Lead Cyber Security Architect

Lead Cyber Security Architect

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£Up to £140,000 GBP
Bonus
Hybrid WORKING
Location: London; Birmingham; Manchester; Newcastle; Edinburgh , Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Lead Security Architect - Microsoft Security
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle or Edinburgh | Hybrid | Permanent

Our client is a leading global technology consultancy , recognised as a Microsoft Global Alliance Partner of the Year for over 20 consecutive years , delivering complex transformation programmes across enterprise environments. With deep expertise across the Microsoft ecosystem, the organisation partners closely with clients to design and deliver advanced security solutions at scale.

This is a senior leadership role focused on Microsoft Security , combining solutioning, delivery ownership, and capability growth. The position sits at the centre of high-value engagements, working with major organisations to design, shape, and deliver end-to-end security transformations.

You'll have the opportunity to: Lead Microsoft Security solution design and delivery across large-scale programmes
Influence and shape high-value sales opportunities and client engagements
Define and evolve security offerings aligned to market demand
Work with major enterprise clients on complex security challenges
Act as a senior technical authority across Microsoft Security technologies
Build and develop high-performing architecture and delivery teams
Represent the organisation in the market and across strategic partnerships
Your Responsibilities Lead solutioning and delivery across Microsoft Security engagements
Support sales through technical leadership, proposals, and client engagement
Define and develop new security offerings and capabilities
Provide guidance to architects and delivery teams across programmes
Ensure the capability, skills, and certifications align with delivery demand
Drive opportunity development and pipeline growth
Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and clients
Act as a visible leader within the Microsoft Security domain
Key Requirements Proven experience leading Microsoft Security consulting and delivery
Deep expertise across:
Microsoft Defender
Microsoft Sentinel
Entra
Purview
Microsoft Cloud Security
Experience delivering large-scale security transformation programmes
Strong background in solutioning, pre-sales support, and client engagement
Ability to define and build offerings from concept through to market
Advanced Microsoft certifications (e.g. SC-100, SC-200, SC-401)
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience leading and scaling teams within a consulting environment
Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g. GDPR, NIST, ISO27001, SOC2)
You will gain exposure with: Enterprise-scale Microsoft Security transformation programmes
Strategic collaboration across global Microsoft-focused teams
Design and delivery of managed security services and platforms
Go-to-market development for new security capabilities
Complex, regulated client environments
Leadership across both technical delivery and commercial growth
This role sits at the intersection of architecture, delivery, and growth , offering real ownership of both client outcomes and capability development.

Why Join? xwzovoh Work within a Microsoft-leading consulting environment
Lead some of the most complex and high-impact security programmes in the market
Operate across strategy, solutioning, and delivery
Build a strong profile as a Microsoft Security leader
Access industry-leading training and certification opportunities
Interested? Apply now.

Reference: AON/AMC/PGSecurityArchitect

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