Summary: The Security Architect role focuses on designing and implementing the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint solution to meet organizational security and compliance objectives. The position requires leading integration efforts with other security tools, providing technical mentorship, and collaborating with management on security policies. The role also involves staying updated on emerging threats and technologies related to endpoint security.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and architect the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint solution to align with organizational security goals and compliance requirements
- Develop long-term strategies for endpoint security, incorporating Microsoft Defender for Endpoint as a core component
- Lead the integration of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint with other security tools and platforms within the Microsoft ecosystem and beyond
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the security team
- Collaborate with senior management to define security policies and procedures
- Conduct regular architecture reviews and recommend improvements
- Stay abreast of emerging threats and new features in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and related technologies
Key Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; Master's degree preferred
- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 7 years focusing on endpoint security architecture
- Deep expertise in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and the Microsoft 365 security stack
- Strong understanding of enterprise security architectures and how endpoint security fits into the bigger picture
- Experience in designing and implementing large-scale endpoint security solutions
- Proficiency in cloud security concepts and implementations, particularly in Azure
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Relevant advanced certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, CISSP)
- Experience with other major EDR/XDR solutions for comparative insights
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS)
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework and its application in architecture design
- Experience in scripting and automation for security operations
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Key Responsibilities
- Design and architect the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint solution to align with organizational security goals and compliance requirements
- Develop long-term strategies for endpoint security, incorporating Microsoft Defender for Endpoint as a core component
- Lead the integration of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint with other security tools and platforms within the Microsoft ecosystem and beyond
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the security team
- Collaborate with senior management to define security policies and procedures
- Conduct regular architecture reviews and recommend improvements
- Stay abreast of emerging threats and new features in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and related technologies
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; Master's degree preferred
- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 7 years focusing on endpoint security architecture
- Deep expertise in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and the Microsoft 365 security stack
- Strong understanding of enterprise security architectures and how endpoint security fits into the bigger picture
- Experience in designing and implementing large-scale endpoint security solutions
- Proficiency in cloud security concepts and implementations, particularly in Azure
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant advanced certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, CISSP)
- Experience with other major EDR/XDR solutions for comparative insights
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS)
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework and its application in architecture design
- Experience in scripting and automation for security operations
Relationships: You will work with CIS Team (Shared Services, Network, Security, Applications) architects, engineers, developers, support, and leadership team on projects and provides subject matter expertise as necessary. Maintaining a good relationship with our global IT teams is key to your success. In your role you will need to be able to communicate with people at all levels in the organization and work with several of our suppliers and partners.
