Security Architect – Microsoft & Multi-Vendor Security

We are looking for a hands-on, client-facing Security Architect to lead the architecture and design phase of security projects.

The candidate will work closely with clients to understand security requirements, recommend best practices, design the target security architecture, and define the implementation strategy. The candidate must have strong hands-on technical expertise and the ability to provide technical direction to implementation and professional services teams.

Key Responsibilities
Act as the technical Security Architect and client-facing advisor throughout the architecture and design phase.
Understand client security requirements and recommend appropriate security architectures and best practices.
Architect and design security solutions using Proofpoint, CyberArk, ManageEngine, Microsoft Sentinel, and the broader Microsoft security ecosystem.
Design and explain integrations between Microsoft security solutions and third-party security platforms.
Work with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD, and Microsoft Sentinel.
Evaluate multiple implementation approaches and present architecture options, benefits, limitations, risks, and trade-offs.
Define end-to-end integration architecture across multi-vendor security products.
Guide clients on solution architecture, implementation approach, security controls, and deployment strategy.
Provide technical direction and architectural guidance to implementation teams.
Review proposed technical solutions and ensure alignment with the agreed security architecture.
Prepare and maintain HLD, LLD, architecture diagrams, integration documents, and technical recommendations.
Conduct technical workshops, architecture reviews, and client presentations.
Ensure proposed architectures are scalable, secure, and aligned with business and technical requirements.
Mandatory Technical Skills
8–10+ years of experience in Security Architecture / Security Engineering.
Strong hands-on implementation and architecture experience.
Proofpoint
CyberArk
ManageEngine
Microsoft Sentinel
Microsoft Defender Suite
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD
Microsoft Security Integrations
Multi-Vendor Security Architecture
Security Solution Integration
Security Architecture and Design
Integration Patterns
Deployment and Implementation Strategy
HLD / LLD Documentation
Architecture Diagrams
Client-Facing Architecture
Technical Workshops and Presentations
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Candidates with only GRC, Governance, Risk, Compliance, or Audit experience will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience working across multiple clients and security projects.
Experience delivering or architecting Greenfield security implementations.
Experience working with partner or professional services implementation teams.
Microsoft SC-100
Microsoft SC-200
CISSP
CyberArk Defender / Sentry
Other relevant Microsoft or security certifications.
Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Security Architect who can independently engage with clients, understand security requirements, design multi-vendor security architectures, explain technical trade-offs, and provide technical leadership to implementation teams.