Security Consultant (Microsoft Azure & M365)

Accountabilities:

• Partner with customers to assess security challenges, business objectives, compliance requirements, and technical environments, translating those needs into practical Microsoft security solutions.
• Configure and support Microsoft Entra ID, identity governance, multi-factor authentication, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and related privileged-access capabilities.
• Design, implement, and optimize Microsoft Defender solutions across identity, endpoints, email, Microsoft 365, Azure, and cloud security posture management environments.
• Support endpoint protection, compliance, and device-management initiatives using Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Manager, helping customers strengthen their overall security posture.
• Configure and support Microsoft Purview capabilities for information protection, data governance, compliance, and related security requirements.
• Use Azure Log Analytics and security insights to monitor customer environments, investigate security events, identify improvement opportunities, and strengthen operational visibility.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell automation and other efficiency-focused solutions that improve consistency, reduce manual effort, and support repeatable delivery.
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, technical specialists, and customer stakeholders throughout project delivery, contributing to successful implementation and optimization of security initiatives.

Requirements:

• 2–5 years of experience in Azure security engineering, including configuring security controls, monitoring environments, addressing security issues, and supporting incident response activities.
• Hands-on experience implementing and managing Microsoft security controls, monitoring capabilities, and security best practices within enterprise or customer environments.
• Strong practical knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, identity governance, Conditional Access, MFA, and self-service password reset (SSPR).
• Experience with Microsoft Purview and information governance initiatives, with an understanding of how data protection and compliance requirements translate into technical controls.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Defender solutions, including Defender for Microsoft 365, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, and Defender for Cloud, including cloud security posture management capabilities.
• Strong customer-facing consulting and communication skills, with the ability to understand business requirements, explain technical concepts clearly, and build productive relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with the capacity to manage priorities and contribute effectively across multiple consulting engagements.
• Experience working directly in customer-facing consulting engagements is preferred, particularly in environments requiring technical discovery, solution implementation, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally as required for customer or project needs.
• Experience with a Microsoft-focused consulting or systems integration environment is preferred, along with knowledge of Exchange Online, Active Directory, and hybrid identity architectures.
• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, PowerShell, Azure Automation, and Kusto Query Language (KQL) is valued, as is knowledge of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Microsoft Information Protection (MIP).
• Network security experience and Microsoft security certifications such as SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, or AZ-500 are advantageous.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States; employer sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits:

• Fully remote position available anywhere in the United States, with a preference for candidates located in Central or Eastern time zones.
• Opportunity to work on complex Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 security initiatives spanning cloud, identity, endpoint, data protection, compliance, and security monitoring.
• Collaborative consulting environment with exposure to architects, technical specialists, customer stakeholders, and diverse security challenges.
• Opportunity to work with Microsoft's evolving security ecosystem and develop hands-on expertise across leading cloud and cybersecurity technologies.