Lead Cyber Security Architect, Birmingham

Lead Cyber Security Architect£Up to £140,000 GBP Bonus Hybrid WORKING Location: London; Birmingham; Manchester; Newcastle; Edinburgh , Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Lead Security Architect - Microsoft Security London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle or Edinburgh | Hybrid | PermanentOur client is a leading global technology consultancy , recognised as a Microsoft Global Alliance Partner of the Year for over 20 consecutive years , delivering complex transformation programmes across enterprise environments. With deep expertise across the Microsoft ecosystem, the organisation partners closely with clients to design and deliver advanced security solutions at scale.This is a senior leadership role focused on Microsoft Security , combining solutioning, delivery ownership, and capability growth. The position sits at the centre of high-value engagements, working with major organisations to design, shape, and deliver end-to-end security transformations. You'll have the opportunity to: Lead Microsoft Security solution design and delivery across large-scale programmesInfluence and shape high-value sales opportunities and client engagements Define and evolve security offerings aligned to market demand Work with major enterprise clients on complex security challenges Act as a senior technical authority across Microsoft Security technologies Build and develop high-performing architecture and delivery teamsRepresent the organisation in the market and across strategic partnerships Your Responsibilities Lead solutioning and delivery across Microsoft Security engagements Support sales through technical leadership, proposals, and client engagement Define and develop new security offerings and capabilitiesProvide guidance to architects and delivery teams across programmes Ensure the capability, skills, and certifications align with delivery demand Drive opportunity development and pipeline growth Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and clients Act as a visible leader within the Microsoft Security domainKey Requirements Proven experience leading Microsoft Security consulting and delivery Deep expertise across: Microsoft Defender Microsoft Sentinel Entra Purview Microsoft Cloud Security Experience delivering large-scale security transformation programmes Strong background in solutioning, pre-sales support, and client engagementAbility to define and build offerings from concept through to market Advanced Microsoft certifications (e.g. SC-100, SC-200, SC-401) Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills Experience leading and scaling teams within a consulting environment Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g. GDPR, NIST, ISO27001, SOC2)You will gain exposure with: Enterprise-scale Microsoft Security transformation programmes Strategic collaboration across global Microsoft-focused teams Design and delivery of managed security services and platforms Go-to-market development for new security capabilities Complex, regulated client environmentsLeadership across both technical delivery and commercial growth This role sits at the intersection of architecture, delivery, and growth , offering real ownership of both client outcomes and capability development. Why Join? Work within a Microsoft-leading consulting environment Lead some of the most complex and high-impact security programmes in the marketOperate across strategy, solutioning, and delivery Build a strong profile as a Microsoft Security leader Access industry-leading training and certification opportunities Interested? Apply now. Reference: AON/AMC/PGSecurityArchitect #aaon TPBN1_UKTJ