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Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Architect Manager
LOCATION
HOUSTON
ADDITIONAL LOCATION(S)
DALLAS
JOB DESCRIPTION
Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Architect Manager
You Belong Here
The Protiviti Career provides opportunity to learn, inspire, and advance within a collaborative and inclusive culture. We hire curious individuals for whom learning is a passion. We lean into our mission: We Care. We Collaborate. We Deliver.
At every level, we champion leaders who live our values of integrity, inclusion, innovation, and commitment to success. Imagining our work as a journey, we believe integrity guides our way, inclusion moves us forward together, innovation creates new destinations, and our commitment to success empowers us to deliver on our vision to be the most trusted global consulting firm.
Where We Need You
Protiviti is looking for a Technology Consulting Manager to join our growing Microsoft SCI team.
What You Can Expect
As a Manager, you’ll partner with our clients to solve complex business problems and provide impactful advice and solutions. You’ll develop lasting relationships with client personnel and further these relationships through quality product delivery. You’ll foster a network within the business community and serve as an ambassador of Protiviti in the market. You will also be a mentor, trainer, and coach to Consultants and Senior Consultants as you facilitate the successful completion of project work plans.
The Protiviti Microsoft Services team provides Security services to Clients for the strategy, planning, design, migration and implementation of a wide range of solutions utilizing Microsoft Security solutions such as, but not limited to:
- M365 Security & Compliance applications
- Microsoft Purview
- Microsoft Defender
- Microsoft Intune
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Microsoft Agent 365
What Will Help You Be Successful
- You enjoy working with the Microsoft security & compliance suite of applications.
- You are motivated to learn and interested in all things related to Microsoft 365 Security technologies, including the latest trends and developments.
- You are passionate about building relationships with clients and providing exceptional experiences.
- You have an inherent interest in project management and team leadership.
- You promote a positive team culture that fosters open communication among all engagement team members.
- You create development opportunities for others, including participating in the creation and rollout of training, and ways for your team to improve our clients and communities.
- You have interest in participating in the preparation of client proposals and strategies to win new business.
- You have interest in working with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries.
Do Your Talents Include the Following?
- Demonstrated experience with:
- Strong expertise with the Microsoft 365 Security suite from a technical design, implementation and administration standpoint
- Specific focus on experience architecting and implementing Microsoft Purview (IP, DLP, DLM, eDiscovery) across the collaboration suite of SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, & Exchange
- Delivering business solutions on Microsoft 365. (expertise related GCC and GCCH is desired but not required)
- Working with global and large M365 tenants
- Some of the following Microsoft and other technologies:
- Entra
- Intune
- Defender
- Sentinel
- Azure
- Microsoft Graph
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft technology stack.
- Evaluating, summarizing, organizing, and interpreting data.
- Establishing and cultivating business relationships and a professional network, including with senior executives.
- Ability to translate and communicate challenges to client personnel, including executives.
- Leadership and direct supervisory experience of teams including conducting performance appraisals, mentoring and coaching, oversight and review of work, coordination across teams, and understanding how to motivate.
Your Educational and Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., MIS, Engineering, Computer Science or related technical degree)
- 5+ years working in professional services or industry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications with specific emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Secondary emphasis on Visio and Access.
- Professional Certification such as Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900), CISSP, or similar strongly preferred.
Our Hybrid Workplace
Protiviti practices a hybrid model, which is a combination of working in person with a purpose and working remotely. This model creates meaningful experiences for our people and our clients while offering a flexible environment. The ratio of remote to in-person requirements vary by client, project, team, and other business factors. Our people work both in-person in local Protiviti offices and on client sites, which can include local or out-of-state travel based on.
Starting salary is based on a full-time equivalent schedule. Placement in the range is dependent upon experience, skills and geographic work location. Below is the salary range for this job.
- $125,000.00 - $200,000.00
Our annual bonus plan provides eligible employees additional cash and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities. Below is the bonus target opportunity for this job.
- 12%
The total cash range is estimated from the sum of the base salary range plus the bonus target opportunity. Below is the estimated total cash range for this job.
- $140,000.00 - $224,000.00
Employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverages, FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave up to 10 weeks, and short/long term disability. We offer eligible employees a company 401(k) savings and investment plan with an employer match of 50% on the first 6% of your contributions. We provide Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of (CTO) varies based on years of service. New hires receive up to 20 days of CTO per calendar year. Protiviti also recognizes up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year.
