Lead Security Architect – Microsoft Defender Endpoint & Purview

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Work Mode: Onsite

Employment type: Contract

Experience Level: 7–10 years

Work Eligibility: Applicants must have the legal right to work in Malaysia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Our client is a global leader in digital transformation, recognized for its expertise in leveraging technology to drive business success across various industries. With a presence in numerous countries and a dedicated team of professionals, they bring extensive global reach and a strong reputation for delivering innovative solutions and exceptional client service. They are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and inclusivity, making them a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Security Architect – Microsoft Defender Endpoint & Purview to lead the design and implementation of advanced security and compliance solutions, ensuring robust protection and governance across enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery, requirements analysis, architecture, and solution design activities for Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Purview.
• Design integrated Microsoft Defender XDR solutions, including Defender for Endpoint and Purview for DLP/Information Protection.
• Prepare high-level and detailed designs, architecture diagrams, configuration standards, and implementation guides.
• Translate business, cybersecurity, privacy, legal, data protection, and regulatory requirements into implementation-ready Microsoft security and compliance designs.
• Lead architecture workshops, technical design sessions, design reviews, and implementation walkthroughs.
• Provide architectural guidance to engineering and implementation teams throughout deployment and rollout activities.
• Review implementation evidence to ensure configurations align with approved designs and standards.
• Develop architecture principles and policy design standards to support consistent security implementation across the organization.

Requirements

Must-have:

• Applicants must have the legal right to work in Malaysia. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Strong experience in cybersecurity architecture, Microsoft security consulting, solution architecture, or enterprise security delivery.
• Experience preparing high-level and detailed designs, architecture diagrams, configuration standards, and implementation guides.
• Strong hands-on experience with both Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Purview for DLP/Information Protection.
• Proven architecture and hands-on implementation experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE).

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with Microsoft Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365, or Defender for Cloud Apps.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview modules such as Insider Risk Management, Communication Compliance, Data Lifecycle Management, Records Management, eDiscovery, or Audit.
• Familiarity with regulatory, privacy, or legal requirements relevant to enterprise security and compliance (e.g. PDPA, GDPR).
• Ability to translate business and security requirements into MDE technical designs and policies.
• Experience designing endpoint onboarding, EDR, Defender Antivirus, and endpoint security policies.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a forward-thinking team at Avanade, working on cutting-edge Microsoft security solutions for enterprise clients.
• Lead impactful projects, shape security architectures, and collaborate with talented professionals in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and excellence.