Lead Cyber Security Architect

eFinancialCareers
London, United Kingdom
6 days ago
£140,000 pa

Salary

£140,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Posted
3 Jun 2026 (6 days ago)

Benefits

Bonus
£Up to £140,000 GBP

Bonus

Hybrid WORKING

Location: London; Birmingham; Manchester; Newcastle; Edinburgh , Central London, Greater London - United KingdomType: Permanent

Lead Security Architect - Microsoft Security

London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle or Edinburgh | Hybrid | Permanent

Our client is a leading globaltechnology consultancy, recognised as aMicrosoft Global Alliance Partner of the Year for over 20 consecutive years, delivering complex transformation programmes across enterprise environments. With deep expertise across the Microsoft ecosystem, the organisation partners closely with clients to design and deliver advanced security solutions at scale.

This is a senior leadership role focused onMicrosoft Security, combining solutioning, delivery ownership, and capability growth. The position sits at the centre of high-value engagements, working with major organisations to design, shape, and deliver end-to-end security transformations.

You'll have the opportunity to:
  • LeadMicrosoft Security solution design and delivery across large-scale programmes
  • Influence and shape high-value sales opportunities and client engagements
  • Define and evolve security offerings aligned to market demand
  • Work with major enterprise clients on complex security challenges
  • Act as a senior technical authority across Microsoft Security technologies
  • Build and develop high-performing architecture and delivery teams
  • Represent the organisation in the market and across strategic partnerships
Your Responsibilities
  • Lead solutioning and delivery across Microsoft Security engagements
  • Support sales through technical leadership, proposals, and client engagement
  • Define and develop newsecurity offerings and capabilities
  • Provide guidance to architects and delivery teams across programmes
  • Ensure the capability, skills, and certifications align with delivery demand
  • Drive opportunity development and pipeline growth
  • Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and clients
  • Act as a visible leader within the Microsoft Security domain
Key Requirements
  • Proven experience leadingMicrosoft Security consulting and delivery
  • Deep expertise across:
  • Microsoft Defender
  • Microsoft Sentinel
  • Entra
  • Purview
  • Microsoft Cloud Security
  • Experience deliveringlarge-scale security transformation programmes
  • Strong background insolutioning, pre-sales support, and client engagement
  • Ability to define and build offerings from concept through to market
  • Advanced Microsoft certifications (e.g. SC-100, SC-200, SC-401)
  • Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience leading and scaling teams within a consulting environment
  • Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g. GDPR, NIST, ISO27001, SOC2)
You will gain exposure with:
  • Enterprise-scaleMicrosoft Security transformation programmes
  • Strategic collaboration across global Microsoft-focused teams
  • Design and delivery of managed security services and platforms
  • Go-to-market development for new security capabilities
  • Complex, regulated client environments
  • Leadership across both technical delivery and commercial growth
This role sits at the intersection ofarchitecture, delivery, and growth, offering real ownership of both client outcomes and capability development.

Why Join?
  • Work within aMicrosoft-leading consulting environment
  • Lead some of the most complex and high-impact security programmes in the market
  • Operate acrossstrategy, solutioning, and delivery
  • Build a strong profile as a Microsoft Security leader
  • Access industry-leading training and certification opportunities
Interested? Apply now.

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