Senior Cloud Solution Architect

Subsidised health insurance + stock discountsWith over 17,000 employees worldwide, the mission of the Customer Experience & Success (CE&S) organization is to empower customers to accelerate business value through differentiated customer experiences that leverage Microsoft's products and services, ignited by our people and culture.
Come join CE&S and help us build a future where customers achieve their business outcomes faster with technology that does more.We are looking for a Cloud Solution Architect (CSA), specializing in Security who is passionate about driving our customers' security & AI transformation on the Microsoft Platform.
This is a customer-facing role, owning the technical relationship between the customer and Microsoft, helping customers to leverage their Microsoft investments through architecture, implementation, and operational health engagements.Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals.
Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.QualificationsRequired:Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND 4+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consultingPreferred:Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND 10+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, security operations, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consultingOR Master's Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND 8+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting6+ years experience working in a customer-facing role (e.g., internal and/or external)6+ years experience working on technical projectsTechnical Certification in Cloud Technologies (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, security agnostic certifications)Certification in one or more of the following technologies preferred: Microsoft Security Fundamentals (SC-900), Microsoft Security Operations (SC-200), Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC).
Subject matter expert in some of the following areas:Threat protection, SIEM and Incident Response; Extended Detection and Response (XDR); Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR); Security Operation Center Management; Identity and Access Management; Cloud Security; Data Security.ResponsibilitiesYou will drive positive Customer Satisfaction and become a trusted advisor and providefeedback and insights from customers/partners and be the Voice of Customer to share insights and best practices, connect with Global Security teams at Microsoft, Engineering and Product teams to remove blockers and influence the solution roadmap.You will land an end-to-end value prop for Security (i.e., Zero Trust) which spans the breadth of Microsoft Security offerings, and with focus on Threat Protection, ID + Access Management and Cloud Security.Translate customer/partner challenges into security solutions aligned with Microsoft's strategy.
Lead the adoption of security offerings, build strong relationships with business stakeholders up to and including the C-suite.
Bridge technical and business priorities, engaging with CISO's and experts as needed to address security, compliance, and operational requirements.You will deliver technical presentations & demos and propose high-level solutions and work with key Microsoft and Partner resources to drive deployment & customer adoption and help to identify cross sell/upsell/Unified opportunities through customer engagement.You will align your individual skilling to team/area demands and Customer Success goals and accelerate customer outcomes -Share expertise, contribute to IP creation & re-use toaccelerate customer outcomes.Run Architectural Design Session to build a plan for implementing the solution – governing design in line with customer business goals and their technical environment.
Outcome is consensus on solution design and next steps toward production.Collaborate and orchestrate with other Cloud Solution Architects and MS stakeholders including FastTrack, partner, and Microsoft Consulting in developing complex end-to-end Enterprise solutions with the Microsoft Security platform.Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.Industry leading healthcareEducational resourcesDiscounts on products and servicesSavings and investmentsMaternity and paternity leaveGenerous time awayGiving programsOpportunities to network and connectUnlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchInformation & Communication Technology More than 10,000 employeesAt Microsoft we are dedicated to advancing human and organisational achievement.
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Come as you are, thrive in an environment that helps you achieve more, and do what you love every day.At Microsoft we are dedicated to advancing human and organisational achievement.
We believe that technology is a powerful force for good and that meaningful innovation will contribute to a brighter world where everyone has access to the benefits and opportunities created by technology.
Our people are what makes us one of the world's most dynamic companies.
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