Learn more about the variety of rewards we offer at Protiviti at https://www.protiviti.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/2026_u.s._benefit_highlights.pdf.
Any benefits outlined are part of our reward offerings for full-time employees in the U.S. Your Open Enrollment materials, insurance contracts, plan documents and Summary Plan Descriptions together comprise the official plan document which legally governs the administration of your benefit plans. Protiviti reserves the right to terminate or amend your benefit plans in any way and at any time.
Protiviti is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran
As part of Protiviti’s employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Protiviti is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to HRSolutions@roberthalf.com or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.
In your email please include the following:
- The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.
- The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.
For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Protiviti will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Protiviti will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states – West Virginia, Alaska.
Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.
JOB LOCATION
TX PRO HOUSTON
JOB REQUISITION
Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Architect Manager
LOCATION
HOUSTON
ADDITIONAL LOCATION(S)
DALLAS
JOB DESCRIPTION
Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Architect Manager
You Belong Here
The Protiviti Career provides opportunity to learn, inspire, and advance within a collaborative and inclusive culture. We hire curious individuals for whom learning is a passion. We lean into our mission: We Care. We Collaborate. We Deliver.
At every level, we champion leaders who live our values of integrity, inclusion, innovation, and commitment to success. Imagining our work as a journey, we believe integrity guides our way, inclusion moves us forward together, innovation creates new destinations, and our commitment to success empowers us to deliver on our vision to be the most trusted global consulting firm.
Where We Need You
Protiviti is looking for a Technology Consulting Manager to join our growing Microsoft SCI team.
What You Can Expect
As a Manager, you’ll partner with our clients to solve complex business problems and provide impactful advice and solutions. You’ll develop lasting relationships with client personnel and further these relationships through quality product delivery. You’ll foster a network within the business community and serve as an ambassador of Protiviti in the market. You will also be a mentor, trainer, and coach to Consultants and Senior Consultants as you facilitate the successful completion of project work plans.
The Protiviti Microsoft Services team provides Security services to Clients for the strategy, planning, design, migration and implementation of a wide range of solutions utilizing Microsoft Security solutions such as, but not limited to:
- M365 Security & Compliance applications
- Microsoft Purview
- Microsoft Defender
- Microsoft Intune
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Microsoft Agent 365
What Will Help You Be Successful
- You enjoy working with the Microsoft security & compliance suite of applications.
- You are motivated to learn and interested in all things related to Microsoft 365 Security technologies, including the latest trends and developments.
- You are passionate about building relationships with clients and providing exceptional experiences.
- You have an inherent interest in project management and team leadership.
- You promote a positive team culture that fosters open communication among all engagement team members.
- You create development opportunities for others, including participating in the creation and rollout of training, and ways for your team to improve our clients and communities.
- You have interest in participating in the preparation of client proposals and strategies to win new business.
- You have interest in working with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries.
Do Your Talents Include the Following?
- Demonstrated experience with:
- Strong expertise with the Microsoft 365 Security suite from a technical design, implementation and administration standpoint
- Specific focus on experience architecting and implementing Microsoft Purview (IP, DLP, DLM, eDiscovery) across the collaboration suite of SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, & Exchange
- Delivering business solutions on Microsoft 365. (expertise related GCC and GCCH is desired but not required)
- Working with global and large M365 tenants
- Some of the following Microsoft and other technologies:
- Entra
- Intune
- Defender
- Sentinel
- Azure
- Microsoft Graph
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft technology stack.
- Evaluating, summarizing, organizing, and interpreting data.
- Establishing and cultivating business relationships and a professional network, including with senior executives.
- Ability to translate and communicate challenges to client personnel, including executives.
- Leadership and direct supervisory experience of teams including conducting performance appraisals, mentoring and coaching, oversight and review of work, coordination across teams, and understanding how to motivate.
Your Educational and Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., MIS, Engineering, Computer Science or related technical degree)
- 5+ years working in professional services or industry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications with specific emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Secondary emphasis on Visio and Access.
- Professional Certification such as Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900), CISSP, or similar strongly preferred.
