At Avanade, cybersecurity consultants are innovators, risk-takers, and challengers of the status quo. If you're an experienced Microsoft Security Manager, who can help our clients solve complex Cybersecurity business challenges, this might be the perfect opportunity for you.
Come join us
Engage in exciting, complex projects and play a vital role in transforming clients' Cyber Defense strategies. Collaborate with a team of experts, share knowledge, and develop thought leadership. Stay at the forefront of Microsoft Security technology and grow into a leader in Cyber Defense. Together we do what matters.
What you will do:
* Technical Leadership: Lead pre-sales activities, including technical presentations, demonstrations, and proof-of-concept engagements to showcase the value of Microsoft Security solutions.
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* Solution Design: Collaborate with sales teams and customers to understand their security needs and design tailored solutions that address their challenges.
* Customer Engagement: Build strong relationships with customers, acting as a trusted advisor and providing expert guidance on security best practices and Microsoft solutions.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams in the Sales organization, including Client Solutions, to support the go-to-market strategy and drive successful customer outcomes.
* Market Insights: Stay updated on industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging security threats to provide strategic insights and inform solution development.
* Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with key stakeholders, including Microsoft sales specialist and executive teams, to support business objectives and drive joint growth.
Skills and experiences
Required technical skills:
* 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity with strong expertise in Microsoft Entra & Unified Threat protection (Defender and Sentinel Solutions)
* Microsoft Azure Security Architecture & Engineering:
* Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of secure Azure cloud environments, adhering to Microsoft's Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Azure Well-Architected Framework (WAF) security pillars.
* Deep expertise in Azure network security (Azure Firewall, WAF, NSGs, Azure Private Link, DDoS Protection), data security (Azure Key Vault, Azure Disk Encryption, Azure Storage security), and application security (Azure App Service, Azure Kubernetes Service security).
* Proficiency in implementing and managing Azure Policy, Azure Blueprints, and security baselines to enforce organizational standards and compliance.
* Experience with Azure RBAC, Managed Identities, and Service Principals for secure resource access and automation.
* Implement and optimize secure DevOps practices within Azure environments, integrating security throughout the development lifecycle.
* Microsoft Defender for Cloud (CSPM & CWPP):
* Strategic Deployment & Optimization: Lead the deployment, configuration, and continuous optimization of Microsoft Defender for Cloud across Azure subscriptions, hybrid workloads, and multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP via Azure Arc).
* Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM): Drive improvements in Secure Score, manage security recommendations, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST, HIPAA) using Defender for Cloud's compliance dashboards.
* Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP): Implement and fine-tune Defender plans for various workloads, including:
* Defender for Servers (Azure Arc): Securing Azure VMs and hybrid/multi-cloud servers.
* Defender for SQL: Database protection for Azure SQL and SQL Servers on VMs.
* Defender for Storage: Threat detection for Azure Storage accounts.
* Defender for Key Vault: Protection for cryptographic keys and secrets.
* Defender for App Service: Security for web applications.
* Defender for Containers: Protection for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and container registries.
* Defender for DNS, Azure Cosmos DB, and open-source relational databases.
* Advanced Threat Protection: Configure and monitor advanced threat detection capabilities, just-in-time VM access, and adaptive network hardening within Defender for Cloud.
* Vulnerability Management: Utilize Defender for Cloud's integrated vulnerability assessment tools and recommendations to identify, prioritize, and remediate cloud-based vulnerabilities.
* Consulting skills:
* Security Best Practices & Compliance: Enforce and promote leading security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, CIS Controls) and regulatory compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS) within all Entra and Defender deployments.
* Solution Advisory & Strategy Development:
* Translate high-level business requirements and security risks into detailed, actionable Microsoft Azure and cloud security strategies and architectural designs.
* Provide expert guidance on security roadmap development, cloud security adoption frameworks, and digital transformation initiatives leveraging Microsoft technologies.
* Conduct comprehensive current state assessments, gap analyses, and future state designs, presenting compelling and technically sound arguments for recommended solutions.
* Oversee the end-to-end delivery of complex cloud security projects from initial concept and proposal through implementation, testing, and post-go-live optimization.
* Project Leadership & Delivery Management:
* Oversee the end-to-end delivery of complex security projects from initial concept and proposal through implementation, testing, and post-go-live optimization.
* Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with clients, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality.
* Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, developing effective contingency plans.
* Excellent presentation and documentation skills for delivering client workshops and technical training
* Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value propositions
* Experience in security assessment and providing strategic recommendations to improve client's security posture
* Qualifications:
* 10+ years of progressive experience in IT and cybersecurity, with a significant portion dedicated to cloud security (specifically Azure) and security operations, including at least 4-5 years in a leadership, management, or client-facing consulting role.
* Extensive hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure Security services and Microsoft Defender for Cloud is mandatory.
* Proven track record of successfully designing, implementing, and managing complex cloud security solutions in diverse enterprise environments.
* Highly desirable certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, CISSP, CISM, CCSP.
* Strong understanding of broader cybersecurity domains, network security, and hybrid/multi-cloud security architectures.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to articulate complex technical and business concepts clearly and persuasively to all levels of an organization.
* Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team in a consulting or advisory capacity.
* Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
* Good to have Microsoft Security certifications e.g. SC100, AZ500, AZ-305.
About you
Characteristics that can spell success for this role:
* Seen as a role model and acts as a leader.
* Consultative, collaborative, relationship builder.
* Problem-solver, patient, quality-driven
* Talented in designing and implementing technology solutions.
* You take full accountability to lead and manage projects, providing operational leadership for work efforts requiring significant coordination.
* You create and implement work plans for assigned projects, programs, and clients against established operational objectives.
Enjoy your career
Some of the best things about working at Avanade:
* Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), 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 [1] Employee Benefits at Avanade | Avanade.
A great place to work
As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you'll 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!
We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our [2] Inclusion & Diversity page.
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
Learn more
To learn more about Avanade check out these links:
[3] LinkedIn
[4] Inside Avanade Blog
[5] Avanade Careers
References
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1. https://www.avanade.com/en/career/benefits
2. https://www.avanade.com/en-us/about-avanade/inclusion-and-diversity
3. https://www.linkedin.com/company/avanade
4. https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/inside-avanade
5. https://www.avanade.com/en/career