Description
Concentrix is seeking an experienced **Cloud Security Architect (CSA)** specializing in **Microsoft 365 Security, Identity, Compliance, and Data Protection** to lead enterprise security transformation initiatives for strategic customers.
The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted technical advisor, helping organizations adopt and optimize **Microsoft 365 E5 Security \& Compliance workloads**, modernize identity management through **Microsoft Entra ID**, and implement advanced governance, compliance, and information protection solutions using **Microsoft Purview**.
**Technology Focus:** Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Defender XDR, Compliance \& Data Security
**Key Responsibilities**
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**Microsoft 365 Security Strategy \& Architecture**
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* Design enterprise\-scale Microsoft 365 Security architectures.
* Lead security modernization initiatives aligned with Zero Trust principles.
* Conduct architecture reviews, security assessments, and risk analysis workshops.
* Develop security roadmaps and transformation strategies.
* Drive adoption of Microsoft 365 E5 Security and Compliance capabilities.
**Identity \& Access Management (Entra ID)**
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* Design and implement Microsoft Entra ID solutions.
* Architect hybrid identity environments integrating Active Directory and Entra ID.
* Implement:
+ Conditional Access
+ Multi\-Factor Authentication (MFA)
+ Identity Protection
+ Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
+ Identity Governance
+ Access Reviews
+ Lifecycle Workflows
* Lead identity security and modernization programs.
* Support customers in moving toward passwordless authentication strategies.
**Microsoft Purview – Data Security \& Compliance**
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Lead implementation and adoption of:
### **Information Protection**
* Sensitivity Labels
* Auto\-labeling
* Encryption Policies
* Rights Management
### **Data Loss Prevention (DLP)**
* Endpoint DLP
* Exchange DLP
* Teams DLP
* SharePoint \& OneDrive DLP
### **Data Governance**
* Data Lifecycle Management
* Records Management
* Retention Policies
* Retention Labels
### **Risk \& Insider Protection**
* Insider Risk Management
* Adaptive Protection
* Communication Compliance
* Risk Mitigation Programs
### **Compliance Management**
* Compliance Manager
* Regulatory Assessments
* Audit Programs
* Evidence Collection Frameworks
### **eDiscovery \& Investigations**
* eDiscovery Standard
* eDiscovery Premium
* Legal Hold
* Records Preservation
* Audit Search
**Microsoft Defender Security Integration**
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Integrate compliance and identity controls with:
* Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
* Microsoft Defender for Identity
* Microsoft Defender for Office 365
* Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
* Defender XDR
Drive unified Security Operations (SOC) and incident response capabilities.
**Customer Advisory \& Consulting**
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* Serve as primary technical advisor for strategic customers.
* Lead executive and technical workshops.
* Present security strategies to C\-Level and IT leadership.
* Support customer security governance boards.
* Deliver business outcome\-driven recommendations.
**Required Qualifications**
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* 10–15\+ years of experience in Enterprise Security and Identity Management.
* 5\+ years working with Microsoft Security and Compliance technologies.
* Proven experience delivering Microsoft 365 E5 transformation projects.
* Experience leading enterprise security architecture engagements.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience presenting to both technical and executive audiences.