Lead Security Architect

Anson McCade
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 140K

Job location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Cloud Computing Security
Microsoft Security Essentials
Zero Trust Network Access

Job description

This is a high-impact, client-facing leadership role spanning presales, solution architecture, delivery oversight, and capability development, with responsibility for multi-million-pound security opportunities. Who you'll be working with

You'll join a high-performing Microsoft Security practice working across enterprise clients, global delivery teams, and strategic technology partners. The environment is highly collaborative, fast-paced, and focused on delivering large-scale security transformation outcomes. What you'll be doing

  • Lead enterprise Microsoft Security presales
  • Own solutioning and delivery oversight across major security programmes
  • Shape and evolve Microsoft Security go-to-market offerings
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders
  • Drive end-to-end Microsoft Security transformation engagements
  • Mentor and guide security architects and delivery teams
  • Represent the practice as a Microsoft Security thought leader

Requirements

  • Strong experience in Microsoft Security consulting, architecture or presales

  • Deep expertise across Microsoft Security stack: Defender, Sentinel, Entra, Purview, Cloud Security, Zero Trust

  • Proven track record in enterprise presales (£3m-£6m+)

  • Ability to articulate end-to-end Microsoft Security value propositions

  • Experience delivering or leading large-scale security transformations

  • Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills

  • Microsoft certifications (e.g. SC-100, SC-200, SC-401) preferred

  • Understanding of frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, SOC 2

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