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Join EY and help to build a better working world.\nThe Opportunity\nIn a rapidly evolving technology and cybersecurity landscape, clients across all industries look to EY for trusted solutions to address increasingly complex risks, threats, and transformation initiatives.\nEY is launching a next-generation Microsoft Enterprise Platform capability within our National Consulting Microsoft Cybersecurity practice. This capability is part of EY’s strategic Microsoft partnership and broader value creation initiative, focused on delivering large-scale, enterprise transformation programs across functions such as finance transformation, supply chain, and digital business solutions.\nWe are hiring multiple Managers to help build, scale, and deliver this capability across AI, Security, and Cloud domains.\nAs part of this team, you will play a critical role in shaping and delivering enterprise-grade Microsoft security solutions. You will contribute as a:\nMicrosoft Security Solutions Architect, leading solutioning, deal shaping, and pre-sales strategy\nYour Key Responsibilities\nResponsible for shaping client opportunities, architecting Microsoft-based security solutions, and supporting go-to-market strategy. 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Ideal candidates are adept at managing current challenges and anticipating future vulnerabilities within the cyber realm\nWhat we offer you\nAt EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.\nWe offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $144,900 to $265,800. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $173,900 to $302,100. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.\nJoin us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.\nUnder our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.\nAre you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.\nEY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.\nFor those living in California, please click here for additional information.\nEY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.\nEY | Building a better working world\nEY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.\nEnabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.\nEY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. 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