Senior Global Solution Architect, Security

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
US
Salary
$106,400–$203,600 / yr
Posted
55 days ago
Closes
Nov 3, 2026

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Below market

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This role $155k
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TL;DR · Senior Global Solution Architect, Security

As a Senior Global Solution Architect - Security in the worldwide Customer Success team, you will support S500 customers by providing thought leadership on security strategies and execution. Your daily tasks include evaluating customer security postures, proposing solutions using Microsoft’s security portfolio, and removing technical blockers to accelerate deployment. You will collaborate closely with field teams and engineering to author whitepapers that influence the product roadmap and enhance CSU intellectual property development. The role requires deep expertise in cloud security domains such as SIEM, XDR, data security, endpoint protection, and identity management, with hands-on experience in products like Microsoft Sentinel, Purview, and Entra. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of delivering complex technical security projects at enterprise scale and possess certifications in Azure Security architecture or CISSP/CCSP.

What you'll do

  • Evaluate customer security posture 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 in the customer's security journey by collaborating closely with field teams and engineering.
  • Gather customer insights to map out solutions that align with their business outcomes and accelerate deployment.
  • Author whitepapers based on customer feedback to influence Microsoft Security product roadmap and CSU IP development.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies or IT consulting/support.
  • Deep expertise in Microsoft Security products including SIEM, XDR, Data Security, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, and Identity.
  • Proven track record of delivering complex technical security projects at the enterprise level.
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, 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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