Microsoft

Security Partner Solution Architect

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Sydney, Australia or Melbourne, AustraliaSenior

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and activation of robust, scalable, secure partner offerings aligned with Microsoft Cloud priorities.
  • Run technical innovation workshops, technology briefings, envisioning sessions, and architecture reviews for partner teams.
  • Provide architectural guidance, resolve technical blockers, and support transformational deals that drive cloud consumption and revenue.
  • Guide partners through architecture design sessions, proof-of-concepts, and MVP builds using Microsoft Cloud and AI best practices.
  • Own partners’ technical strategy plans for their cloud solution areas and coach technical teams across pre-sales, deployment, and consumption.
  • Build strategic relationships with partner technical teams and executives while translating technical concepts into business value.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field plus 4+ years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree in a related field plus 3+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience in cloud architecture, secure solution design, and partner enablement, especially in mid-market and SMB engagements.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical innovation workshops, architecture reviews, and build-to-consume partner engagements.
  • 6–10+ years of related experience in technology IP solutions or services development, with knowledge of digital transformation drivers, cloud platforms, generative AI, and SaaS services.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud and security technologies, particularly Azure, Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, Copilot, Defender, and Purview.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft 365 tenant management and security, governance, and data-access best practices.
  • Adoption and change-management experience or Prosci qualification is preferred.

Benefits

  • Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for religious needs and disabilities during the application process.
  • The position is open for at least five days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until filled.

Tech Stack

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Solutions Engineering
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10,000+ employees

Microsoft develops operating systems, productivity software, cloud services, developer tools, and consumer devices for individuals, enterprises, and governments. Its main products include Windows, Microsoft 365, Azure, Visual Studio/GitHub, Xbox, and LinkedIn; revenue comes from software subscriptions and licenses, cloud consumption, hardware sales, and advertising. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft is a public company traded on Nasdaq.

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