The Senior Microsoft Security Architect Role
At Baker McKenzie, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Microsoft Security Architect to provide technical expertise in the secure design, implementation, and development of our M365 environment.
Main Responsibilities
* Design, architecture, and implementation of a secure M365 environment for the firm
* Lead the adoption and use of Microsoft cloud security technologies in the firm
* Act as SME for Microsoft security suite with specialist responsibilities in Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Defender for Identity, and Defender for Office 365
Requirements
* Computer Science bachelor's degree or substantial equivalent experience
* Experience of CISSP, CCSP and MS-500, AZ500, SC-900 & SC-4000
* Demonstrable experience of leading the secure adoption with Microsoft security services for M365
* Extensive experience of Microsoft Defender Suite including Defender for cloud, Defender for Office Defender for identity, and Defender for cloud apps
* Strong experience of integrating identity and access management controls in M365
* Architect and Implement event management and secure logging of M365 services
* Experience of Microsoft Purview integrated data security services including data encryption, classification, and labelling
* Experience with Microsoft Entra ID governance
* The ability to provide reports for M365 security posture and compliance to the executive level
* Expert analytical skills, including the gathering and analyzing of facts, formulating objective conclusions modified by subjective and experience-based qualifiers when appropriate, defining problems, and promoting solutions
* Ability to adapt, integrate, and modify existing programs or vendor-supplied package programs for use with existing information systems
* Proficient in oral and written English
* Ability to be productive and maintain focus without direct supervision