Microsoft Security SME

Microsoft Security SME focuses on leading the design and implementation of microsoft e5 security and compliance capabilities, particularly in microsoft purview, defender, entra id, and sentinel.

What the role involves

• Leading the design and implementation of Microsoft E5 security and compliance capabilities, particularly in Microsoft Purview, Defender, Entra ID, and Sentinel.
• Acting as a trusted security architect, developing reference architectures and target operating models across Microsoft and non-Microsoft technologies.
• Integrating Microsoft-native controls within enterprise and multi-cloud architectures.
• Providing architectural oversight across projects, ensuring alignment with Zero Trust and regulatory frameworks.
• Guiding and mentor security engineers in implementing secure-by-design principles and automation through DevSecOpspractices.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams across PwC to deliver integrated security solutions that span application, infrastructure, and identity domains.

Skills and requirements

• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD): Conditional Access, Identity Governance, PIM, Access Reviews.
• Defender for Cloud & Azure Security: Key Vault, DDoS Protection, Security Posture Management.
• Proven experience in designing enterprise security architectures across Microsoft and non-Microsoft platforms.
• Experience designing or reviewing security solutions for SaaS ecosystems e.g. Salesforce.

Additional role context

• While your primary focus will be on Microsoft’s E5 security suite, with particular expertise in Microsoft Purview, your remit will extend across a range of enterprise technologies.
• Help clients uplift their cyber capabilities by leading design and implementation activities across multi-year transformation programmes.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft's E5 security suite, with a particular focus on Purview (Information Protection, Data Governance, and Compliance).