Microsoft Security Architecture Lead Job KPMG

Job Title: Microsoft Security Architecture Lead
Date Posted: 13/07/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Management
Employer: KPMG
Industry: IT
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 27/07/2026

Looking for an IT job in Kenya? KPMG is hiring a Microsoft Security Architecture Lead skilled in Microsoft security solutions, cloud security architecture, enterprise threat management, and identity governance.

Position Summary

  • 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 is 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.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related technical discipline.
  • Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst (SC-200), Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300), and/or Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100) required.
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305) preferred.
  • 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.
  • Experience in African market technology delivery environments preferred

How to Apply

Filling the link is mandatory for consideration alongside your application to talentrecruit@kpmg.co.ke quoting ‘JOB TITLE’ The role will be shortlisted on a rolling basis

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