Microsoft Security Engineering Solution Manager (m/w/d)

Tasks

As a Microsoft Security Engineering Solution Manager (m/w/d) located in Germany, your role is twofold.

On the one hand, you will be the technical leader of a team of Cyber Security Consultants specialized in Microsoft security technologies. These consultants are assigned to customer projects in the field of Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Purview, and broader Microsoft security architecture and engineering. You will guide them through their personal career growth, support their technical development, and act as the local point of reference for the strategic direction of the Microsoft Security Engineering capability.

On the other hand, you are the solution expert for all services delivered by the Microsoft Security Engineering team. You are able to translate business requirements into technical implementation plans and project plans. Your strong foundation in cyber security, combined with hands-on experience in Microsoft security technologies, helps you organize, define, and manage complex security projects and advisory engagements. You are comfortable engaging both technical and business stakeholders and can ensure that customer needs are translated into scalable, secure, and pragmatic solutions.

In addition, you contribute to the development of strategic products and services within the Microsoft Security Engineering domain. You help shape and evolve the team’s service portfolio in alignment with market trends, customer demand, and technological innovation. You work closely with other service lines to identify synergies, develop joint offerings, and ensure a coherent and forward-looking go-to-market approach across the organization.

Typical tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Create Statements of Work, project plans, requirements definitions, and high-level designs for projects delivered by your team;

• Support the evaluation cycle of your team members and contribute to their professional growth;

• Engage with customers and maintain a strong, trusted partnership throughout the delivery lifecycle;

• Coach engineers in their daily activities and support them in overcoming technical and project-related challenges;

• Perform technical account management duties for specific top-tier, strategic clients;

• Support pre-sales and scoping activities by helping shape customer requirements into concrete security solutions;

• Ensure the quality and consistency of Microsoft security services delivered by your team;

• Drive standardization, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within the team;

• Contribute to the development and positioning of strategic Microsoft security products and services;

• Align service offerings with market trends, customer needs, and the broader cyber security landscape;

• Collaborate with other service lines to develop integrated offerings and strengthen cross-functional value propositions;

• Assure you are continuously up to speed with the latest trends and technologies in the Microsoft security ecosystem.

Requirements

• You hold citizenship in one of the 32 NATO member states.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field;

• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate, CISSP, or equivalent are highly desirable;

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in cyber security, with strong exposure to Microsoft security technologies and a clear affinity for structuring and coordinating security engineering activities or project delivery;

• Strong leadership and team-building skills;

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices;

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft security technologies such as Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Entra, Intune, Purview, and Azure security services;

• Experience translating customer requirements into technical architectures and implementation roadmaps;

• Affinity with service development, strategic thinking, and the evolution of customer-oriented offerings;

• Ability to identify market trends and translate them into relevant service opportunities;

• Excellent communication skills in English and German;

• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks while maintaining strict attention to detail;

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.