Lead Cyber Security Architect

• Lead Microsoft 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 new security 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

• Proven experience leading Microsoft Security consulting and delivery
• Deep expertise across:
• Microsoft Defender
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Entra
• Purview
• Microsoft Cloud Security
• Experience delivering large-scale security transformation programmes
• Strong background in solutioning, 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-scale Microsoft 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

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