Job description
Join a team of passionate thought leaders in a dynamic and collaborative environment! The Cognizant Microsoft Business Group (MBG)'s Intelligent Workplace team is growing fast and we are looking for our next Security Architect to join us.
The primary responsibility of this role is to design, deploy, maintain and continually improve security outcomes on behalf of our customers using relevant Microsoft-based security platforms. To achieve this result, the candidate is expected to support smooth and seamless design+build+operate activities for all in-scope facets of our customer's business. This means understanding our customer's appetite for risk and making recommendations regarding new functionality and emerging threats accordingly. Working in tight collaboration with the broader Intelligent Workplace team including executing security project delivery and supporting Level 3 investigations and Major Incidents as appropriate is a second critical component of this role. Additionally, and no less importantly, this position requires ongoing interaction, consulting, and collaboration with the various divisions of the Microsoft Business Group, in particular the Solution Advisory Services group, to maintain continuous alignment with the business requirements of our customers & new services and enhancements being developed in Engineering.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
What will you be doing day-to-day?
- Liaison between Security Practice and broader internal stakeholders, including Engineering, Internal Security Operations, Solution Advisory, and Platform Services teams.
- Primary design, implementation and administration of customer security platforms (Azure AD Identity Protection, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud, Defender for IoT, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender for O365, Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Information Protection)
- Creation & maintenance of platform configurations to align to Service standards and Customer Security Policies
- Deliver insightful data-driven analysis on a monthly basis to Security Services customers, and make recommendations to improve security posture and service efficiency
- Creation & maintenance of security platform configuration documentation
- Support escalations of security incidents within the operations group, as well as escalations within internal resolver groups and Microsoft support, where needed
- Recognize potential, successful, and unsuccessful intrusion attempts and compromises thorough reviews and analyses of relevant event detail and summary information
What experience do you need to be successful in this role?
- Strong spoken & written English
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft specific security technologies (Azure AD Identity Protection, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud, Defender for IoT, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender for O365, Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Information Protection and Microsoft Graph Security APIs)
- Working knowledge of application & infrastructure security solutions (Firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems, Network Security, Password Management, Data Encryption, and Access Control).
- Familiarity with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow
- Ability to prioritize competing work assignments and initiative to complete tasks.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Familiarity with relevant process methodologies – ITIL, SDLC, Agile etc.
- Using automation for increasing productivity of threat hunting and infrastructure configuration – scripting, PowerShell, KQL, Python etc
What education and certification credentials are needed for this role?
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Microsoft certifications such as MS-500 and AZ-500 preferred
- CEH, CISSP, OSCP, OSCE, GIAC GCIA, GSEC, Security+ or other security certifications preferred.
Does the role require travel?
- Travel up to 30% of the time might be required.
Security Responsibility:
All employees must act in accordance with The Cognizant Microsoft Business Group (MBG)'s corporate security standards.
ABOUT THE COGNIZANT MICROSOFT BUSINESS GROUP (MBG)
The Cognizant Microsoft Business Group (MBG) has a singular purpose—advancing your cloud modernization journey with focus, simplicity and scale. The Microsoft Business Group is an end-to-end Microsoft-centric cloud solutions and managed services provider that leverages extensive experience and IP to deliver constant innovation and business value, powered by the Microsoft Cloud platform. We are designed to reflect how you think about cloud transformation from a platform native perspective. Our dedicated experts and trusted blueprint deliver your digital difference through the Microsoft Cloud: Azure, Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365. We turn digital potential into real business performance at speed.
Who We Are
We are the destination employer for Microsoft-committed professionals, providing depth of specialization and differentiated career paths. We have authentic conversations, build connections and grow careers while centering ourselves around our employees. We are a global team of certified consultants across all relevant technologies, coupled with cloud focused advisory consultants. With our supercharged talent, we are the world's best Microsoft partner. We prioritize investing and expanding.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
As a Global Cloud Transformation Consultancy business, the Cognizant Microsoft Business Group (MBG) understands diversity and inclusion in the workplace brings benefits to our customers, our business and most importantly, our people. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
The Cognizant Microsoft Business Group (MBG) prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other factors protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including all aspects of the recruiting and employment life-cycle at Cognizant Microsoft Business Group (MBG).
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