Microsoft Security Architects and Engineers
DEFEND Limited
Microsoft Security Architects and Engineers
DEFEND Limited· Professional Services
About this role
DEFEND is growing its Microsoft Security Practice
We are on the hunt for Architects and Engineers who like being at the front of customer delivery, improving security posture, getting full value from Microsoft licensing, and helping organisations adopt AI and agents securely.
We are actively hiring:
- Senior Cybersecurity Architects to design security solutions across the full Microsoft stack, set technical direction on customer engagements and guide engineers through implementation; and
- Senior Cybersecurity Engineers to deploy and configure Microsoft Defender, Entra, Purview and Defender for Cloud for customers of all sizes and complexity.
We want to hear from you if you have hands-on experience implementing some or all of the following tools:
- Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel: SC-200
- Identity and access with Microsoft Entra: SC-300
- Data security with Microsoft Purview: SC-401
- Cloud and AI workload security with Defender for Cloud: SC-500 (or a current AZ-500)
Preferred certifications or experience include:
- SC-100 is expected (required for architects) and would be a highly valued certification if you're an engineer
- GH-300 (GitHub Copilot)
- AI-103 (AI apps and agents on Azure)
- AB-100 (Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect)
It's ok if you don't tick every box, DEFEND will support you to complete any core certifications required for you to do your role
About DEFEND:
Our dream at DEFEND is to improve everyday life by creating a cyber resilient world. Over the last few years, we've experienced phenomenal growth, working with a wide variety of customers and winning several industry awards, including Microsoft's Global Security Partner of the Year for 2025!
Why DEFEND?
We believe in investing in our employees’ growth and providing them with opportunities to advance their skills and careers. We offer a collaborative workplace culture, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where innovative thinking is encouraged.
By joining our innovative and creative team you will have the opportunity to contribute a variety of cybersecurity outcomes, from culture & awareness of cyber resilience, through to offensive & defensive security. No matter what your role, everyone at DEFEND contributes towards our dream of creating a cyber resilient world.
The benefits of working at DEFEND
In addition to working for a growing, dynamic NZ company, DEFEND offers the following benefits to all our DEFENDers
- 3.5% Kiwisaver on top of your base salary
- Southern Cross Health Insurance coverage
- Mobile and Broadband discounts for yourself and family
- Flexible, hybrid work environment
- An allowance to contribute to your home office setup
- Access to EAP services to support you across a range of wellbeing needs
Diversity & Inclusion:
At DEFEND, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We know from experience that people from underrepresented groups often don’t apply for roles they don’t feel they meet all the criteria for. We’re committed to creating an environment that enables all our team to thrive. If you think you have what it takes, but don’t check every single box, please consider applying. We’d love to hear how you might contribute to the team and being our next DEFENDer.
Ready to help shape the future of cybersecurity in New Zealand? Apply now or learn more at: https://defend.co.nz/careers/
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This Microsoft Security Architects and Engineers position at DEFEND Limited was posted on Oct 14, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Microsoft Security Architects and Engineers
DEFEND Limited
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