Associate Manager, Cyber Defense

Come join us

Engage in exciting, complex projects and play a vital role in transforming clients' Cyber Defense strategies. Collaborate with a team of experts, share knowledge, and develop thought leadership. Stay at the forefront of Microsoft Security technology and grow into a leader in Cyber Defense. Together we do what matters.

What you will do:

• Technical Leadership: Lead pre-sales activities, including technical presentations, demonstrations, and proof-of-concept engagements to showcase the value of Microsoft Security solutions.
• Solution Design: Collaborate with sales teams and customers to understand their security needs and design tailored solutions that address their challenges.
• Customer Engagement: Build strong relationships with customers, acting as a trusted advisor and providing expert guidance on security best practices and Microsoft solutions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams in the Sales organization, including Client Solutions, to support the go-to-market strategy and drive successful customer outcomes.
• Market Insights: Stay updated on industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging security threats to provide strategic insights and inform solution development.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with key stakeholders, including Microsoft sales specialist and executive teams, to support business objectives and drive joint growth.

Skills and experiences

Required technical skills:

• Around 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity with strong expertise in Microsoft Purview Solutions.
• Lead technical presentations, demonstrations, and proof-of-concept engagements to showcase the value of Microsoft Purview solutions.
• Build strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor on Purview best practices and Microsoft security technologies.
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitive landscape and emerging data protection threats to inform solution development and strategy.
• Implement and manage Microsoft Purview Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security Posture Management, Information Barriers and Insider Risk Management across diverse enterprise environments.
• Lead the end-to-end implementation of Microsoft Purview including setup, configuration, scanning and cataloging across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Implement sensitive data classification, labeling and retention policies aligned with organizational compliance frameworks and regulatory obligations.
• Configure sensitive information types, data classification, labeling and data lifecycle policies in Purview.
• Conduct workshops, training and knowledge transfers to internal teams and external clients.

Consulting skills:

• Security Best Practices & Compliance: Enforce and promote leading security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, CIS Controls) and regulatory compliance standards (e.g., PDPA, GDPR) within all Information Labeling and DLP deployments.
• Solution Advisory & Strategy Development:
• Stay up to date on the latest Purview features Microsoft roadmap updates and emerging data governance practices.
• Provide expert guidance on security roadmap development, cloud security adoption frameworks, and digital transformation initiatives leveraging Microsoft technologies.
• Conduct comprehensive current state assessments, gap analyses, and future state designs, presenting compelling and technically sound arguments for recommended solutions.
• Project Leadership & Delivery Management:
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of complex security projects from initial concept and proposal through implementation, testing, and post-go-live optimization.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with clients, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, developing effective contingency plans.
• Excellent presentation and documentation skills for delivering client workshops and technical training
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value propositions
• Experience in security assessment and providing strategic recommendations to improve client's security posture

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field. Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT and cybersecurity, with a significant portion dedicated to Data Security & Information labeling & classification, including at least 5 years in a leadership, management, or client-facing consulting role.
• Extensive hands-on expertise with Microsoft Purview and the comprehensive Data Security experience is mandatory.
• Proven track record of successfully designing, implementing, and managing complex security solutions in diverse enterprise environments.
• Highly desirable certifications: Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, Implement Microsoft Purview Information Protection, CISSP, CDPSE.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to articulate complex technical and business concepts clearly and persuasively to all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team in a consulting or advisory capacity.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Good to have Microsoft Security certifications e.g. SC400, SC401