Microsoft Security Consultant

Remotedxb; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Quisitive in Dubai is seeking an experienced cloud security specialist to partner with clients and translate business goals into secure Microsoft solutions. You’ll assess Azure, Microsoft 365, and cloud environments, design defense-in-depth architectures, and implement Entra ID, Defender, Sentinel, Purview, and DLP controls.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of consulting in cloud security, strong client-facing skills, and certifications such as SC-100/SC-200/SC-300.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in cloud security, Azure security, or Microsoft 365 security.
• Hands‑on experience implementing and supporting Microsoft security technologies.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Entra ID and identity security best practices.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender security solutions and threat protection.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel and Azure Log Analytics.
• Knowledge of governance, compliance, data protection, and risk management.
• Strong consulting and client‑facing communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast‑paced consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to understand business objectives, security concerns, and risk priorities.
• Assess Microsoft 365, Azure, and cloud security environments and provide actionable recommendations.
• Design and implement Microsoft security solutions across identity, endpoint, threat protection, governance, compliance, and cloud security.
• Configure and support Microsoft Entra ID capabilities including MFA, SSPR, Conditional Access, and PIM.
• Deploy and optimize Defender technologies including Defender for Endpoint, Identity, and Cloud.
• Implement endpoint management and security controls using Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Manager.
• Build security monitoring and reporting solutions using Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Log Analytics, and KQL.
• Support data protection and compliance initiatives utilizing Microsoft Purview and DLP.
• Develop automation and operational efficiencies using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph.
• Deliver trusted advisory services to help clients increase security maturity.

Skills

Cloud security

Azure security

Microsoft 365 security

Identity security

Threat protection

Governance & compliance

MFA / Entra ID

PowerShell automation

Microsoft Graph

Zero Trust

Tools

Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft Defender

Sentinel

Azure Log Analytics

Purview

DLP

Intune

Endpoint Manager

PowerShell

Azure Automation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to understand business objectives, security concerns, and risk management priorities
• Assess Microsoft 365, Azure, and cloud security environments and provide actionable recommendations
• Design and implement Microsoft security solutions across identity, endpoint, threat protection, governance, compliance, and cloud security
• Configure and support Microsoft Entra ID capabilities including MFA, SSPR, Conditional Access, and PIM
• Deploy and optimize Microsoft Defender technologies including Defender for Endpoint, Identity, and Cloud
• Implement endpoint management and security controls using Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Manager
• Build security monitoring and reporting solutions using Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Log Analytics, and KQL
• Support data protection and compliance initiatives utilizing Microsoft Purview and DLP
• Develop automation and operational efficiencies using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph
• Deliver trusted advisory services to help clients increase security maturity

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in cloud security, Azure security, or Microsoft 365 security
• Hands‑on experience implementing and supporting Microsoft security technologies
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Entra ID and identity security best practices
• Experience with Microsoft Defender security solutions and threat protection
• Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel and Azure Log Analytics
• Knowledge of governance, compliance, data protection, and risk management
• Strong consulting and client‑facing communication skills
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast‑paced consulting environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for a Microsoft partner or managed services provider
• Expertise in Exchange, Active Directory, or hybrid identity projects
• Advanced Microsoft Sentinel, detection engineering, or incident response experience
• Experience with PowerShell automation, Microsoft Graph, or Azure Automation
• Knowledge of Microsoft Purview, Information Protection, and DLP
• Experience with Zero Trust and cloud security posture management
• Microsoft certifications such as SC‑100, SC‑200, SC‑300, SC‑400, AZ‑500, or MS‑102

About the Company

Quisitive is a leading global Microsoft partner specializing in cloud transformation, enterprise data strategy, cybersecurity, and agentic AI. The company delivers cloud solutions, artificial intelligence, and business applications across the United States, Canada, and India.