Security, Compliance & Identity Architect Manager

Protiviti

. Partner with clients to solve complex business problems and provide impactful advice and solutions .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong expertise in Microsoft 365 Security suite, including design, implementation, and administration, while fostering client relationships and mentoring team members. Proven ability to deliver impactful business solutions and facilitate project completion across diverse industries.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Microsoft 365 Security Suite ExpertiseMicrosoft Purview ImplementationLeadership and MentoringClient Relationship ManagementProfessional Services Experience

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Hard Skills

Microsoft 365 SecurityMicrosoft PurviewData Loss Prevention (DLP)EDiscoveryMicrosoft IntuneMicrosoft DefenderMicrosoft SentinelAzureMicrosoft GraphMicrosoft Office Proficiency

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationData InterpretationTeam MotivationCoaching

Tools & Technologies

M365 Security & Compliance ApplicationsMicrosoft Agent 365SharePointOneDriveTeamsExchange

Certifications & Qualifications

Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect ExpertMicrosoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)CISSP

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesBusiness SolutionsProject ManagementClient ProposalsTechnical Design

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with clients to solve complex business problems and provide impactful advice and solutions
Develop lasting relationships with client personnel through quality product delivery
Foster a network within the business community and serve as a Protiviti ambassador in the market
Mentor, train, and coach Consultants and Senior Consultants
Facilitate successful completion of project work plans
Provide Microsoft Security services covering strategy, planning, design, migration, and implementation
Work with M365 Security & Compliance applications, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Agent 365
Participate in client proposal preparation and strategies to win new business
Work with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries
Create and roll out training and development opportunities for team members
Work in person at local Protiviti offices and on client sites, including local or out-of-state travel based on business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as MIS, Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical degree
5+ years working in professional services or industry
Strong expertise with the Microsoft 365 Security suite from a technical design, implementation, and administration standpoint
Experience architecting and implementing Microsoft Purview, including IP, DLP, DLM, and eDiscovery, across SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and Exchange
Experience delivering business solutions on Microsoft 365
Experience working with global and large M365 tenants
Working knowledge of Entra, Intune, Defender, Sentinel, Azure, and Microsoft Graph
Working knowledge of the Microsoft technology stack
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; secondary emphasis on Visio and Access
Ability to evaluate, summarize, organize, and interpret data
Ability to establish and cultivate business relationships and a professional network, including with senior executives
Ability to translate and communicate challenges to client personnel, including executives
Leadership and direct supervisory experience, including performance appraisals, mentoring, coaching, work oversight and review, coordination across teams, and motivating teams
Professional certification such as Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900), CISSP, or similar strongly preferred
Successful completion of a background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan with 12% bonus target opportunity and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision coverages
FSA and HSA healthcare accounts
Life and accident insurance
Adoption and fertility assistance
Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks
Short-term and long-term disability
401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match of 50% on the first 6% of contributions
Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time; new hires receive up to 20 days per calendar year
Up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year
Hybrid work model combining in-person and remote work
Flexible environment
Reasonable accommodation assistance