Microsoft Security Consultant

Square One Resources; City Of London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Microsoft Security Consultant for a 3-month remote contract. The successful candidate will assess client security postures, implement Microsoft security solutions, and develop optimisations for Microsoft Sentinel. Key experience includes Microsoft Entra ID and Defender Suite. This is an excellent opportunity for those with strong stakeholder management and technical translation skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft security solutions and architecture.
• Ability to assess and improve security postures effectively.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assess customer security posture and provide tailored recommendations.
• Design, implement, and configure Microsoft security solutions.
• Develop and optimise Microsoft Sentinel use cases and dashboards.

Skills

Microsoft Entra ID - Identity Governance, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

Microsoft Defender Suite - Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, Cloud Apps, Defender for Cloud

Microsoft Sentinel - Playbooks, cost optimisation, analytics rules

Microsoft Purview - Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), eDiscovery, Insider Risk, Records Management

Security Architecture - Zero Trust frameworks, posture assessments, and strategy alignment

Strong customer engagement and stakeholder management abilities

Skilled at translating technical requirements into business-focused outcomes

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Microsoft Security Consultant

Location: United Kingdom (Remote Working)

Day Rate: £350 - £375 (Inside IR35)

Start Date: Immediate

Job Type: 3 Month Contract

Responsibilities/Objectives

• Assess customer security posture and provide tailored recommendations aligned to business needs
• Design, implement, and configure Microsoft security solutions across enterprise environments
• Develop and optimise Microsoft Sentinel use cases, analytics rules, dashboards, and playbooks
• Configure and manage Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, and PIM policies
• Deliver Microsoft Purview solutions covering DLP, Information Protection, Insider Risk, and eDiscovery
• Conduct security reviews and create detailed roadmaps with remediation plans
• Support Zero Trust adoption strategies and implementation projects
• Deliver workshops, training, and knowledge transfer sessions for technical and business audiences
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate security requirements into actionable solutions
• Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and optimisation of Microsoft security technologies

Required Skills/Experience

• Microsoft Entra ID - Identity Governance, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
• Microsoft Defender Suite - Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, Cloud Apps, Defender for Cloud
• Microsoft Sentinel - Playbooks, cost optimisation, analytics rules
• Microsoft Purview - Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), eDiscovery, Insider Risk, Records Management
• Security Architecture - Zero Trust frameworks, posture assessments, and strategy alignment
• Security Roadmaps - Reviews, remediation planning, and structured improvement initiatives

Soft Skills/Experience

Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:

• Strong customer engagement and stakeholder management abilities
• Skilled at translating technical requirements into business-focused outcomes
• Experienced in delivering workshops, training sessions, and knowledge transfer
• Collaborative team player with mentoring experience

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer:
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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