Security Architect

Robert Half is seeking a Microsoft Security Architect to have a well-rounded working knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft 365 Security features, and Azure architecture. This Microsoft Security Architect works closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to support the digital transformation of our business. This role is responsible for driving the implementation and adoption of Microsoft's suite of security products across the enterprise.

Specific responsibilities include:

- Directly engage with our lines of business, customers, and strategic partners to identify and define secure solution requirements.
- Leverage extensive knowledge of Microsoft security software solutions and methodologies to make technical recommendations on complex problems, coupled with an approach that utilizes repeatable, efficient processes, automation and best practices.
- Perform integration architecture and infrastructure design activities.
- Perform ongoing security assessments and governance checks for Microsoft services ensuring critical security systems and controls remain effective and available.
- Act as a mentor, coach and trainer to our engineers by sharing technical expertise.
- Ensure customer satisfaction through consistent, quality work and effective communication throughout projects.
- Contribute critical security and architecture requirements in product roadmap and product strategy efforts.
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to develop an improved Identity and Access Management framework
- Participate at a key contributor level in the IAM Community of Practice
- Administer, tune, operationalize and continuously improve the use of Microsoft’s Security services and offerings (Conditional Access policies, Security Center, Compliance Center, Insider Threat Management, MCAS, DLP ATP, AIP, EOP, etc.)
- Work closely with the Microsoft account team and DSEs to keep up to date on M365 and Azure roadmap and upcoming releases
- Assist with developing governance guidance for Microsoft services, specifically Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, PowerApps, Azure Active Directory, etc

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
- Highly desired but not required: Microsoft Security Associate Certifications (Microsoft SC-900, Microsoft SC-500, etc) and Microsoft Security Architect Certification (SC-100).
- Also highly desired are
- CISSP
- CISA
- CISM
- Subject matter expertise level experience with working with Microsoft platforms and services (cloud architecture required)
- Enterprise organization (5,000 seat plus) experience preferred.
- Desirable, but not required, experience in the following:
- Microsoft Defender-
- Microsoft Entra-
- Microsoft Intune-
- Microsoft Priva-
- Microsoft Purview-
- Microsoft Sentinel-
- Exchange Online and associated components (transport rules, DLP, mailbox management, etc)- Experience in defining security for PaaS and IaaS implementations, such as system configuration, policy, tenant policy restrictions, access control, authentication (including federation), data at rest, and data in transit security.
- Understanding of SharePoint’s capability in terms of Security risk and privacy such as libraries, Pages, Site, Site Assets, Site Collection and Web Parts.
- Extensive experience working with and creating PowerShell scripts
- Extensive experience managing, configuring and administering Active Directory on-prem and Azure Active Directory
- Experience with leveraging Conditional Access policies, Security Center, Compliance Center, Insider Threat Management, MCAS, DLP, ATP, AIP, EOP
- Experience and understanding of networking and systems configuration/protocols
- Ability to assess, report and make appropriate detailed recommendations to resolve security/compliance risks
- A minimum of 6+ years of experience in an Information Security or Information Technology discipline.
- Professional experience in security analysis, development, engineering and support in a large corporate setting, including experience mentoring and leading security engineers.

The typical salary range for this position is $125,000 to $191,000. The salary is negotiable depending upon experience and location. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.

We offer exceptional earning potential and a competitive benefits package, including group health insurance benefits (medical, vision, dental), FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks, and short/long term disability. Robert Half provides paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) our people receive varies based on their years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new hire earns up to 17 days of CTO per calendar year. Our people also receive up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year. We also offer the opportunity to c