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Microsoft Services is looking for a Systems Architect who has a mix of advanced technology and strategic business acumen. The role requires both broad and deep technology and information security industry knowledge and the ability to architect cyber solutions by mapping common customer cyber challenges to consistent and scalable cyber solutions. Demonstrated ability to engage in senior level technology decision maker discussions related to agility, business value, and end to end information technology security is a must.
Cybersecurity Architects are key enablers for other consultants and partner staff. They manage the complete lifecycle of large and complex cyber projects. Cybersecurity Architects have a passion for the customer which is demonstrated through professionalism and striving for excellence in all aspects of the customer experience.
The Cybersecurity Architect applies advanced analysis skills and experience in principals of solutions design to define appropriate customer solution, scope the effort and provide technical leadership in sales pursuits. To be credible he or she must have current and deep experience across a broad portfolio of security technologies and platforms as well as security fundamentals across the Microsoft stack. Strong leadership and the ability to professionally represent Microsoft in challenging environments is required. Solutions Architects are expected to maintain effective product group relationships. Understanding of competitive technology enables the Architect to properly assess feasibility of migrating customer solutions from, and/or integrating with customer solutions hosted on, non-Microsoft platforms.
Expert level knowledge and real-world experience in Enterprise Systems Security is required. This role also requires assisting customers in architecting, planning, testing and deploying Microsoft Security and Cybersecurity Solutions as appropriate. A successful candidate will possess the following skills:
• Ability to design, create and deliver solution frameworks
• Experience in Consulting pre-sales
• Knowledge of major Cybersecurity vendor solutions in the market
• Experience giving presentations to executive audiences and explaining the benefits of the platform over competitors
• Ability to lead and motivate technical communities
The candidate will also be asked to be a subject matter expert within our internal technical community assisting with community efforts, helping further develop Cybersecurity skills and mentoring others within the US as well as providing QA to other engagements as required.
The successful candidate will have a BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience combined with a minimum of 10 years’ relevant industry experience providing solution architecture and consulting. Specific security certifications from organizations like SANS and ISC2 are highly desirable.
Travel is an integral part of this position as are high levels of recognition and visibility. Travel can be as high as 75% as is demanded by the needs of our customers and our business. Position locations are flexible within the geographic US or Canada. US or Canadian citizenship is required. Current US or Candian Government Security clearance preferred but not required.
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