Senior Consultant

Insight; Calgary; Remote; CAD 106,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead and deliver Microsoft 365 security and governance engagements. The role involves design, implementation, and pre-sales support across Purview, Entra, Defender, and related cloud security services. Strong consulting background with leadership capabilities is essential.

The successful candidate will mentor peers, collaborate with sales and services teams, and help drive customer outcomes in a flexible, remote setting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Microsoft 365 and cloud security delivery and design experience.
• 5+ years in a customer-facing technical consulting role.
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end projects in the Microsoft security and governance space.
• Provide design, implementation, and pre-sales support for security solutions.
• Mentor subject matter experts and collaborate with sales and services teams.
• Lead workshops, health checks, and security assessments for customers.

Skills

Microsoft 365 security

Cloud security

Governance

Pre-sales analysis

Project delivery

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft Defender

Job description

Senior Consultant

AB, CA, T2P 1G4

Requisition Number: 106683

Senior Consultant

Location: This role is fully remote

Salary: $125,000 CAD / annualized

Insight at a Glance

14,000+ engaged teammates globally

$8.2 billion in revenue in 2025

Certified as a Great Place to work in 9 Countries in 2025

Fortune 500 Company (No. 447) in 2025

Received 25+ industry and partner awards in the past year

$1.4M+ total charitable contributions in 2024 by Insight globally

Now is the time to bring your expertise to Insight. We are not just a tech company; we are a people‑first company. We believe that by unlocking the power of people and technology, we can accelerate transformation and achieve extraordinary results. As a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organizations through complex digital decisions.

About the role:

Senior consultant with deep Microsoft security and governance expertise. Provide consulting, analysis, design, and/or implementation support for Microsoft 365, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Defender, and other cloud security and compliance solutions. These activities include project delivery, solution proposal creation and delivery, customization, and integration with the intent of optimizing the customer’s security posture, strengthening governance and compliance, and delivering business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver end to end project success in the Microsoft security and governance space, leading complex and varied engagements as required.
• Provide technical leadership and support for customers in highly complex cloud and on-premises environments, with a focus on security, identity, data protection, and compliance.
• Provide pre-sales analysis, design, recommendations, and support for security and governance solutions focused around, but not limited to, Microsoft Purview (data governance, data loss prevention, information protection, insider risk, eDiscovery, compliance), Microsoft Entra (identity and access management, conditional access, identity governance), Microsoft Defender, Zero Trust architecture, security assessments, road mapping, and strategy.
• Design and implement information protection, data lifecycle, records management, and retention strategies aligned to customer regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with the sales and services support groups, external vendor partners, and the customers to ensure a smooth project experience, from presales conversations, through to design, implementation, and support.
• Work closely with the rest of the professional services team and its partners and sub-contractors.
• Deliver projects, assessments, roadmaps, health checks, whiteboarding sessions, and workshops for customers.
• Mentor other subject matter experts covering Microsoft security, governance, and related technology.
• Participate in advanced staging, complex configuration, and secure deployment of security and compliance workloads.
• Ensure vendor compliancy strategies are met, including but not limited to certifications.
• Limited travel when needed to attend events, and help customers with their projects and business challenges, while promoting Insight values.

What we’re looking for:

• 7+ years of Microsoft 365 and cloud security/governance delivery and design architecture experience.
• 5+ years technical consulting experience in a customer facing role.
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience proving subject matter expertise.
• Expert level knowledge of best practices around Microsoft security and governance solutions, including Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender, information protection, data loss prevention, compliance, Zero Trust, and emerging solutions and technologies within the stack.
• Strong understanding of identity and access management, conditional access, and identity governance.
• Relevant security certifications preferred (e.g., SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated knowledge or understanding of cloud providers (Azure, AWS, Google, etc.).

Be AmbITious: This opportunity is not just about what you do today but also about where you can go tomorrow. When you bring your hunger, heart, and harmony to Insight, your potential will be met with continuous opportunities to upskill, earn promotions, and elevate your career.

But what really sets us apart are our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Insight, we celebrate diversity of skills and experience so even if you don’t feel like your skills are a perfect match - we still want to hear from you!