Security Architect (Auckland, New Zealand)

Avanade
Auckland, Melbourne
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: CybersecurityExperience: 8-15 yearsSkills: ["Communication","Client advisory","Threat modelling","Risk assessment","Mentoring"]

Provide security architecture leadership for complex Microsoft platform programmes, defining and governing secure design across Dynamics 365, Azure, Power Platform, and M365. Lead end-to-end security architecture for identity and access, network security, data protection, and compliance controls. Advise clients on security frameworks and regional regulatory requirements, govern designs and deliverables, support pre-sales security input, and mentor junior consultants.

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Security Architect (Auckland, New Zealand)

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Job Summary

Provide security architecture leadership for complex Microsoft platform programmes, defining and governing secure design across Dynamics 365, Azure, Power Platform, and M365. Lead end-to-end security architecture for identity and access, network security, data protection, and compliance controls. Advise clients on security frameworks and regional regulatory requirements, govern designs and deliverables, support pre-sales security input, and mentor junior consultants.
Location: Auckland, Melbourne
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Cybersecurity
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead security architecture design across enterprise Microsoft technology programmes, including Dynamics 365, Azure, and Power Platform.
  • •Define security requirements, threat models, and risk assessments for complex solution environments.
  • •Design end-to-end security architectures covering identity and access management, network security, data protection, and compliance controls.
  • •Review and govern technical designs and implementation deliverables for security risk and compliance.
  • •Advise clients on security standards and regulatory compliance, lead security workshops, and support pre-sales with security design input, estimates, and risk assessments.

Key Requirements

  • •Deep expertise in Microsoft cloud security across Azure, M365, and Dynamics 365.
  • •Experience with threat modelling and risk assessment, applying security frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001 (and Essential Eight).
  • •Ability to engage clients and advise on security strategy and risk, including translating complex security concepts for non-technical audiences.
  • •Experience in consulting or professional services environments.
  • •8+ years in information security with significant architecture experience (8–15 years preferred).
Experience:8-15 yearsMicrosoft cloud security
Skills:CommunicationClient advisoryThreat modellingRisk assessmentMentoring
Certifications:AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security TechnologiesSC-100: Microsoft Cybersecurity ArchitectCISSPCISM
Tech Stack:Microsoft AzureMicrosoft DefenderMicrosoft SentinelAzure ADEntra IDConditional AccessPIMDynamics 365 CEDynamics 365 ERPPower PlatformDLP policiesRole-based accessPurviewIntuneDefender for Office 365Zero TrustNZISMISMEssential EightVirtual Networks

Company Brief

Avanade
Global digital innovation and IT services company delivering Microsoft-based cloud, digital and application services. Partners with enterprises to design, build and run business solutions across cloud, data, AI, modern workplace and industry-specific transformations.
Industry: Consulting
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Seattle, United States
Founded: 2000
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