suite of products to include but not limited to Office 365, Purview, Compliance Manager, Sentinel, Endpoint Manager, Windows Server, and related cloud technologies, Virtualization with Hyper-V and/or VMware, Zero trust design architecture and advisory, Basic networking (VLAN, VNET configuration).
• Uses business acumen to develop and present client roadmaps, health checks, and assessments.
• Travels to local client sites, as needed.
• Coaches junior peers or leads a project team.

Benefits

• ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being.
• Qualified retirement plan.
• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED