Microsoft Security Architecture Lead - Africa

The Microsoft Security Architecture Lead is a Senior Manager-level role responsible for designing and governing the technical architecture of all Microsoft Security and Cyber engagements within KPMG T&I's portfolio. This role ensures that KPMG's cybersecurity delivery is built on solid, alliance-approved Microsoft reference architectures—protecting deal quality before contracts are signed and maintaining technical integrity during delivery. The role serves as the primary technical authority on Microsoft Sentinel, Defender suite, Entra ID (Azure AD), Purview, and related security platform components across the African Technology & Innovation practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and govern the technical architecture of all Microsoft Security and Cyber engagements within the portfolio.
• Ensure cybersecurity delivery is based on solid, alliance-approved Microsoft reference architectures.
• Protect deal quality during the pre-contract phase and maintain technical integrity during project delivery.
• Act as the primary technical authority for Microsoft Sentinel, Defender suite, Entra ID (Azure AD), and Purview.
• Oversee security platform components across the African Technology & Innovation practice.

Academic and Professional Requirements

• A Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 4 years focused on Microsoft Security platform architecture and implementation.
• Hands-on experience deploying Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, Entra ID, and Purview in enterprise environments.
• Mandatory Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst (SC-200), Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300), and/or Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100).
• Preferred Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305).
• Experience in African market technology delivery environments is highly preferred.

How to Apply

To apply, you must fill out the mandatory form at the link below and also send your application to talentrecruit@kpmg.co.ke, quoting ‘Microsoft Security Architecture Lead - Africa’ in the subject line. Please note that shortlisting will be conducted on a rolling basis.