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DEFEND

Security Architect, Engineer

DEFEND

. Design security solutions across the full Microsoft stack .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeAuckland • New ZealandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing security solutions across the Microsoft stack, with a focus on Microsoft Defender, Entra, Purview, and Defender for Cloud. Proven ability to guide teams in deploying security measures and improving organizational security posture while leveraging Microsoft licensing effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Microsoft Defender XDR ImplementationMicrosoft Sentinel ImplementationMicrosoft Entra Identity and Access ManagementMicrosoft Purview Data SecurityDefender for Cloud Security

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Hard Skills
Microsoft DefenderMicrosoft SentinelMicrosoft EntraMicrosoft PurviewDefender for CloudCloud SecurityAI Workload SecuritySecurity Solution DesignTechnical Direction SettingCybersecurity Outcome Delivery
Soft Skills
Team GuidanceCustomer Engagement
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft StackMicrosoft LicensingAI Agents
Certifications & Qualifications
SC-200SC-300SC-401SC-500AZ-500SC-100GH-300AI-103AB-100
Industry Keywords
CybersecuritySecurity Posture ImprovementIdentity and Access ManagementData SecurityCloud Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AzureCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design security solutions across the full Microsoft stack
  • Set technical direction on customer engagements
  • Guide engineers through implementation
  • Deploy and configure Microsoft Defender, Entra, Purview and Defender for Cloud
  • Improve customers' security posture
  • Help organisations adopt AI and agents securely
  • Get full value from Microsoft licensing
  • Deliver cybersecurity outcomes for customers of all sizes and complexity

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Hands-on experience implementing some or all of Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel
  • SC-200 certification/knowledge for Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel
  • Hands-on experience with identity and access using Microsoft Entra
  • SC-300 certification/knowledge for Microsoft Entra
  • Hands-on experience with data security using Microsoft Purview
  • SC-401 certification/knowledge for Microsoft Purview
  • Hands-on experience with cloud and AI workload security using Defender for Cloud
  • SC-500 or current AZ-500 certification/knowledge for Defender for Cloud
  • SC-100 expected and required for architects
  • GH-300 (GitHub Copilot) certification or experience preferred
  • AI-103 (AI apps and agents on Azure) certification or experience preferred
  • AB-100 (Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect) certification or experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 3.5% Kiwisaver on top of your base salary
  • Southern Cross Health Insurance coverage
  • Mobile and Broadband discounts for yourself and family
  • Flexible, hybrid work environment
  • An allowance to contribute to your home office setup
  • Access to EAP services to support you across a range of wellbeing needs
  • Opportunities to advance skills and careers
  • Collaborative workplace culture
  • Inclusive environment where innovative thinking is encouraged
  • Support to complete any core certifications required for the role