Microsoft Security Cloud Solution Engineer

$63,200 - $169,800/Yr

Accenture - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Boston, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Microsoft Security Cloud Solution Engineer to join our North America Accenture Microsoft Business Group. This role, ranging from level C9 to C7, involves implementing Microsoft security solutions and technical configuration of Microsoft 365 security tools, such as Microsoft Defender, in customer environments. The ideal candidate will possess experience conducting comprehensive security assessments of customer environments, advising on cloud security strategies, and delivering complex cloud transformation/modernization security projects. The candidate will also have experience in implementing security measures in cloud environments, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of cloud-based systems, and securing cloud deployments with tools such as CNAPP, CSPM, CWPP, etc. Key Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive security assessments of customer environments, identifying security gaps and risks, advising customers on cloud security strategies and best practices, and delivering complex cloud transformation/modernization security projects. The role also involves implementing Microsoft security solutions and technical configuration of Microsoft 365 security tools, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of cloud-based systems, and securing cloud deployments with tools such as CNAPP, CSPM, CWPP, etc. Additionally, the candidate will lead and participate in cloud security project initiatives, ensuring timely and successful delivery while collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive security assessments of customer environments, identifying security gaps and risks.
• Advise customers on cloud security strategies and best practices, aligning with their business objectives and security requirements.
• Deliver complex cloud transformation/modernization security projects, ensuring security alignment and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Implement Microsoft security solutions and technical configuration of Microsoft 365 security tools, such as Microsoft Defender, in customer environments.
• Ensure the integrity and confidentiality of cloud-based systems, applying security measures such as encryption, access control, firewall, etc.
• Secure cloud deployments with tools such as CNAPP, CSPM, CWPP, etc., monitoring and managing cloud security posture and compliance.
• Lead and participate in cloud security project initiatives, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in cloud security, with a strong focus on Microsoft security solutions and technical configuration of Microsoft 365 security tools (e.g., Microsoft Defender) in customer environments.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in conducting comprehensive security assessments of customer environments, advising on cloud security strategies and delivering complex cloud transformation/modernization security projects.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in implementing security measures in cloud environments, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of cloud-based systems, and securing cloud deployments with tools such as CNAPP, CSPM, CWPP, etc.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate's Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)
• Strong knowledge of cloud security concepts, protocols, and best practices.
• Experience with identity governance, SSO, MFA, and conditional access policies.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language like Python or PowerShell.
• Good understanding of Azure cloud environments and security features.
• Experience with cloud security tools such as CNAPP, CSPM, CWPP, etc.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• CISSP, CISM, or other relevant security certifications.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and location.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.