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Microsoft Federal is looking for individuals passionate about driving security solutions and outcomes that enable mission-critical work for the U.S. Federal Government. The speed of technology is fast; the speed of security is even faster – candidates must be interested in maintaining technical expertise supported by many skilling resources provided by Microsoft to invest in your growth. Ideal candidates for this role will meet the following.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and an end-to-end value prop for Security (i.e. Zero Trust, Modern SOC with Unified Platform, Cloud Adoption, Digital Transformation and secure adoption of AI) which spans the breadth of Microsoft Security offerings
Accelerate customer operational security outcomes throughout their Microsoft Security adoption journey by helping define a secure strategy, architecture, and implementation of necessary security controls. These controls should align with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 E5 Security and Compliance services, including Identity and Access Management, Threat Protection, Cloud Security, Information Protection and Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance Management
Perform hands-on activities, supporting the customer in operationalizing native security solutions in areas such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Defender XDR, Sentinel, Entra, among others
Accelerate Business Value of overall Azure adoption by improving security posture
Apply technical knowledge to architect security solutions that meet business, IT, Regulation and Compliance needs, infusing key security technologies where appropriate
Ensure that the solution exhibits “Secure by Design” or “Well-Architected” framework, such as high-performance levels, security, scalability, maintainability, appropriate reusability, and reliability upon deployment
Run Architectural Design Session to build plan for implementing solution – governing design in line with customer business goals and their technical environment. The outcome is consensus on solution design and next steps toward production
Be a Voice of the Customer to share insights and best practices, connect with Global Security teams at Microsoft, Engineering and Product teams to remove blockers and influence the roadmap
Troubleshoot technical issues to prove the value of implementation of Azure and M365 Security technologies
Collaborate with other Cloud Solution Architects and MS stakeholders in developing complex end-to-end Enterprise solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform
Orchestrate technical resources that may be required to deliver business outcomes
Travel as is demanded by the needs of our customers and our business
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 2+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR equivalent experience
Active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) With Polygraph
U.S. citizenship
Must pass Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Nice to have:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 5+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 3+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting OR equivalent experience
Experience and interest across core industry security concepts and technologies, including cyber defense operations, incident response and threat hunting, digital forensics, Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) tools (e.g., Python, notebooks/workbooks), U.S. Federal Security Publications, Standards, and Reference Architectures, the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and common attack vectors (e.g., ransomware, identity/password attacks). Demonstrated breadth and depth of technical security expertise across Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint/Extended Detection and Response (EDR/XDR), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB), Information Protection/Data Loss Prevention (DLP), AI Security (with, of, for), Advanced Identity Protection, User Entity Behavioral Analytics (UEBA), Network Infrastructure, Firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Zero Trust Network Architecture, and OT/IoT Security Solutions
One or more of the following security domains: Security Operations Center (SOC) Modernization (i.e. SIEM, SOAR)
Zero Trust (i.e. securing identity, endpoints, data, applications, network, infrastructure)
Security Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC)
Critical Infrastructure Protection (i.e. securing Operational Technology, Internet of Things)
Security Architecture and Engineering (Application, Network, Systems)
One or more Microsoft Security Certifications: Microsoft 365 Security Administrator (MS-500), Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100), Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200), Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300), Information Protection Administrator Associate (SC-400)
At least one industry certification or credentials that meet DoD 8140 (formerly DoD 8570) level 3 compliance requirements to include: CISSP, CASP, CCNP, CEH, CFR, GCED, GCFA, GCIH, GICSP, SCYBER. Or similar technical industry certification: CCIE, CPTE, GCIP, GPEN, GRID, GWAPT, OSCP
2+ years of success in consultative/complex technical security sales and deployment projects, architecture, design, implementation, and/or support of highly distributed applications
2+ years of experience in solution delivery experience in Security specialized solution providers