Microsoft Security Architect - Flexible Contracts

Job Description

This role is open specifically for people who are looking to work on a flexible contract.We know everyones lives are different and that traditional working patterns may not be quite right for you. Whether youve taken a career break, had time out to supportfamily or are looking to balance your career with another passion of yours, we can offer you a flexible contract to work the pattern that suits you.We are open to flexible contracts Once youve joined the firm you will have access to training, giving you theopportunity to upskill yourself on our various systems. Youll also benefit from additional support designed to help you integrate into the firm and connect and build relationships with other flexible workers across our network.A career in our Microsoft CyberSecurity Practice, within Cyber Security and Privacy services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients implement an effective cyber security programme that protects against threats, propels transformation, and drives growth, all based onthe next-generation Microsoft security platform.In joining, youll be a part of a team that helps organisations design and create sustainable security architecture utilising Microsoft cyber security platform.The RoleWe are enjoying unprecedented nation-wideand international growth in client demand, and we are now seeking to make several important hires in to key leadership roles in our practice. We are looking to recruit several individuals to join our Microsoft Cyber Security Practice to assist our clientsin their adoption and use of Microsoft security products and to build our delivery capability in this area.The role of the Microsoft Security Architect is responsible for leading the development of information security architecture and ensuring technologyinitiatives are implemented within the framework to make our clients environments more secure. The role will involve defining the approach for securing enterprise information by identifying network and application security requirements, planning, implementingand testing security controls and procedures. The role of the Microsoft Security Architect is to be client facing and to play an active role in transforming our clients security through designing and implementing Microsoft security technologies on-premiseand in the cloud.You will also be responsible for building the Microsoft Cyber Security Practice through a variety of business development activities including the development of IP and propositions based on the Microsoft security platform, upskilling morejunior team members and leading client pitches and proposals.ResponsibilitiesClient Service:Meeting and working closely with our clients to identify and mitigate risks, perform security reviews, design top tier security practices, and deliver strategic, innovativesecurity offerings based on Microsoft security technology.Propose, design, plan and execute strategic and tactical operational security objectivesIdentify appropriate Microsoft technology / data sources and drive the collection of data necessary to effectivelyevaluate threatsAnalysing threats and current security controls to identify gaps in current defensive postureManaging and delivering cyber security and cyber risk assignments, including producing documentation and reports, and quality assuring the work producedby junior team membersWorking as a Microsoft subject matter expert to support a team, and / or managing a larger team in delivering engagements at scaleMaintaining cyber security and risk knowledge and certifications, sharing this knowledge with junior teammembersMaintaining awareness of key business and industry trends and understanding how they impact responses to cyber riskChampioning the delivery of the highest quality services to PwCs clients, and actively managing and mentoring junior team members todo the same, while managing the risks to the firmBusiness and Practice Development:Building client relationships and establishing credibility by demonstrating knowledge of various aspects of Microsofts cyber security platform and identify opportunities wherePwC can assistSupporting senior members of the team in developing client proposals and solution offeringsContributing to the financial and operational management of the practiceDriving the development of toolkits, methodologies and accelerators based on theMicrosoft security platformProviding thought leadership and direction for the Microsoft Cyber Security PracticeHelping recruit, retain and develop other Microsoft Cyber Security Practice membersQualifications & ExperienceWe are looking for exceptional individualswho can provide our clients with trusted advice, rooted in a pragmatic understanding of their business situation and objectives and how the Microsoft security platform can help to address these. Our Microsoft Cyber Security Practice will help clients effectsubstantial and complex business change, and experience of assuring or enabling change at scale is essential.The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation across the Microsoft technology stack and Azure security offerings and the ability to communicatesecurity and risk-related concepts to key stakeholders along with experience with the following:Essential:Excellent communication skills - both oral (for interviews/meetings, presentations) and written (for designing and writing engaging reports which communicatefindings succinctly and clearly convey the message in a way which is appropriate for the audience, and rooted in the clients needs) Demonstrated understanding of Microsoft security technologies and strategy such asEnterprise Mobility and Security Suite (EM+S),Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), Azure Information Protection (AIP) and IntuneAzure Key Vault, Azure Security Center, Azure Operations Management Service, Log AnalyticsIdentity and Access Management principals, including B2B and B2C cloud design and implementationProgrammanagement skills and solution support for security transformation/implementation programsBusiness case development skills for justifying, prioritizing & forecasting the funding requirements for security programs and initiativesArchitecture and security managementStrongunderstanding of security best practicesSecuring network and enterprise cloud applicationsMarket understanding of industry trends for cybersecurity, risk & threat intelligence, and governanceProven implementation of cloud security models, particularly identity,network, and encryptionDesirable:CISSP, CISM, Microsoft Mobility MCP Exam 98-368, or other relevant certificationsExperience in risk & regulatory frameworks and standards such as NIST 800, ISO 27001, ISF SOGP, PCI-DSS, OWASP etcExperience of business developmentor sales, including leading bid teams, and experience of writing winning proposals and RFP responsesKnowledge of host hardening, auditing, logging and monitoring, network security, SEIM deployments, security analytics, anomaly