Practice Architect, Microsoft Security
Job in
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for:
Softchoice
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-08-29
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
IT Consultant, IT Project Manager, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Why you’ll love Softchoice:
We are a software-focused IT solutions and services provider that equips organizations to be agile and innovative, and for their people to be engaged, connected, and creative t means moving them to the cloud, helping them build the workplace of tomorrow, and enabling them to make smarter decisions about their technology. By doing these things we help them create success for their customers and their people.
We stand proudly for our people and support their success through career development and advancement. We are recognized and respected for our culture of inclusion and belonging, continuously striving to do what’s good for our people and communities.
The Impact you will have:
The Senior Microsoft Security Architect is a senior technical leader within the Microsoft Practice, responsible for driving excellence in the design, delivery, and evolution of solutions leveraging Microsoft Security technologies. This role is pivotal in shaping methodologies, developing best practices, supporting offerings, and engaging with high-value customers to ensure transformative business outcomes.
What you’ll do:
Technical Leadership & Expertise
Serve as a subject matter expert in Microsoft Security platform, including Purview, Entra, Sentinel, Defender and with a point of view around AI Security.Stay ahead of emerging trends, ensuring the practice adopts and evangelizes the latest Microsoft innovations.Lead the integration of security capabilities into solution delivery models, transforming customer workflows and outcomes.Support Microsoft Security solution architecture for complex strategic opportunitiesConduct discovery, solutionshapingand architecture reviewsProvide technical escalation support for presalesMaintainand enhanceexpertiseon Microsoft Security services and best practicesPeople Leadership & Team Development
Lead and develop a team of Architects, setting technical direction, role clarity, and delivery standards across engagements.Coach, mentor, and enable architects through regular 1:1s, technical reviews, and skills development plans aligned to practice priorities.Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management for the architecture team, ensuring consistent quality and growth.Provide architectural governance across the team (patterns, reference architectures, quality gates), and act as an escalation point for complex technical decisions.Methodology & Best Practice Development
Coordinate the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of methodologies and best practices for Microsoft Security solutions.Collaborate with architects, engineers, and product managers to ensure consistency and quality across all engagements.Train sales teams on solution valueChampion internal enablement, fostering a culture of learning and innovation.Offerings Development & Enablement
Support the creation and evolution of Microsoft Security offerings, working closely with product management and delivery teams.Design re-usable offers, blueprints,IaCpatterns and acceleratorsContribute to practice strategy and capability roadmapsBuild playbooks, reference architectures, prescriptive bestpractices,demos/solutionsexperiencesand case studiesAct as “Customer Zero” for new technologies, piloting and refining offerings before broad rollout.Provide presales support, solution architecture, and technical leadership for strategic opportunities.High-Value Customer Engagement
Engage directly with key customers as a trusted advisor, guiding their Microsoft transformation journeys.Lead solution workshops, architecture reviews, and executive briefings for high-impact engagements.Ensure customer satisfaction and measurable business impact through delivery excellence.Collaboration & Advocacy
Partner with Microsoft and other strategic partners to co-create solutions and drive joint success.Represent Softchoice/WWT at industry events, sharing thought leadership and promoting best practices.Advocate for continuous improvement and early adoption of emerging technologies.What you’ll bring to the table:
Deep expertise in Microsoft Security solutions.Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing a team…
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