Associate Partner Solution Architect, Microsoft Cyber Security

About the role

EY is hiring an Associate Partner Solution Architect for its Microsoft Cyber Security practice in Sydney. This senior market-facing role turns the Microsoft Security platform into client outcomes, builds trust with CISOs and CIOs and shapes complex cyber transformation programmes. It sits at the intersection of cyber strategy, Microsoft platform depth, alliance growth and executive client impact.

Key responsibilities

• Shape and deliver cyber transformation initiatives using Microsoft Security capabilities (Sentinel, Defender XDR, Defender for Cloud, Entra ID, Purview, Intune, Azure, Copilot for Security).
• Translate client risk, regulatory and business needs into secure architectures, reference patterns and implementation roadmaps.
• Grow the EY Microsoft Alliance in cyber security by originating opportunities, building joint go-to-market propositions and activating Microsoft funding or field motions.
• Advise CISOs, CIOs, CTOs and other executives on cyber risk, resilience, operating models and investment trade-offs.
• Lead solution design for SOC transformation, SIEM migration, detection engineering, threat hunting, incident response, vulnerability management, automation, SOAR and AI-enabled workflows.
• Integrate Zero Trust, privileged access, identity governance, endpoint protection, DLP, CSPM and secure application delivery.
• Own architecture quality, delivery mobilisation, scope clarity, risk management and value realisation, and build reusable cyber offerings and market presence.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in cyber security architecture, cyber transformation, cloud security, security operations or technology risk consulting.
• Proven experience designing and delivering Microsoft-based cyber security solutions in enterprise or regulated environments.
• Understanding of frameworks such as Zero Trust, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, MITRE ATT&CK and secure-by-design delivery.
• Experience leading complex client engagements and engaging executive stakeholders.
• Willingness to work in Australia and support clients across geographies.

Required skills

• Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Entra, Purview, Defender for Cloud and Azure security services.
• Ideally: Microsoft certifications (Security, Azure, Sentinel, Defender, Entra, Purview, Copilot for Security) and cyber certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP, SABSA, GIAC).
• SOC transformation, SIEM migration, threat hunting, incident response, and ideally experience in regulated industries or co-selling with Microsoft teams.