Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Architect Associate Director

About the role

Protiviti is seeking a Technology Consulting Associate Director to join its Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity (SCI) team. The role involves leading client engagements, managing technology‑related risk, and delivering solutions built on Microsoft 365 security and compliance applications. The Associate Director will also mentor team members, develop new business opportunities, and act as an ambassador for Protiviti in the market.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen relationships with strategic clients and provide seamless guidance throughout engagements.
• Partner with clients to manage risk associated with their use of technology.
• Develop strategies to solve complex business problems using analytics, automation, and the latest Microsoft tools.
• Design, plan, and implement Microsoft Security solutions such as M365 Security & Compliance, Microsoft Purview, Defender, Intune, Sentinel, and related technologies.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, develop project proposals, and build lasting client relationships.
• Mentor and develop team members, conduct performance appraisals, and oversee successful completion of project work plans.
• Promote a positive team culture with open communication and knowledge‑sharing across engagements.
• Represent Protiviti in the market and community as an ambassador.

Requirements

• Strong expertise with the Microsoft 365 Security suite from a technical design, implementation, and administration standpoint.
• Experience architecting and implementing Microsoft Purview (IP, DLP, DLM, eDiscovery) across SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and Exchange.
• Proven ability to deliver business solutions on Microsoft 365; experience with GCC/GCCH environments is desired.
• Experience working with global and large M365 tenants.
• Demonstrated success in establishing and cultivating business relationships, including with senior executives.
• Track record of pursuing business development opportunities and securing new work.
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical challenges to client personnel and executives.
• Leadership experience supervising teams, including performance management, mentoring, and cross‑team coordination.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., MIS, Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field).
• 9+ years of professional services or industry experience, with a strong emphasis on architecture and implementation of Microsoft 365 Security technologies.
• Professional certifications strongly preferred (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC‑900), CISSP, or similar).

Skills

• Microsoft 365 Security suite (Purview, Defender, Intune, Sentinel, etc.)
• Microsoft Entra, Azure, Microsoft Graph
• Knowledge of the broader Microsoft technology stack
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint; secondary emphasis on Visio and Access)

Pay

Base salary range: $163,000 – $278,000 per year (full‑time equivalent). Bonus target opportunity: 16% of base salary. Estimated total cash compensation range (base plus bonus): $189,080 – $322,480.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and accidental death insurance
• Adoption and fertility assistance
• Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with 50% employer match on the first 6% of employee contributions
• Choice Time Off (CTO) – up to 20 days per calendar year for new hires, increasing with years of service
• Up to 11 paid holidays annually

Schedule

Protiviti follows a hybrid work model that combines purposeful in‑person collaboration with remote work. The ratio of remote to on‑site work varies by client, project, team, and other business factors. Travel may be required to client sites, both local and out‑of‑state, depending on project needs.