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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 Security Architect
Align your credentials to SOC code 15-1299
Security Architect maps to SOC code 15-1299 in O*NET, which USCIS uses to evaluate specialty occupation status. Make sure your resume, degree, and job title language match this classification before your employer files the LCA.
Filter employers by active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to search Security Architect roles filtered by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings. This surfaces employers who have already filed for this exact role, cutting out companies that say they sponsor but haven't done it for this position.
Request the prevailing wage tier in writing
Your employer must file the LCA at Level I, II, III, or IV. Ask for the wage level before signing an offer. Level I filings for senior Security Architect roles draw USCIS scrutiny, so confirm the wage level matches your actual seniority.
Verify your employer is E-Verify enrolled
H-1B employers must participate in E-Verify. Confirm enrollment before your start date, not after. A company that isn't enrolled can't legally employ you on H-1B status and will need to register before USCIS approves the petition.
Document security certifications alongside your degree
USCIS treats CISSP, CISM, or similar credentials as supporting evidence for specialty occupation, not substitutes for a degree. Include them in your petition package alongside transcripts to strengthen the employer's case that the role requires specialized theoretical knowledge.
Time premium processing around your cap-gap window
If you're transitioning from OPT, your work authorization lasts until October 1 under cap-gap rules. Premium processing gets a decision within 15 business days, giving you certainty before that deadline instead of waiting on standard USCIS processing timelines.
H-1B Visa Security Architect: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Architect role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Security Architect qualifies because the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information security, or a closely related field as a standard industry requirement. USCIS evaluates this using the DOL's O*NET profile for the role's SOC code. Employers should document that the position normally requires this degree level, not just that a degree is preferred.
How do I find employers who have actually sponsored H-1B visas for Security Architects before?
Migrate Mate filters Security Architect job listings by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can see which employers have filed H-1B petitions for this specific role. This is more reliable than asking recruiters, because LCA records are public data submitted directly to the DOL before each H-1B petition is filed with USCIS.
What wage level should my employer file my LCA at for a Security Architect role?
Most Security Architect roles are senior positions that should be filed at Level III or Level IV on the OFLC Wage Search prevailing wage scale. A Level I or II filing for a senior architect role can trigger an RFE from USCIS questioning whether the position genuinely requires specialty occupation expertise. Review the wage level before your employer submits the LCA.
Can my employer file an H-1B for a Security Architect role if it involves remote work across multiple states?
Yes, but your employer must file a separate LCA for each worksite location where you'll spend more than 30 workdays per year, using the prevailing wage for each location. Security roles with cloud or federal compliance components often involve multiple client sites. Your employer should account for all anticipated work locations when preparing the LCA before submitting to USCIS.
Does holding a CISSP or CISM certification help my H-1B petition as a Security Architect?
Certifications like CISSP or CISM strengthen the petition as supporting evidence but don't replace a qualifying degree in your H-1B package. USCIS uses them to corroborate that the role requires specialized knowledge, which is useful if your degree is in a field adjacent to information security rather than directly in it. Include transcripts and job duties alongside any certifications.