Our Hybrid Workplace
Protiviti practices a hybrid model, which is a combination of working in person with a purpose and working remotely. This model creates meaningful experiences for our people and our clients while offering a flexible environment. The ratio of remote to in-person requirements vary by client, project, team, and other business factors. Our people work both in-person in local Protiviti offices and on client sites, which can include local or out-of-state travel based on.
Starting salary is based on a full-time equivalent schedule. Placement in the range is dependent upon experience, skills and geographic work location. Below is the salary range for this job.
- $125,000.00 - $200,000.00
Our annual bonus plan provides eligible employees additional cash and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities. Below is the bonus target opportunity for this job.
- 12%
The total cash range is estimated from the sum of the base salary range plus the bonus target opportunity. Below is the estimated total cash range for this job.
- $140,000.00 - $224,000.00
Employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverages, FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave up to 10 weeks, and short/long term disability. We offer eligible employees a company 401(k) savings and investment plan with an employer match of 50% on the first 6% of your contributions. We provide Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of (CTO) varies based on years of service. New hires receive up to 20 days of CTO per calendar year. Protiviti also recognizes up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year.
Learn more about the variety of rewards we offer at Protiviti at https://www.protiviti.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/2026_u.s._benefit_highlights.pdf.
Any benefits outlined are part of our reward offerings for full-time employees in the U.S. Your Open Enrollment materials, insurance contracts, plan documents and Summary Plan Descriptions together comprise the official plan document which legally governs the administration of your benefit plans. Protiviti reserves the right to terminate or amend your benefit plans in any way and at any time.
Protiviti is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran
As part of Protiviti’s employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Protiviti is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to HRSolutions@roberthalf.com or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.
In your email please include the following:
- The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.
- The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.
For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Protiviti will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Protiviti will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states – West Virginia, Alaska.
Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.
JOB LOCATION
TX PRO HOUSTON
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Identity Access Management
Align your credentials to SOC codes
IAM roles file under SOC 15-1212 (Information Security Analysts) or 15-1299. Pull your O*NET profile for whichever code your target employer uses and verify your degree field maps to the listed educational requirements before applying.
Target regulated industries with filing history
Financial institutions, health systems, and federal contractors are under constant compliance pressure around identity governance. These sectors sponsor H-1B IAM roles at higher rates than unregulated industries, so prioritize them when building your target employer list.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter IAM job listings by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that haven't sponsored the role before.
Check prevailing wage before your offer
Run your specific SOC code and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for that location, so knowing Level II versus Level III thresholds gives you a realistic anchor.
Document tool-specific experience for the LCA
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for IAM roles. Resumes listing SailPoint, CyberArk, Okta, or Azure AD administration alongside relevant certifications like CISSP or CISM strengthen the employer's position when responding to a Request for Evidence.
Time your cap filing around project onboarding
H-1B cap petitions filed in April take effect October 1. If your employer wants you on a critical IAM implementation before then, ask whether they qualify as a cap-exempt institution or whether a COS from F-1 OPT covers the gap.
H-1B Visa Identity Access Management: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Identity Access Management role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. IAM roles typically qualify because they require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the specific job duties, not just the title. Roles focused on identity governance, privileged access management, or directory services administration consistently meet the specialty occupation standard when the employer documents the degree requirement clearly.
Which employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for IAM positions?
Financial services firms, large health systems, federal contractors, and enterprise technology companies are the most active sponsors for IAM roles. These sectors face regulatory mandates around access controls and identity governance that create sustained demand. You can find employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for IAM roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL disclosure data by occupation.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move from a general IT role into a specialized IAM function at the same employer?
A material change in job duties can require an amended H-1B petition, even within the same company. If your SOC code changes or the new role involves meaningfully different responsibilities, your employer should file an amended I-129 before the transition takes effect. Failing to amend can create a status gap that affects future extensions or green card filings.
How does prevailing wage affect H-1B sponsorship for IAM engineers?
Your employer's Labor Condition Application must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. IAM roles in high-cost metro areas like New York or San Francisco carry higher Level II and Level III thresholds. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the applicable wage level before you receive an offer so you can evaluate whether the employer's LCA will reflect your actual scope of work.
Can I switch H-1B sponsors to a new IAM employer mid-status?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. If your current petition has been approved and you've been in valid H-1B status, a new employer can file a cap-exempt transfer petition and you can start working as soon as it's filed, without waiting for approval. The new employer must file an LCA for the IAM role at the new worksite before submitting the I-129 transfer.