Senior Security Architect / Team Lead New

Why SoftwareOne?

SoftwareOne is a global provider of software and cloud solutions. With a presence in over 70 countries and more than 12,000 professionals, we help organizations optimize software investments, modernize applications, and unlock the value of cloud, data, and AI.

Our people are at the core of everything we do. We enable collaboration across borders, continuous learning, and opportunities to grow in a fast-evolving technology landscape. Whether your focus is on technology, customer success, or business operations, your ideas matter, and your contributions make a difference.

Join a global team where you can build your skills, work with leading technologies, and make a real impact for our customers.

The role

Are you passionate about designing secure, resilient environments using the Microsoft security ecosystem while helping organizations strengthen their security posture and manage risk?

Do you enjoy leading security projects, mentoring technical teams, and acting as a trusted advisor on Zero Trust, cloud security, and security operations strategies?

Would you like to be part of a growing global IT company that invests in its employees?

Practical Information

Location: Belgrade, Serbia | Reports to: Cloud Services Director | Work arrangement: Hybrid | Contract type: Full-time | Visa status: Valid working visa for Serbia | Language requirements: Fluent/professional English, and Serbian, written and verbal

As our Senior Security Architect / Team Lead, you will shape and lead modern security architectures across the Microsoft security ecosystem, ensuring secure, compliant, and resilient environments. You will architect Zero Trust, cloud security, and security operations solutions while establishing security standards and guiding complex customer engagements. In parallel, you will mentor a team of security professionals, oversee successful project delivery, and act as a trusted advisor on security strategy and risk.

Key Responsibilities

Define security architecture and protection strategies across the Microsoft security ecosystem (Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Entra ID, Defender for Cloud, Purview), ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements.

Design Zero Trust architectures, including identity and access management (Entra ID, Conditional Access, PIM), segmentation, and protection of devices, data, and workloads across Azure and hybrid environments.

Lead the design and implementation of SIEM/SOAR solutions (Microsoft Sentinel), including detection rules, automated response playbooks, and security monitoring models.

Conduct security assessments, threat modeling, and architecture reviews, while defining security standards, guidelines, and reference architectures.

Lead and develop a team of security consultants and engineers by allocating resources, setting quality standards, mentoring team members, and ensuring successful project delivery.

Communicate security risks to clients and internal stakeholders, translate technical findings into business recommendations, and support pre-sales and advisory engagements.

What we need to see from you

Proven experience designing security architectures across the Microsoft security ecosystem, including Defender XDR, Sentinel, Entra ID, Defender for Cloud, and Purview.

Deep expertise in Zero Trust, identity and access management, Conditional Access, PIM, segmentation, and protection across Azure and hybrid environments.

Hands-on experience with SIEM/SOAR solutions, including detection rules, automated playbooks, and security monitoring in Microsoft Sentinel.

Ability to conduct security assessments, threat modeling, and architecture reviews, and to define security standards and reference architectures.

Experience leading security teams, managing resources and quality, and delivering projects successfully within scope and timelines.

Strong client-facing and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risks into business recommendations and support pre-sales activities.

Solid understanding of business, risk, and regulatory requirements related to security architecture and governance.

What we offer

Our company benefits vary based on your location, but always include:    

Global company culture: We defined our 6 core values through our company culture (https://www.softwareone.com/en/our-story/our-values)   

A mentor who supports your successful start and is at your side with advice and action   

President’s Club: Recognition awarded by leadership and your peers   

Lifelong education: A variety of training and development opportunities   

Hire to Grow: We optimize our internal structures and feedback culture constantly to be your Employer of Choice, today and in future 

Job Function

Services

Accommodations

SoftwareOne welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, email us at reasonable.accommodations@softwareone.com.

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At SoftwareOne, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, we encourage experienced individuals that have taken an intentional career break and are now prepared to return to work to explore our SOAR program.