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As an Associate Partner Solution Architect, Microsoft Cyber Security, you will play a pivotal role in shaping, selling and delivering cyber transformation programmes built around the Microsoft Security ecosystem.\nThis role sits at the intersection of cyber strategy, Microsoft platform depth, alliance growth and executive client impact. You will work closely with EY cyber, technology and industry teams, Microsoft account and technical teams, and senior client stakeholders to design secure, scalable and commercially compelling solutions that reduce risk, improve resilience and enable digital transformation.\nThe right candidate will bring credibility with CISOs, CIOs and technology executives, practical experience across cloud security and security operations, and the commercial drive to help grow a distinctive Microsoft cyber security business in the market.\nYour key responsibilities\nLead Microsoft cyber security transformation programmes: Shape and deliver complex cyber transformation initiatives using Microsoft Security capabilities across Sentinel, Defender XDR, Defender for Cloud, Entra ID, Purview, Intune, Azure, Copilot for Security and adjacent Microsoft cloud services.\nDesign secure-by-default architectures: Translate client risk, regulatory and business requirements into secure enterprise architectures, reference patterns and implementation roadmaps across cloud, hybrid, identity, data protection and security operations environments.\nGrow the EY Microsoft Alliance in cyber security: Work with EY and Microsoft teams to originate opportunities, build joint go-to-market propositions, activate Microsoft funding or field motions where relevant and convert alliance relationships into measurable pipeline and revenue.\nAdvise senior cyber and technology stakeholders: Engage CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, CROs and business executives on cyber risk, resilience, operating model choices, investment trade-offs and value realisation.\nDrive security operations and SecOps modernisation: Lead solution design for SOC transformation, SIEM migration, detection engineering, threat hunting, incident response, vulnerability management, automation, SOAR and AI-enabled analyst workflows using Microsoft Sentinel and related platforms.\nEmbed identity, data and cloud security into transformation: Design solutions that integrate Zero Trust, privileged access, identity governance, endpoint protection, data loss prevention, information protection, cloud security posture management and secure application delivery.\nLead delivery with commercial and risk discipline: Own architecture quality, delivery mobilisation, scope clarity, risk management, stakeholder alignment and value realisation across complex pursuits and programmes.\nBuild capability and market presence: Develop reusable cyber offerings, coach high-performing teams, contribute to thought leadership and help build a recognised market position for EY’s Microsoft cyber security capability.\nWhat you will help clients solve\nHow to modernise security operations using Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, automation and AI without increasing operational complexity.\nHow to strengthen cloud, identity and data security while accelerating digital, AI and Microsoft platform adoption.\nHow to reduce cyber risk exposure across critical assets, users, endpoints, workloads, applications and sensitive data.\nHow to move from fragmented tooling to an integrated Microsoft Security architecture with clear governance, operating model and measurable outcomes.\nHow to align cyber investments to business risk, regulatory expectations, resilience objectives and board-level confidence.\nSkills and attributes for success\nDeep cyber security architecture experience across security operations, cloud security, identity, data protection and enterprise security architecture.\nHands-on credibility with Microsoft Security technologies, particularly Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Azure security services.\nAbility to engage senior executives as a trusted adviser, translating complex cyber and platform topics into clear business narratives, investment cases and prioritised roadmaps.\nStrong commercial acumen, including experience shaping pursuits, building pipeline, managing alliances and connecting technology solutions to client outcomes.\nPragmatic delivery leadership across multidisciplinary teams, including client teams, Microsoft teams, EY delivery teams, offshore capability and third-party vendors.\nConfidence operating in ambiguity, balancing strategic vision with delivery detail, risk discipline and commercial reality.\nA growth mindset, strong market presence and willingness to help build a high-quality Microsoft cyber security practice.\nTo qualify for the role, you must have\nExtensive experience in cyber security architecture, cyber transformation, cloud security, security operations or technology risk consulting.\nProven experience designing and delivering Microsoft-based cyber security solutions across enterprise or regulated environments.\nA strong understanding of security frameworks and design principles such as Zero Trust, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, MITRE ATT&CK, cloud security reference architectures and secure-by-design delivery.\nExperience leading complex client engagements, pursuits or programmes in a consulting, advisory, systems integration or technology services environment.\nExecutive stakeholder experience across cyber, technology, risk and business leadership groups.\nAbility to work in Australia with a willingness to support clients across geographies as required.\nIdeally, you will also have\nMicrosoft certifications across Security, Azure, Sentinel, Defender, Entra, Purview, Copilot for Security or related cloud architecture areas.\nCyber security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, SABSA, GIAC or equivalent practical experience.\nExperience with SOC transformation, SIEM migration, managed security services, detection engineering, threat intelligence, threat hunting or incident response.\nExperience in regulated industries such as financial services, energy, government, health, critical infrastructure or consumer products.\nExperience co-selling, co-delivering or building solutions with Microsoft field, partner or engineering teams.\nFamiliarity with ServiceNow SecOps, Azure DevOps, Logic Apps, Power Platform, data engineering or AI-enabled security workflows.\nWhat we are looking for\nWe are looking for a credible cyber security leader who can operate in the market, in the boardroom and in delivery. You will be commercially minded, technically grounded and outcome-focused. You will know how to build trust with clients, challenge weak assumptions and help organisations make practical cyber investment decisions.\nYou will thrive if you enjoy building something important, not just filling a role. This is an opportunity to work directly with senior EY and Microsoft stakeholders to grow a differentiated cyber security business and create meaningful outcomes for clients.\nWhat makes this role unique\nThis role goes beyond traditional solution architecture. You will be a cyber security market maker, Microsoft alliance builder and transformation architect. You will help clients use the Microsoft Security ecosystem to modernise cyber defence, reduce risk and enable technology-led growth with confidence.\nWhat we offer you\nAt EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.\nCareer development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment \nFlexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy. \nA comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits \nAcknowledgement of Country\nEY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders - past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous\nInclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at  or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.\nAre you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.\nEY | Building a better working world\nOur preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider. \n© 2026 Ernst & Young Australia. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. 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