Associate Manager, Cyber Defense

Join Our Team

Engage in dynamic and intricate projects while playing a crucial role in reshaping our clients' Cyber Defense strategies. Collaborate with a team of specialists, exchange knowledge, and establish thought leadership. Stay ahead in the realm of Microsoft Security technology and evolve into a leader in the Cyber Defense sector. Together, we make a difference.

Your Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Spearhead pre-sales initiatives, including technical presentations, demonstrations, and proof-of-concept engagements, to illustrate the benefits of Microsoft Security solutions.
• Solution Design: Partner with sales teams and clients to understand their security requirements and create customized solutions that meet their needs.
• Customer Engagement: Foster strong relationships with clients, serving as a trusted advisor while providing expert advice on security best practices and Microsoft solutions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal teams within the Sales organization, including Client Solutions, to support the go-to-market strategy and facilitate successful customer outcomes.
• Market Insights: Remain informed about industry trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging security threats to offer strategic insights and guide solution development.
• Stakeholder Management: Work alongside key stakeholders, including Microsoft sales specialists and executive teams, to align with business objectives and drive mutual growth.

Skills and Experience

Essential Technical Skills:

• Approximately 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on Microsoft Purview Solutions.
• Conduct technical presentations, demonstrations, and proof-of-concept engagements that illustrate the capabilities of Microsoft Purview solutions.
• Establish strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor on Purview best practices and Microsoft security technologies.
• Stay current on industry trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging data protection threats to guide 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 various enterprise environments.
• Lead the comprehensive implementation of Microsoft Purview, including setup, configuration, scanning, and cataloging across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Implement sensitive data classification, labeling, and retention policies in alignment with organizational compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Configure sensitive information types, data classification, labeling, and data lifecycle policies within Purview.
• Facilitate workshops, training, and knowledge transfers to both internal teams and external clients.

Consulting Skills:

• Security Best Practices & Compliance: Advocate for and implement leading security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, CIS Controls) and regulatory compliance standards (e.g., PDPA, GDPR) across all Information Labeling and DLP deployments.
• Solution Advisory & Strategy Development:
• Stay informed on the latest Purview features, Microsoft roadmap updates, and emerging data governance practices.
• Provide expert counsel on security roadmap creation, cloud security adoption frameworks, and digital transformation initiatives utilizing Microsoft technologies.
• Conduct thorough current state assessments, gap analyses, and future state designs, presenting compelling and technically robust recommendations for solutions.
• Project Leadership & Delivery Management:
• Oversee the complete delivery of complex security projects from initial concept and proposal through to implementation, testing, and post-go-live optimization.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with clients to ensure timely, budget-conscious, and high-quality project delivery.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and challenges, formulating effective contingency plans.
• Demonstrate excellent presentation and documentation skills for conducting client workshops and technical training.
• Translate intricate technical concepts into business value propositions effectively.
• Experience in security assessment and offering strategic recommendations to enhance clients' security posture.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline. A Master's degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT and cybersecurity, with a substantial focus on Data Security & Information labeling & classification, including at least 5 years in a leadership, management, or client-facing consulting position.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview and comprehensive Data Security expertise is essential.
• A proven history of successfully designing, implementing, and managing complex security solutions across various enterprise environments.
• Highly sought-after certifications include: Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, Implement Microsoft Purview Information Protection, CISSP, CDPSE.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, with a proven capacity to convey complex technical and business concepts clearly and persuasively to all organizational levels.
• A demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team in a consulting or advisory role.
• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Preferred: Microsoft Security certifications such as SC400, SC401.