Cloud Solution Architect - Compliance (Data Security)

Microsoft - Irving, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Irving, TX

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Cloud Solution Architect - Compliance (Data Security) at Microsoft is a customer-facing role focused on driving security and AI transformation for customers using Microsoft Cloud security solutions. This position acts as a trusted advisor, helping customers secure their data estates against internal and external risks. The role involves managing insider risks, preventing data loss, and ensuring the effective implementation of Microsoft Purview's integrated Data Security services. The architect will work closely with customers throughout the adoption lifecycle, from planning to deployment, while also collaborating with various Microsoft teams to enhance customer satisfaction and drive product utilization.

Responsibilities

• Drive positive Customer Satisfaction and become a trusted advisor.
• Provide feedback and insights from customers/partners and be the Voice of Customer.
• Connect with Global Security teams at Microsoft, Engineering, and Product teams to remove blockers and influence the solution roadmap.
• Land an end-to-end value proposition for Security, focusing on Threat Protection, ID + Access Management, and Cloud Security.
• Support customers through the adoption lifecycle, including planning, adoption, deployment, and optimization.
• Deliver technical presentations and demos, proposing high-level solutions.
• Identify cross-sell, upsell, and Unified opportunities through customer engagement.
• Align individual skilling to team demands and Customer Success goals to accelerate customer outcomes.
• Run Architectural Design Sessions to build implementation plans governing design in line with customer business goals.
• Collaborate with other Cloud Solution Architects and Microsoft stakeholders to develop complex end-to-end Enterprise solutions.

Requirements

• Experience in cloud security solutions and data protection.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft security products and services.
• Ability to manage customer relationships and act as a trusted advisor.
• Experience in technical solutioning and customer engagement.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Microsoft Purview and data classification.
• Knowledge of machine learning detection controls and adaptive protection.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust security frameworks.

Benefits

• Flexible work options, including up to 100% remote work.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Access to Microsoft’s extensive security resources and tools.