Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect

MICROSOFT CYBERSECURITY ARCHITECT
Alexandria, Egypt (San Stefano)

Job Type: Fulltime
Reports to: CISO
Key Microsoft Certifications: SC-100 + AZ-500

At Allendevaux & Company, we are building customer-focused teams that collectively provide expertise in data protection and AI governance for our customers. As a Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise-wide security solutions for our customers within Microsoft environments. This role involves develop security strategies, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and enhancing an organization's Microsoft Azure security posture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement cybersecurity architecture and security frameworks based on Zero Trust principles.
• Design and oversee security strategies using Microsoft security solutions, including Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Secure Azure cloud environments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) by implementing best practices for identity, networking, and data security.
• Lead security risk assessments, threat modeling, and penetration testing initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership on incident response, vulnerability management, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and compliance teams to align security measures with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and other regulatory standards.
• Evaluate and implement security automation and orchestration tools.
• Guide junior security engineers and architects on best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, cloud security, or enterprise security strategy.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, and threat detection systems.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust security models and cloud-native security tools.
• Experience with compliance frameworks (NIST, CIS, GDPR, ISO 27001/27701, SOC 2, etc.).

Location of Job Opportunity:

The office is located within the Regus Business Center at 161 Abdel Salam Aref Street, San Stefano, Alexandria, Egypt. You will be working with other team members. You can sometimes work remotely (as arranged with your manager) from your home office; it must be equipped with stable Internet and minimal background noise disruption.

Working Hours:

This opportunity supports customers in the EU, UK and US. As an average, be prepared to work 11:00am to 8:00pm Egypt Standard Time, with a break for lunch, although flexibility will be needed as occasionally you may need to work a little later when meeting with US colleagues.

Paid Time Off:

Paid-time-off (PTO) is four weeks and can be spent for any purpose such as national or religious holidays, vacation, sick leave, etc.