M365 Security Architect

• Design and implement Microsoft 365 security architecture aligned with organizational security strategy.
• Secure core M365 services including:
• Exchange Online
• SharePoint Online
• Microsoft Teams
• OneDrive for Business
• Lead implementation of:
• Microsoft Defender suite
• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) security
• Conditional Access & Zero Trust architecture
• Develop data protection strategies using:
• Microsoft Purview (DLP, Information Protection, Compliance)
• Manage identity and access governance.
• Conduct security assessments, threat modeling, and risk analysis.
• Define security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Support incident response and security investigations.
• Collaborate with cloud, infrastructure, and SOC teams.
• Provide technical leadership and security guidance to stakeholders.

Experience: Minimum 5 years in M365 Security Architecture. Must have a proven track record of designing security for environments exceeding 10,000 users.

Architecture Mastery: Expert in translating business requirements into technical blueprints, specifically focusing on Hybrid Identity and Cloud Security posture.

Critical Skillset: Advanced experience with Ping Federated Identity and its integration with Entra ID.

Must-Have Technical Expertise (M365 Components)

Encryption & Compliance: Information Protection & DLP (DSC01).

Defender Suite (Design/Strategy): Endpoint (TP01), Identity (TP02), Office (TP03), Cloud Apps (TP04), and Servers (TP05).

Governance: Data Lifecycle Management (DSC02), eDiscovery (DCS03), and Auditing (DSC04).