Usamah Siddiqui

About Usamah Siddiqui

As a Security Solutions Architect with Stratascale (a SHI company) my focus is on guiding clients through the complexities of Microsoft Security adoption, particularly in areas such as Identity and Access Management, Information Protection, and Endpoint Security. Our team has successfully architected and implemented robust security controls leveraging Microsoft Azure and M365 E5 Security Services, ensuring our clients\' infrastructure is resilient against evolving threats.My educational foundation in Business and Information Systems from the New Jersey Institute of Technology is the bedrock of my approach to solving complex security challenges. I am deeply committed to customer satisfaction, leading technical discussions that translate intricate security requirements into actionable strategies, and fostering an environment of trust and expertise through hands-on collaboration and support.

Experience

1. Solutions Architect

   SHI International Corp.

   Dec 2024 — Present · Somerset, NJ, US

   Stratascale Microsoft Security Solutions Architecto Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze requirements and design solutions using Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Sentinel and Entra ID.o Create detailed architectural designs and documentation ensuring solutions meet business needs and follow best practices.o Configure and customize Microsoft tools to align with client requirements and integrate with existing 3rd party security tools.o Conduct testing and validation of solutions, manage their deployment, and create comprehensive documentation for them.o Identify automation opportunities for security processes, develop automation scripts, and collaborate with sales teams to provide technical expertise during the presalesphase.Leading the delivery of Microsoft ThreatProtection solutions, including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, Cloud Apps, and Entra ID protection.• Engage in practice development and sales activities including, opportunity origination, client proposal development, and deal closure.• Advising CISOs and security leaders on threat detection, incident response, and security operations transformation.• Designing and implementing enterprise-wide detection and response strategies aligned with Zero Trust and MITRE ATT & CK frameworks.• Managing large-scale security assessments, maturity roadmaps, and regulatory compliance engagements.• Leading and mentoring multidisciplinary teams across multiple client engagements.• Driving business development efforts, including proposal development, client presentations, and thought leadership.• Staying current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and Microsoft security innovations to inform client strategies.

Education

• New Jersey Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Business and Information Systems