Associate Tech Lead – Cybersecurity
About the role
The Associate Tech Lead – Cybersecurity role is designed for an experienced cybersecurity professional with strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft Security solutions and proven technical leadership abilities. The position involves overseeing technical architecture and delivery for cybersecurity projects, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, and maintaining security standards. Key responsibilities include leading solution design and architecture reviews, managing technical delivery across multiple engagements, providing technical leadership to team members, acting as the escalation point for complex issues, and engaging with customers at a strategic level. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, significant experience in cybersecurity (especially with Microsoft solutions), and strong communication and leadership skills. The company encourages candidates to apply by sending their CV to the provided email address.
Must have
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in Cybersecurity, with substantial hands-on exposure to Microsoft Security solutions.
- At least 2 years of experience in technical leadership, solution architecture, design reviews, workstream management, mentoring or coordinating multiple customer engagements.
- Proven experience delivering enterprise cybersecurity projects within a Microsoft Partner, MSSP, consulting or regulated-industry environment.
- Strong understanding of security architecture, threat modelling, incident response, detection engineering, risk assessments, compliance mapping and operational readiness.
- Experience with automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), including PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, Bicep/ARM, Terraform and Logic Apps.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, KQL, SOAR and related Microsoft Security technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to manage technical escalations, customer expectations, project delivery risks and quality assurance.
- Strong pre-sales capabilities, including requirements gathering, solution design, proposal development and technical presentations.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving and team leadership skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver projects within agreed timelines.
- Ability to understand customer challenges, recommend appropriate solutions and work closely with support teams to improve technical capabilities and processes.
Nice to have
- Postgraduate qualifications in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Technology Management or Business Administration will be an added advantage.
- Relevant Microsoft Security certifications are highly desirable.
Technologies
- Azure
- Bicep
- Cybersecurity
- Infrastructure as Code
- PowerShell
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Terraform
- Threat Hunting
Highlights
Applicants are encouraged to send their updated CV to careers@talentexpress.lk. Relevant Microsoft Security certifications are highly desirable. The listing mentions a WhatsApp contact for inquiries: 0779 391 791.
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