Data Security Cloud Solution Architect

With over 17,000 employees worldwide, the mission of the Customer Experience & Success (CE&S) organization is to empower customers to accelerate business value through differentiated customer experiences that leverage Microsoft’s products, services, and partnerships. Come join CE&S and help us build a future where customers achieve their business outcomes faster with technology that does more.

Microsoft Data Security Cloud Solution Architects (CSA) are trusted advisors for customers attempting to secure their entire data estates against internal and external data risk. Microsoft Purview’s integrated Data Security services support customers holistically securing their data:  

• Protect Sensitive Data using data classification, sensitivity labelling and encryption policies. 

• Manage Insider Risks using machine learning detection controls and indicators, adaptive protection to dynamically enforce controls and advanced privacy controls 

• Prevent Data Loss using built in exfiltration policies for Microsoft 365 apps, services and endpoints.  

Cloud Solution Architects support customers through the whole adoption lifecycle, through planning, adoption, deployment and optimization. You will typically work within small teams and have access to a significant library of training, certification and usage guiding resources.

At Microsoft, our purpose is to enable every individual and organization worldwide to accomplish more. Our employees are united by a growth-oriented mentality, our dedication to innovation for others’ empowerment, and teamwork to meet collective aims. Everyday, we build upon our values — respect, integrity, accountability — to nurture an inclusive workplace where everyone can excel. 

Required/Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND several years’ experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
  • OR equivalent experience
    
    
• Good understanding of the principles of Data Security, such as data classification, encryption, sensitivity labelling, information protection policies and exfiltration controls

• Proven experience in the implementation (end to end) of Data Security projects with Data Security Platforms, preferably experience with Microsoft Purview (Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention, Information Risk Management)

• Proven experience working with Microsoft 365 services and/or Azure data services such as Sharepoint, Teams, Office 365, SQL, Azure Data Lake Services. 

• Ability to understand and speak Norwegian or Nordic language is mandatory.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications 

• Ability to lead strategic customer conversations to educate and guide development of Data Security requirements.
• Ability to lead strategic customer conversations to develop Data Security Frameworks and solution architecture design.
• Several years’ experience working in customer-facing role (e.g. internal and/or external)
• Several years’ experience working on technical projects.
• Recognized Data Security certifications or Microsoft certifications in one or more of the following:

• SC-400 – Microsoft Information Protection and Compliance Associate
• SC-100 – Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert
• MS-102 – Microsoft 365 Administrator
• SC-300 – Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator
• MS-900 – Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
• SC-900 – Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

Other technical certifications in Microsoft 365 and/or other Cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, security certifications).

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

Customer Centricity

• Drive positive Customer Satisfaction & become a trusted advisor. Provide feedback & insights from customers/partners. Be the Voice of Customer to share insights and best practices, connect with Global Security teams at Microsoft, Engineering and Product teams to remove blockers and influence the solution roadmap.​
• Experience in the implementation (end to end) of Data Security projects with Data Security Platforms, preferably experience with Microsoft Purview (Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention, Information Risk Management)

Accelerate customer outcome

• Share expertise, contribute to IP (Intellectual Property) creation & re-use to accelerate customer outcomes. Run Architectural Design Sessions to build a plan for implementing the solution – governing design in line with customer business goals and their technical environment.  The outcome is consensus on solution design and next steps toward production.​
• Collaborate and orchestrate with other CSAs and Microsoft stakeholders including FastTrack, partners, and Microsoft Consulting in developing complex end-to-end Enterprise solutions with the Microsoft Security platform.

Business Impact

• Position and deliver solutions that drive Security product usage and develop opportunities to drive Customer Success business results & help Customers get value from their Microsoft investments. Identify resolutions to Customer blockers by leveraging Solution Architect subject matter expertise. ​
• Deliver according to Microsoft best practices & using repeatable IP.  Accelerate Business Value of overall Security adoption by improving security posture and ensuring that the solution exhibits “Secure by Design” framework, such as high-performance levels, security, scalability, maintainability, appropriate reusability, and reliability upon deployment.