Principal Global Solution Architect, Security

Microsoft

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Location
US
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$130,900–$251,900 / yr
Posted
49 days ago
Closes
Nov 9, 2026
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As a Principal Global Solution Architect - Security in the worldwide Customer Success team, you will support S500 customers by providing thought leadership and execution on complex security use cases. Your daily responsibilities include evaluating customer security postures, proposing solutions using Microsoft’s security portfolio, and authoring whitepapers to influence product roadmaps. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams to resolve technical blockers and serve as a subject matter expert for specific Microsoft Security products such as Sentinel, Purview, Defender, and Entra. The role requires deep expertise in cloud security computing domains, including SIEM, XDR, data security, endpoint protection, and identity management, along with extensive experience in enterprise-scale deployments and certifications like CISSP or CCSP.

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Microsoft Sentinel Microsoft Purview MIP MDO MDI MDC MDCA Microsoft Entra Azure CI/CD SIEM XDR Docker Kubernetes Terraform Python PostgreSQL CISSP CCSP

What you'll do

  • Evaluate customer security postures and recommend modern, cloud-native solutions using Microsoft products.
  • Propose and demonstrate complex MS security solutions to address specific customer needs and challenges.
  • Remove technical blockers by applying deep knowledge of security architecture and Microsoft technologies.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for specific Microsoft Security solutions in customer projects.
  • Gather and analyze customer insights to map solutions that align with their business outcomes.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies or IT consulting/support.
  • Deep expertise in Microsoft Security products including SIEM/XDR, data security, endpoint security, and identity solutions.
  • Proven track record of delivering complex technical security projects at the enterprise level.
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Purview, Defender for Endpoint, Office, Identity, Cloud, and Cloud Apps.
  • Enterprise-scale technical proficiency in cloud security, hybrid infrastructure security, and network security.
  • Certification in Microsoft Azure Security architecture or relevant industry certifications preferred.

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