Cyber - Data Protection Microsoft Architect - Manager - Consulting
Ernst and Young12 days ago
Base Salary
$145k - $302k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead Microsoft security and data protection engagements from discovery and solution shaping through architecture, implementation oversight, testing, deployment, operational transition, and benefits realization.
- Own end-to-end architecture across Microsoft Purview, Defender, Intune, Sentinel, Entra, Azure security services, Microsoft 365, Fabric, and related security, data, identity, endpoint, analytics, and AI capabilities.
- Develop integrated security, privacy, data protection, identity, endpoint, cloud, data governance, and AI governance strategies, architectures, roadmaps, operating models, and transformation programs.
- Lead enterprise security assessments, architecture reviews, maturity assessments, control gap analyses, governance frameworks, and target operating model initiatives.
- Facilitate executive and working-level workshops and translate business, legal, privacy, regulatory, security, and operational requirements into architecture and implementation guidance.
- Manage engagement scope, workplans, staffing, budgets, risks, dependencies, quality reviews, executive reporting, and coordination with client and firm leadership.
- Coach and direct Senior and junior resources, review technical deliverables, resolve cross-platform design issues, and escalate material risks.
- Build client relationships, support proposals and statements of work, contribute to pricing and estimation, and participate in account development.
- Develop reusable architecture methods, reference designs, accelerators, points of view, and thought leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Data Science, Privacy, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Approximately 6 or more years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, data protection, identity, endpoint, cloud security, privacy, compliance, information governance, or related technology consulting.
- Experience leading teams or workstreams and managing consulting or technical teams across client and third-party stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience architecting integrated Microsoft solutions across multiple security, compliance, identity, endpoint, cloud, data, or analytics capabilities.
- Required hands-on architecture or delivery experience with Microsoft Purview across multiple capabilities such as Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention, Data Lifecycle Management, Records Management, Insider Risk Management, eDiscovery, Audit, Data Map, Data Catalog, or Data Security Posture Management.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Defender, Intune, Sentinel, Entra, Azure security services, Fabric, Microsoft 365, or Microsoft 365 Copilot.
- Experience leading requirements, architecture, design, integration, configuration oversight, testing, deployment, and operating model activities for enterprise Microsoft solutions.
- Experience managing scope, plans, risks, issues, quality, resources, budgets, and executive communications in a professional services or client-driven environment.
- Experience supporting solution shaping, estimation, proposal development, statements of work, and client presentations.
- Understanding of Zero Trust, NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, or other applicable security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to travel as required by client and engagement needs.
- Preferred qualifications include Microsoft certifications such as SC-100, SC-400, SC-401, SC-200, AZ-500, or MS-102; experience with Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Cloud, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender for Endpoint, Intune, Sentinel, Entra ID, Azure Policy, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft 365 Copilot, or Security Copilot; and experience with architecture methods, reusable assets, account planning, and thought leadership.
- Strong PowerPoint and architecture diagramming skills and the ability to communicate complex cross-platform concepts to executive, business, and technical audiences.
Benefits
- Medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
- Professional growth opportunities, personal fulfillment, and an inclusive culture.
- Location is listed as anywhere in the country, with travel required as needed by client and engagement needs.
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, with a limit of two applications within a six-month period.
Tech Stack
Categories
Solutions Engineering
About Ernst and Young
Ernst & Young (EY) provides audit/assurance, tax, consulting, strategy and transactions services to enterprises, financial institutions, and public‑sector clients. Structured as a global network of partner‑owned member firms, it sells professional services on a fee basis, including a dedicated Financial Services Organization for banking, insurance, and capital markets. Headquartered in London, EY was formed in 1989 from the merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young, and operates in 150+ countries.