Join Microsoft as a Cloud Solution Architect - Data Security and drive customer security transformation on Azure and Microsoft 365. This senior-level role involves engaging with customers to secure their technology estates through architecture, implementation, and operational health initiatives. You will lead technical discussions with executives and IT teams, empowering them in adopting Microsoft’s comprehensive security solutions like Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, and Azure Active Directory. Key responsibilities include designing robust security architectures, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with internal teams to influence the product roadmap. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of experience in cloud technologies, a background in customer-facing roles, and expertise in areas such as cloud security, threat protection, or identity and access management. Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and certifications like Microsoft Azure Security Technologies are preferred.
Skills
Azure
Microsoft 365 Defender
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Sentinel
Azure Active Directory
Conditional Access
Identity Protection
Intune
Endpoint Protection
Zero Trust
Threat Management
Security Operations Center
Extended Detection & Response
CI/CD
Cloud Security Architecture
Data Security
What you'll do
Land an end-to-end value proposition for security across Microsoft offerings.
Empower customers to define and implement secure strategies aligned with Azure and M365 E5 Security Services.
Perform hands-on activities supporting customers in evaluating native security solutions like Defender for Cloud and Sentinel.
Architect security solutions that meet business needs, ensuring "Secure by Design" principles are applied.
Run architectural design sessions to build consensus on solution designs and next steps toward production.
Collaborate with global security teams at Microsoft to share insights and influence the solution roadmap.
What we're looking for
8+ years of experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies and IT consulting.
2+ years of customer-facing experience in technical projects.
Technical expertise in Cloud Security, Threat Protection, or Identity and Access Management.
Certification in Microsoft Azure Security Technologies or related fields preferred.
Knowledge of Zero Trust, threat management, and Security Operations Center monitoring.
Ability to design and implement secure cloud solutions aligned with business needs.
Experience in deploying and managing Azure Active Directory and Conditional Access.
Market check
Salary context
This
$85,100–$169,800
range sits above
17%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$118,650–$206,400
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$142,400–$207,350
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing
Microsoft currently has
451 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
across 417 roles with salary data.
Azure
Microsoft 365 Defender
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Sentinel
Azure Active Directory
Conditional Access
Identity Protection
Intune
Endpoint Protection
Zero Trust
Threat Management
Security Operations Center
Extended Detection & Response
Access Control
Cloud Security Architecture
Data Security
CI/CD
Microsoft Purview
Azure Security Center
Microsoft Defender
Microsoft Entra ID
Risk and Compliance Management
Data Loss Prevention
MIP
Insider Risk Management
eDiscovery
Audit
Communication Compliance
Data Lifecycle Management
IPv4/IPv6
AD-integrated DNS
Windows Firewall
AADJ
RBAC
Conditional Access
Privileged Identity Management
Self-Service Password Reset
Graph API
Zero Trust Principles
Azure Sentinel
CI/CD