Microsoft Security Architect

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Greater London
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Job Opportunity:Microsoft Security Architect

Location:Hybrid in London (2-3 days on-site)

Job Type:Full-time, Permanent

Salary:Up to £90,000 + benefits

Start Date:ASAP


A leading MSP in London is looking to expand their security resources with a Microsoft Security Architect. This is a client-facing role where you’ll take a hands-on lead in transforming their clients' security posture across Microsoft platforms. You’ll design and implement Microsoft security solutions across on-premise and cloud environments, while confidently engaging with both technical and senior business stakeholders through workshops and consultations.


Microsoft Security Architect Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and implementation of Microsoft security reference architectures across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments, aligning solutions with Zero Trust and SASE principles.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding strategic cloud security initiatives, conducting technical reviews, and supporting migrations to Microsoft Defender XDR and Exchange Online.
  • Drive end-to-end project delivery by engaging in discovery, analysis, design, build, testing, and deployment phases, with a focus on Microsoft Identity Management (Entra ID).
  • Collaborate closely with stakeholders to translate business objectives into technical use cases, producing detailed requirements and identifying business value.
  • Mentor junior consultants and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team, promoting continuous learning and professional development.
  • Stay ahead of evolving Microsoft security technologies and industry best practices to ensure cutting-edge, effective solutions for clients.


Microsoft Security Architect Key Skills Required:

  • Certifications and experience in AWS, GCP & Azure
  • CISSP or other relevant security certifications
  • Agile environment experience
  • Entra ID
  • Microsoft Intune
  • Purview (Data Loss Prevention, Sensitivity Labels, Insider Risk)
  • Microsoft Defender XDR (Endpoint, Identity Cloud App, Office and Microsoft Sentinel)
  • Exchange Online (where migrating from secure email gateway solutions)


Additional Skills & Attributes

  • Ability to apply structured thinking, simplifying complex problems into component parts, to the resolution of project challenges
  • Workshop skill for conveying information to customers, lead meetings and provide actionable writeups of tasks / actions.
  • knowledge of modern application architectures and cloud platforms
  • Ability to consistently deliver quality within expected timeframes and on budget


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