Technical Solutions Architect II - Security
About The Position
This role resides within the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) Solutions Development Security organization. The Technical Solutions Architect – Security serves as the architectural authority for Microsoft security solutions, responsible for evaluating, designing, and guiding cybersecurity architectures that support WWT’s integrated lab environments, learning content, and customer engagements. This role blends hands-on architecture design, strategic technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure architectural integrity across identity, threat protection, cloud security, SIEM/SOAR, and compliance domains. The architect will work closely with ATC engineers, domain architects, and OEM partners to deliver scalable, real-world security solutions aligned with Zero Trust principles and enterprise best practices. The ideal candidate will demonstrate deep expertise in Microsoft security platforms, strong architectural governance skills, and the ability to translate complex business challenges into secure, scalable technical solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
- 8-10 years of progressive cybersecurity or security architecture experience
- 1-3 years of experience with solutions across Microsoft security domains including Entra ID, Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Purview
- Expert ability to perform concurrent tasks and projects in complex environments and adjusting priorities
- Expert knowledge of current and upcoming information security technologies and operations
- Ability to communicate and modify approach, language, and style to different audiences including executive levels
- Expert experience in organizing resources, establishing priorities, and leading security initiatives and projects
- Must have excellent communication skills, writing skills, and the ability to work with team members at all levels
Nice To Haves
- Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect and/or Azure Security Engineer Associate is preferred, but not required
- SC-100 / SC-200 / SC-300 / SC-400 are preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Serve as architectural authority for Microsoft cybersecurity solutions across ATC initiatives
- Define and maintain reference architectures, design standards, and best practices for Microsoft security platforms
- Lead the design of complex, multi-domain architectures spanning identity, endpoint, cloud, data protection, and SOC operations
- Architect solutions across Microsoft security domains including Entra ID, Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Purview
- Ensure architectural alignment with Zero Trust principles, enterprise scalability, and security standards
- Design architectures supporting hybrid and multi-cloud environments, with Azure as a primary platform
- Guide development and validation of hands-on labs, learning paths, and solution content for publication
- Review and approve architecture designs to ensure technical accuracy and operational relevance
- Communicate complex technical architectures to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Translate business and operational requirements into secure solution architectures
- Collaborate with ATC engineers, Sales, Services, and OEM teams to support customer engagements
- Partner with cross-domain architects to deliver integrated security architectures
- Contribute to internal thought leadership, documentation, and technical enablement initiatives
- Participate in communities of practice as a Microsoft cybersecurity subject-matter expert
Benefits
- Health and Wellbeing: Heath, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
- Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
- Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
