Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Architect

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of Microsoft 365 security, compliance, governance, and risk management solutions across the enterprise.
• Define and maintain security and compliance frameworks aligned with regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and industry best practices.
• Architect cloud-based productivity solutions with focus on data protection, information governance, identity security, regulatory compliance, automation, scalability, and resiliency.
• Provide architectural leadership for Microsoft 365 services, including security controls, compliance capabilities, monitoring, audit readiness, and governance processes.
• Partner with Cyber Security, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Audit, and Technology teams to ensure solutions meet enterprise and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain architectural standards, design artifacts, roadmaps, and governance documentation to support operational excellence and compliance objectives.
• Assess existing platforms and processes, identify security and compliance gaps, and recommend remediation strategies and long-term improvements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on Microsoft Purview, DLP, Information Protection, Records Management, Insider Risk, eDiscovery, Compliance Manager, and related M365 compliance services.
• Establish and champion engineering practices that support secure delivery, operational effectiveness, and continuous compliance.
• Support initiatives from proofs of concept and emerging technologies to large-scale enterprise transformations and multi-year programs.
• Drive automation and control implementation to enhance monitoring, reporting, policy enforcement, and governance across M365 services.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on security strategy, compliance requirements, risk management, and technology investments.

We are seeking a Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Architect to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Microsoft 365 architecture, security, compliance, governance, and cloud service engineering and a proven ability to design and implement secure, compliant, and scalable enterprise solutions aligned to regulatory and corporate standards., * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience.

• 10+ years of architecture and engineering experience across email and collaboration services.
• Expert knowledge of collaboration services in cloud and on-premises environments.
• Expertise in directory services, Conditional Access, Identity and Access Management, security and compliance, data loss prevention, and data classification.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, routing, and PowerShell scripting.
• Proven design and engineering experience across collaboration technologies at enterprise scale.
• Expertise with data loss prevention services including deployment, configuration, and administration.
• Ability to translate granular requirements into strategic, holistic solutions and artifacts.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with business and technical teams to define requirements and technical deliverables.
• Strong prioritization, organization, and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to create architecture documents including network and data flows and test scope.
• Strong interpersonal skills with clear verbal and written communication in English.
• Familiarity with ITIL foundations and Agile methodologies.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with enterprise security including TLS, SMTP over TLS, certificates, HSM, and NIST standards.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 services including OneDrive, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, and Teams.
• Knowledge of authentication mechanisms such as domain authentication, OAuth/Modern Authentication, and Kerberos.
• Experience with Windows environments and network/security components including load balancers, proxies, and firewalls.
• Understanding of financial regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements.
• MCP or higher certification.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth with global clients.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

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