| Job Title: | Microsoft Security Specialist |
| Division: | Microsoft |
| Location & Address: | Kyalami, Midrand, Johannesburg |
| Reports to: | Microsoft Brand Manager |
| Direct Subordinates: | 0 |
| Total Staff in Function: | 13 |
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JOB SUMMARY:
Main Purpose of Position:
- To manage and ensure the growth and development of the relevant brand portfolio from a Sales and Pre-sales perspec-tive.
- To operate as the internal point of contact between Resellers and all internal teams involved with the Microsoft Cyber Security
- Program including Sales and Operations with a specific focus on the Security areas across Modern Workplace and Azure
- Driving Net Partner Acquisition (NPA), Net Customer Acquisition (NCA), and upselling into security-specific features across MWS and Azure while building and maintaining strong and long-lasting relationships with partners.
- Supporting partners throughout their Security journeys including the enablement of partners across the program, com-petencies, and relevant Azure Sales plays.
- Supporting partners with general product queries, selling, scoping, quoting, and providing pre-sales support.
- Leveraging all areas of the business to drive partner and net-customer acquisition (NCA)
- Supporting the brand team in achieving vendor-set targets as part of Sure Step-related activities and driving Azure Con-sumption Revenue (ACR)
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PERFORMANCE STANDARDS |
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Vendor and Business Development
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Administration |
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OUR CORE VALUES:
- Trust
It is the starting point of being able to work together. When we trust, we feel safe.
- Enjoyment
Be happy at work and love what you do. This is an overall productivity booster and enhances performance.
- Teamwork
Strive to work productively in cooperation with one another, fostering a healthy atmosphere with mutual support, thus allow-ing everyone to achieve their own work-related goals.
- Integrity
Be honest and truthful in your dealings with peers, customers, and vendors.
- Accountability
Accountability allows us to learn. Be accountable for the consequences of your actions.
- Respect
Respect is not only a promise, but it is supported by actions.
- Passion
Passion is the energy that keeps us going. Everyone at Epsidon, puts their heart into their work and is passionate about be-coming the best version of themselves.
- Attitude
Professionalism and positivity are the demonstrated attitudes with internal and external stakeholders.
REQUIREMENTS:
Internal training associated with competencies:
- During the first week of your employment, you’ll be presented with a meticulously crafted learning map designed to seamlessly guide you through your on-the-job training experience.
- Staying abreast with technology and program changes and all product-related notifications affecting the business.
- Training and Presentation skills
Minimum Qualifications:
- To maintain your role as a Microsoft Security Specialist, it is essential to obtain specific certifications to stay current with the latest Microsoft security technologies.
- As part of this requirement, you must complete at least one of the following certifications per quarter:
- MS-500: Microsoft 365 Certified – Security Administrator Associate
- AZ-500: Microsoft Certified – Azure Security Engineer Associate
- SC-200: Microsoft Certified – Security Operations Analyst Associate
- SC-300: Microsoft Certified – Identity and Access Administrator Associate
- SC-400: Microsoft Certified – Information Protection Administrator Associate
Minimum Experience:
- 3 – 5 years of experience in a similar role.
- SC-900 – A base requirement for this role
- MS-900 – A base requirement for this role
Office Requirements:
- Office-based working environment.
- Semi-formal dress code.
- Working hours are from 08:00 – 17:00.
- Excellent international business language skills (English), both written and verbal.
- Reliable transport to and from the office.
Note:
- This is a permanent position subject to a three-month probationary period.
- You will be required to perform such duties as reasonably required by the business.
- Your job description may be amended from time to time if it is valid and reasonable.
- You will serve the Company or any Associated Entity in such capacity as management may reasonably require.
- Duties must be performed` faithfully, diligently, and to the best of your abilities.
- You agree to use your best endeavors to promote the best interests of the Company and any Associated Entity.
- You may be required within reason, to work outside of set duties and/or perform in more than one role.
