Microsoft Security Architect
Tampa, Florida
Hybrid
Direct Hire
$11k - $140k
The Senior Microsoft Security Architect position is centered around delivering advanced technical expertise in the creation, implementation, and enhancement of a secure M365 environment within our organization. The primary focus is to ensure the security and availability of our M365 applications through the formulation and execution of effective policies.
This is a hybrid position to either Tampa or Chicago.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the design, architecture, and implementation of a secure M365 environment
- Driving the adoption of Microsoft cloud security technologies across the organization
- Serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Microsoft security suite, specializing in Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Defender for Identity, and Defender for Office 365
- Guiding and overseeing the secure adoption of Microsoft security services for M365
- Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender Suite, covering Defender for Cloud, Defender for Office, Defender for Identity, and Defender for Cloud Apps
- Integration of robust identity and access management controls within the M365 environment
- Architecting and implementing comprehensive event management and secure logging for M365 services
- Utilizing Microsoft Purview integrated data security services, including expertise in data encryption, classification, and labeling
- Managing Microsoft Entra ID governance and providing detailed executive-level reports on M365 security posture and compliance
- Demonstrating exceptional analytical skills, encompassing the gathering and analysis of facts, defining problems, and proposing effective solutions
- Adapting, integrating, and customizing existing programs or vendor-supplied package programs to align with current information systems
- Proficiency in oral and written English
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, maintaining productivity and focus without direct supervision
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
- Certifications in CISSP, CCSP, and MS-500, AZ500, SC-900 & SC-400
- Proven track record of leading the secure adoption of Microsoft security services for M365
- Expertise in Microsoft Defender Suite and associated tools
- Strong experience in integrating identity and access management controls within the M365 environment
- In-depth knowledge of architecting and implementing event management and secure logging for M365 services
- Familiarity with Microsoft Purview integrated data security services
- Practical experience in Microsoft Entra ID governance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to work independently and sustain productivity and focus