Director Security Cloud Solution Architect

Microsoft

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Work type
Remote
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$130,900–$251,900 / yr
Posted
56 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 27, 2027

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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

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TL;DR · Director Security Cloud Solution Architect

The Director Security Cloud Solution Architect joins the Customer & Commercial Success organization within MCAPS-Core. This leader manages a team of Americas Security Architects in a customer-facing capacity, overseeing security relationships and strategy between customers, field teams, and engineering groups. Key responsibilities include driving strategic business impact, leading executive customer engagements, and building high-performing teams. The role involves managing architecture reviews, resolving complex escalations, and contributing to product roadmaps. Candidates must possess expertise in cloud and infrastructure technologies, including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office, Defender for Identity, Purview Data Security, and Entra ID. The position requires deep knowledge of SIEM, XDR, SOC, and identity domains to solve complex cybersecurity challenges and drive technical adoption across enterprise environments.

What you'll do

  • Manage a team of Americas Security Architects in a customer-facing capacity.
  • Oversee security relationships and strategy between customers, field teams, and Engineering.
  • Lead architecture reviews and manage technical escalations for security engagements.
  • Influence product roadmaps by providing feedback to the Product Group and Engineering teams.
  • Build trusted relationships with senior technical and business leaders to influence customer strategy.
  • Develop and coach managers and technical leaders to foster a culture of continuous learning.
  • Drive innovation, intellectual property development, and framework improvements across the organization.
  • Map customer needs to technical solutions to drive adoption of AI-driven transformations.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field and 8+ years of relevant technology experience.
  • 3+ years of people management experience, including managing consultant practice managers, technical sales managers, or technical architect managers.
  • Experience in a senior management role leading enterprise-level security teams and contributing to security strategy and innovation.
  • Experience building and leading high-performing, technical, customer-facing security teams.
  • Experience in driving change management, transformation, and technical adoption.
  • Ability to hold CISO-level discussions with exceptional interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including threat landscapes, attacker techniques, and defense strategies.
  • Certification in Microsoft Security architecture, CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent (preferred); Technical Certification in Cloud (preferred).

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