Microsoft Senior Cyber Security Consultant

Come join us

Engage in exciting, complex projects and play a vital role in transforming clients' Cyber Defense strategies. Collaborate with a team of experts, share knowledge, and develop thought leadership. Stay at the forefront of Microsoft Security technology and grow into a leader in Cyber Defense. **Together we do what matters.**

Skills and experiences

**Required technical skills**:

- 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity with strong expertise in Microsoft Entra & Unified Threat protection (Defender and Sentinel Solutions)
- **Microsoft Entra (Identity & Access Management - IAM)**:
- Strategic Design & Architecture: Lead the architectural design, implementation, and optimization of complex Microsoft Entra solutions, including hybrid identity configurations (Entra Connect, Pass-through Authentication, PHS, ADFS modernization) and cloud-native deployments.
- Advanced Features: Design and implement sophisticated Conditional Access policies, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) strategies, Privileged Identity Management (PIM) for JIT/JEA, and Entra ID Protection for risk-based access.
- Identity Governance: Implement and manage Entra Identity Governance features (access reviews, entitlement management) and B2B Collaboration for secure external partner access.
- **Microsoft Defender Portfolio (Security Operations**)**:
- Strategic Design & Architecture: Lead the architecture, deployment, and optimization of the comprehensive Sentinel SIEM& SOAR (mandatory) & Microsoft Defender suite, including Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps (MDCA), Defender for Cloud, and Defender for O365.
- Threat Detection & Response: Design and implement EDR/XDR strategies utilizing Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Identity for proactive threat hunting, incident investigation, and automated remediation.
- Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM): Leverage Defender for Cloud to assess, strengthen, and monitor the security posture of cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).
- Security Operations Integration: Integrate Defender signals with Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR) for centralized logging, alerting, and automated incident response workflows.
- Vulnerability Management: Utilize Defender for Endpoint's threat and vulnerability management capabilities to identify, prioritize, and remediate organizational weaknesses.
- External Attack Surface Management: Experience with Defender External Attack Surface Management (formerly RiskIQ) for discovering and managing external digital assets.
- Automation & Scripting: Develop and implement automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, Kusto Query Language (KQL), and Azure DevOps for security operations, policy enforcement, and reporting across both Entra and Defender platforms.
- Knowledge of PowerShell scripting for security automation and incident response

**Qualifications**:

- 8+ years of progressive experience in IT and cybersecurity, with a significant portion dedicated to Identity & Access Management and Security Operations, including at least 5 years in a leadership, management, or client-facing consulting role.
- Extensive hands-on expertise with Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) and the comprehensive Microsoft Defender Security Operations is mandatory.
- Proven track record of successfully designing, implementing, and managing complex security solutions in diverse enterprise environments.
- Highly desirable certifications: Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate, CISSP, CISM, CCSP, PMP.Strong understanding of broader cybersecurity domains, network security, cloud computing platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), and enterprise IT infrastructure.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to articulate complex technical and business concepts clearly and persuasively to all levels of an organization.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team in a consulting or advisory capacity.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Good to have Microsoft Security certifications e.g. SC100, AZ500, SC200, SC300

About you

Characteristics that can spell success for this role:

- Seen as a role model and acts as a leader.
- Consultative, collaborative, relationship builder.
- Problem-solver, patient, quality-driven
- Talented in designing and implementing technology solutions.
- You take full accountability to lead and manage projects, providing operational leadership for work efforts requiring significant coordination.
- You create and implement work plans for assigned projects, programs, and clients against established operational objectives.

What you'll do
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