Overview

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What will you be doing?

• Qualify and identify MDR & Managed XDR opportunities
• Engage in detailed analysis and assessment of current solutions
• Customer facing technical design workshops
• Develop Security Operations transition plans and target operating models
• Target state architecture designs
• Create and demonstrate TCO/ ROI business case outputs

Practice Development

• New solutions and Go-to-market offerings aligned to ANS’ engagement model
• Offerings that align and build on Microsoft security current and Future engagement models
• Solution Accelerators and Productised offerings aligned to specific use cases and verticals
• Develop content for Marketing and deliver training into sales teams

General Requirements

• To demonstrate market, solution and product knowledge utilising meetings, web conferences, phone calls & documentation
• To demonstrate the ANS value proposition
• To support and work in-line with the sales team
• Ensure the Business Systems are always up to date with the correct Solution Architect information
• To ensure all statements of work/proposals are up to date and integral and have been peer reviewed by an appropriate Team Member/Practice Lead/ Technical Architect
• All documentation is uploaded to the relevant location in time for any project award
• Ensure the Project and Managed Service teams obtain the information they require in order to deliver a project and on board a service
• To maintain any accreditations, the company requires for vendor partnerships in line with company requirements
• Ensure the customer is clearly aware of the solution they are buying and assumptions and pre-requisites are clear
• To build clear relationships with customers and potential customers
• To help and drive, wherever possible, the closure of projects and services

The perfect candidate will have

• A portfolio of security architecture designs or customer success stories
• Experience leading Microsoft security workshops or cloud security assessments
• Familiarity with industry compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR)
• A mindset focused on continuous learning and keeping up with Microsoft’s evolving security stack
• Ability to mentor junior consultants and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team

Desirable certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300)
• Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator (SC-400)