Senior Cloud Security Advisor specializing in Microsoft Sentinel - Canada

Saransh Inc; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Montreal is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Advisor specializing in Microsoft Sentinel. The role involves designing, optimizing, and maintaining advanced security solutions for cloud and hybrid environments. Required qualifications include a degree in computer science or related field, 5 to 8 years of cybersecurity experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Sentinel and Azure. This is a contract position with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in cybersecurity.
• 3+ years in cloud / Microsoft Azure security.
• Experience in SIEM / SOAR implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy Microsoft Sentinel architectures.
• Integrate data sources for unified visibility.
• Optimize performance to reduce false positives.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Microsoft Sentinel proficiency

KQL

PowerShell

Python

Education

Degree in computer science or cybersecurity

Tools

Microsoft Azure

SIEM / SOAR tools

Job description

Role : Senior Cloud Security Advisor specializing in Microsoft Sentinel

Location : Montreal, QC Canada (Hybrid - Twice a week onsite is must)

Job Type : Contract

Description :

• As a Senior Cloud Security Advisor specializing in Microsoft Sentinel, the incumbent will be the cornerstone of the design, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of advanced security solutions based on Microsoft Sentinel for our clients.
• You will act as a technical expert and strategic advisor, ensuring the protection of their cloud and hybrid environments against emerging cyber threats.

Responsibilities :

Design and deploy Microsoft Sentinel architectures tailored to customer needs;

Integrate various data sources (cloud, on-premises, third-party) for unified visibility;

Configure analysis rules, connectors, detection models, and watch lists;

Optimize performance and reduce false positives by adjusting rules;

Automate incident responses with Playbooks (Azure Logic Apps);

Develop scripts (PowerShell, KQL, Python) to automate and validate security;

Collaborate with internal and customer teams, lead workshops, and write reports;

Act as SME of the Sentinel project.

Required :

Degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Equivalent mix of Cyber certification will be considered.

5 to 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, including 3+ years in cloud / Microsoft Azure security;

Experience in SIEM / SOAR implementation, SOC operations, incident response;

Experience in professional services : customer relations, workshops, documentation, presentations;

Advanced expertise in Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM / SOAR, KQL, UEBA, playbooks, threat hunting);

Proficiency in Microsoft Azure security : Defender, Azure AD / Entra ID, IAM, NSG, Azure Policy;

Strong skills in KQL, PowerShell, and Python for automation and analysis;

Good understanding of cloud architectures (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and hybrid / multi-cloud environments;

Knowledge of networking (TCP / IP, VPN, firewalls, IDS / IPS, EDR) and cybersecurity standards (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR);

Good to have :

Microsoft AZ-500, SC-200, SC-100 certifications (an asset);

Cybersecurity certifications : CISSP, CCSP, SANS GSEC ranges (an asset);