Security Architect – Microsoft Security & Identity

Experience: 8–10+ Years
Location: India – Remote
Engagement: Contract
Role Overview
We are looking for a hands-on, client-facing Security Architect to lead the architecture and design phase of a Greenfield security project for a Hong Kong-based client. The candidate will advise the client on security best practices, design the target security solution, and guide the implementation strategy while providing technical direction to partner professional services teams.
Key Responsibilities
Represent the client in technical discussions and provide expert guidance on security architecture and best practices.
Architect and design security solutions using Proofpoint, CyberArk, ManageEngine, and Microsoft Sentinel.
Design solutions across the broader Microsoft Security stack, including Defender, Intune, and Entra ID.
Evaluate alternative implementation approaches and clearly explain their advantages, disadvantages, risks, and trade-offs.
Define integration patterns between Microsoft security solutions and third-party security platforms.
Guide the client on architecture, integration, implementation strategy, and technical decisions.
Provide technical direction and architectural guidance to partner/professional services teams during implementation.
Conduct architecture workshops and technical design discussions with client stakeholders.
Prepare High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), architecture diagrams, and technical documentation.
Ensure the proposed architecture meets security, scalability, integration, and operational requirements.
Mandatory Skills
8–10+ years of experience in Security Architecture / Security Engineering.
Strong hands-on experience with:
Proofpoint
CyberArk
ManageEngine
Microsoft Sentinel
Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Security ecosystem, including:
Microsoft Defender suite
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Entra ID
Proven experience designing and integrating multi-vendor security solutions.
Strong understanding of security architecture, integration, implementation, and deployment strategies.
Excellent spoken and written English.
Strong client-facing, consulting, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to provide technical direction to implementation and professional services teams.
Preferred Skills
Experience working across multiple clients and security projects.
Experience delivering Greenfield security implementations.
Relevant certifications such as:
Microsoft SC-100
Microsoft SC-200
CISSP
CyberArk Defender / Sentry
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a hands-on security architect, not a governance-only professional. They should be comfortable engaging directly with clients, defending architectural decisions, comparing solution approaches, designing multi-vendor integrations, and guiding implementation teams.
Core Skills
Security Architecture | Proofpoint | CyberArk | ManageEngine | Microsoft Sentinel | Microsoft Defender | Intune | Entra ID | Security Integration | Greenfield Implementation | HLD | LLD | Client Consulting
Skills: microsoft sentinel,microsoft,manageengine,security,cyberark,design,skills,integration,proofprint,architecture

Work arrangement
Yes