Cloud Security Architect - #1802683

Avanade is looking for an experienced Cloud Security Architect to join our security practice. This is a client-facing role where you will be engaged in some of the most exciting, complex, and leading-edge projects. You will play an active role in transforming our client’s Cyber Defence strategy, capabilities, and operations through the design and implementation of predominantly Microsoft Threat Protection technologies. You will also be part of the Avanade Security presales and Architecture function, creating proposals and solutions for our largest, most complex enterprise clients. This role will include partial delivery expectations for the year.

Come join us

In This Role, You Will

• Lead large projects and project teams.
• Manage deliverables and be responsible for delivering against critical milestones.
• Engage in solution architecture and pre-sales deal shaping.
• Develop and maintain long-term strategic client relationships.
• Design, implement, and integrate security, incident, and event management solutions into Security Operations, with a particular interest in Azure Sentinel.
• Understand threat modelling, risk, and how to mitigate risks concerning applications from internal and external threat actors.
• Have a deep understanding of incident response processes and techniques for cyber recovery.
• Understand security operations centres, their functions, and roles.
• Have a good understanding of the Microsoft platforms across Windows, Microsoft 365, and Azure.
• Understand techniques and approaches used by threat actors to compromise companies.
• Apply the MITRE ATT&CK framework to help customers improve their cyber defence.
• Understand the business, privacy, security, and compliance challenges surrounding client data and articulate the types of assets that would be seen as valuable and susceptible to attack.
• Be aware of emerging technologies in the Cyber Defence and cloud security space.
  
  

Skills And Experiences

• Advanced Microsoft Security Certifications such as: SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, SC-900.
• Industry-recognised certifications such as: CISSP, CCSP, CISM, SANS.
• In-depth Knowledge of Azure Security Tools: Have a key in-depth knowledge of Azure Security tools such as Security Copilot, Azure Sentinel, and Defender for Cloud to monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents. You will be responsible for configuring and managing these tools to ensure real-time threat detection and response.
• Security Architecture Design: Design and implement robust security architectures for cloud-based applications and services. Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• RFP Responses: Prepare and review responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) related to cloud security. Ensure that all security requirements are addressed and communicated to potential clients.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest security trends, technologies, and threats. Continuously improve security processes and tools to enhance the overall security posture.
• Strong knowledge of Azure Security tools, including Security Copilot, Azure Sentinel, and Azure Defender for Cloud.
• Experience with security incident management and response.
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices for cloud security.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to lead RFP responses related to cloud security and Managed Security Services.
• Beneficial Knowledge: Familiarity with the Defender suite of products, including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, and Microsoft Cloud App Security.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or Azure Security Engineer.
• Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) and their security tools.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
  
  

About You

Beneficial Knowledge:

Familiarity with the Defender suite of products, including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, and Microsoft Cloud App Security.

• Security Copilot Knowledge: Proven experience and knowledge in utilising Security Copilot for enhancing cyber defence strategies and operations.
  
  

Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) and their security tools.

Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the account teams and client stakeholders
• Identify customer needs and understand business goals to envisage a high-level solution and winning strategy.
• Develop detailed security transformation and operations opportunities based on the capabilities, standardised tools, processes and partner technology with the security architects and other technology partners.
• Drive and be involved in the proposal, solution presentations and discussions.
• Conduct and follow through the sales process to accomplish deal closure.
  
  

Learn more

Avanade is the leading global provider of digital, cloud, AI and advisory services, industry solutions and design-led experiences across the Microsoft ecosystem. Founded in 2000 as a joint venture between Accenture LLP and Microsoft Corporation, Avanade has more certifications, Gold-level competencies and most valued professionals (MVPs) than any other Microsoft partner. Every day, our 60,000 professionals in 26 countries innovate responsibly to make a genuine human impact for our clients, their employees and their customers.

To learn more about the types of projects our Security team works on check out this info: 

Avanade Security - Are you Doing Enough? https://www.avanade.com/en/solutions/security-service-solutions?videoid=6311944004112 EDF Client Story | Avanade  https://www.avanade.com/en/clients/edf Zurich Client Story | Avanade  https://www.avanade.com/en/clients/zurich A Catastrophic Cyber Event. Are You Ready?  https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/avanade-insights/security/catastrophic-cyber-attack The New World of Decentralized Identity  https://www.avanade.com/en-us/solutions/security-service-solutions/digital-identity

Interested in knowing what’s going on inside Avanade? Check out our blogs: 

Avanade Insights – exchange ideas that drive tomorrow’s innovation   https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/avanade-insights Inside Avanade – explore what life is like working at Avanade https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/inside-avanade

Enjoy your career

Some of the best things about working at Avanade

• Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year, with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)  
• Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally  
• Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth 
• Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you    
  
  

Find out more about some of our benefits Employee Benefits at Avanade | Avanade

A great place to work

As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you will get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look!

 

Create a future for our people that focuses on 

• Expanding your thinking  
• Experimenting courageously  
• Learning and pivoting 
  
  

Inspire greatness in our people by 

• Empowering every voice  
• Encouraging boldness  
• Celebrating progress  
  
  

Accelerate the impact of our people by 

• Amazing the client  
• Prioritizing what matters   
• Acting as one
  
  

We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Avanade believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants, or job seekers because of their race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protect group status as defined by law.