Abacus Careers are delighted to be working with a large scale global law firm client who are on the search for a Senior Security Architect.
The Senior Microsoft Security Architect will deliver technical expertise in the secure design, implementation, and development of our firm's M365 environment. This role involves creating and enforcing policies to ensure the security and reliability of our M365 applications.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, architect, and implement a secure M365 environment for the firm.
Lead the firm’s adoption and utilisation of Microsoft cloud security technologies.
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Microsoft security suite, with a focus on Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Defender for Identity, and Defender for Office 365.Required Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent substantial experience.
Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, MS-500, AZ500, SC-900, and SC-4000.
Proven experience in leading the secure adoption of Microsoft security services for M365.
Extensive expertise in the Microsoft Defender Suite, including Defender for Cloud, Defender for Office, Defender for Identity, and Defender for Cloud Apps.
Strong background in integrating identity and access management controls within M365.
Experience in architecting and implementing event management and secure logging of M365 services.
Familiarity with Microsoft Purview’s integrated data security services, including data encryption, classification, and labelling.
Experience with Microsoft Entra ID governance, including the ability to produce executive-level reports on M365 security posture and compliance.
Superior analytical skills for gathering and analysing data, formulating objective conclusions, defining problems, and recommending solutions.
Capability to adapt, integrate, and modify existing programs or vendor-supplied package programs for use with current information systems.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Ability to work productively and maintain focus without direct supervision