AMBG - Cloud Security & Exposure Management Architect
On-siteLondon, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead defined workstreams or small project teams within cloud security and exposure management engagements, managing deliverables including exposure assessments, remediation plans, and reporting outputs. Design, implement, and integrate cloud security capabilities using Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, and Defender XDR while applying frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK to prioritize remediation based on exploitability and business impact. Contribute to solution architecture and pre-sales deal shaping for enterprise clients, building trusted relationships with security and operations stakeholders throughout the sales process and supporting RFP responses to accomplish deal closure. This client-facing role supports Avanade's security practice in delivering Microsoft Security-led transformation across cloud, identity, endpoint, and data environments.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced Microsoft Security Certifications such as: SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, SC-900
- Industry-recognised certifications such as: CISSP, CCSP, CISM, SANS
- Microsoft Security and Exposure Management: Build strong knowledge of Microsoft Security tools such as Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, Security Copilot, Entra ID, and Exposure Management capabilities to help clients identify, prioritise, and reduce security risks across cloud and hybrid environments
- Cloud Security and Exposure Architecture: Support the design and implementation of secure cloud architectures, exposure management approaches, and remediation patterns that improve security posture and align to industry standards
- RFP Responses: Support responses to RFPs related to cloud security, exposure management, security operations, and Microsoft Security services
- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on cloud security, exposure management, threat intelligence, vulnerability trends, and Microsoft Security capabilities to improve client recommendations and delivery quality
- Knowledge of exposure management concepts, including attack paths, vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, identity exposures, internet-facing assets, control gaps, and remediation prioritisation
- Experience supporting cloud security assessments, posture reviews, exposure analysis, or remediation planning across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Security environments
- Ability to translate technical exposure findings into business risk, prioritised actions, and clear client recommendations
- Ability to contribute to RFP responses related to cloud security, exposure management, and Managed Security Services
- Beneficial Knowledge: Familiarity with the Defender suite of products, including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, and Microsoft Cloud App Security
- Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or Azure Security Engineer
- Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) and their security tools
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
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