Microsoft Security Architect

At Armor, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in securing cyberspace. Our vision is to be the trusted protector and de facto standard that cloud-centric customers entrust with their risk. We strive to continuously evolve to be the best partner of choice, breaking norms and tirelessly innovating to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats and reshaping how we deliver customer outcomes. We are passionate about making a positive impact in the world, and we’re looking for a highly skilled and experienced talent to join our dynamic team.

Armor has unique offerings to the market so customers can a) understand their risk b) leverage Armor to co-manage their risk or c) completely outsource their risk to Armor.

Learn more at: https://www.armor.com

In this role, you will lead cutting-edge consulting engagements, drive modern security solutions based on Microsoft and Armor technology, and shape the future of Armor Defense's consulting portfolio. You will be at the forefront of presales activities, crafting compelling Statements of Work (SOWs) and proposals, and showcasing your thought leadership through whitepapers, blogs, and webinars. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will collaborate with internal stakeholders, customers, and Microsoft itself to make a significant impact on our customers and within the industry, helping reduce cyber risk.

This role is open to candidates based in Singapore, Malaysia, or the Philippines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Additional duties may be assigned as required.

• Lead and execute consulting engagements focused on Microsoft and Armor security technology and architecture, helping to modernize customer security and address emerging issues such as AI and modern security operations.
• Review customer implementations and recommend improvements to maximize the value of their security investments and reduce security, data protection, and compliance risk.
• Conduct security assessments, design security architectures, and implement security solutions including the Microsoft Defender suite, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Entra suite, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Azure security.
• Build new consulting and implementation methodologies for emerging technologies such as Agent 365, ensuring Armor's professional services portfolio stays ahead of customer demand for next-generation Microsoft capabilities.
• Support customer execution of related non-Microsoft security technologies such as vulnerability management, exposure management, and cloud security, providing architectural guidance and integration support.
• Support services engagements on additional platforms such as AWS, GCP, VMware, or on-premises as expertise allows.
• Develop SOWs and proposals tailored to customer needs.
• Provide thought leadership by representing Armor in community engagement at industry conferences, webinars, executive briefings, and other events as applicable.
• Drive service development and continuous improvement initiatives within the Armor professional services portfolio.
• Create a positive customer experience while executing SOWs that generate pipeline for recurring revenue streams.
• Act as a SME internally, with customers, and with Microsoft sellers and partner staff.
• Support internal initiatives regarding Microsoft security as directed.
• Provide active feedback and recommendations from the field to Armor leadership on solutions to improve Armor service offerings and overall service levels and customer engagement.
• Where required, support proposing, selling, and delivering complex combined managed and professional service solutions for enterprise customers or advanced use cases.
• Develop technical enablement in the form of workshops including materials, demos, and product/service integration when appropriate.
• Stay current with the latest developments in Microsoft security and infrastructure as well as industry best practices.
• Mentor and guide peers, team members, and junior consultants as required.
• Manage projects and perform administrative tasks required for services operations as directed.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Expertise in endpoint, on-premises, and cloud computing concepts, security features, and reference architectures across Microsoft technologies. Additional expertise in AWS, GCP, or other technology platforms desired but not required.
• Specific expertise required in: Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Purview, and the Microsoft Defender Suite including Defender for Cloud.
• Experience in leading and/or delivering consulting engagements and delivering high quality solutions on time and on budget.
• Exposure to developing technical and conceptual reference architectures.
• Strong presales skills including the ability to develop SOWs and proposals.
• Comfortable and effective using AI tools (Microsoft Copilot, Claude, and similar) for code development, documentation, architecture artifacts, and day-to-day productivity.
• Exposure to non-Microsoft security technologies such as Qualys, Wiz, Splunk, Trend Micro, Crowdstrike and others, or demonstrated ability to quickly learn./wrap
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to correlate and communicate security gaps with their respective risks to executives.
• Broad security skills with a deep understanding of security principles, risk management, and compliance.
• Excellence in a goal-oriented working environment where interactivity and teamwork are a focus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility in working with clients of various sizes both in-person and remotely.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Eager to take initiative and quickly adapt to market changes.
• A strong desire to make an immediate impact and to learn in a rapidly growing organization.
• Travel may be required up to 20-30%.

WHY ARMOR

Join Armor if you want to be part of a company that is redefining cybersecurity. Here, you will have the opportunity to shape the future, disrupt the status quo, and be a part of a team that celebrates energy, passion, and fresh thinking. We are not looking for someone who simply fills a role - we want talent who will help us write the next chapter of our growth story.

• ARMOR CORE VALUES
• Commitment to Growth: A growth mindset that encourages continuous learning and improvement with adaptability in the face of challenges.
• Integrity Always: Sustain trust through transparency + honesty in all actions and interactions regardless of circumstances.
• Empathy In Action: Active understanding, compassion and support to the needs of others through genuine connection.
• Immediate Impact: Taking initiative with swift, informed actions to deliver positive outcomes.
• Follow-Through: Dedication to delivering finished results with attention to quality and detail to achieve the desired outcomes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The work environment can be either in an office setting or remotely from anywhere.

Equal opportunity employer - it is the policy of the company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.