Remote Microsoft Security Consultant: Cloud & Identity

Quisitive; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Quisitive is seeking a Microsoft Security Consultant / Sr. Consultant for a remote-first role. You will assess risk, design and implement security solutions across the Microsoft platform, partnering with clients to align security with business objectives.

Strong hands-on experience with Defender, Entra ID, and Sentinel is required to help clients mature their security posture. You’ll work with a team of experts to deliver advisory services, configure security controls, and optimize cloud

Qualifications

• 2–7 years of experience in cloud security, Azure security, Microsoft 365 security, or related security consulting roles.
• Hands-on experience implementing and supporting Microsoft security technologies.
• Previous consulting, client-facing or MSP experience
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Entra ID and identity security best practices.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender security solutions and threat protection technologies.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Log Analytics, and security monitoring concepts.
• Knowledge of governance, compliance, data protection, and risk management practices.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and business stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for learning and sharing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to understand their business objectives, security concerns, and risk management priorities.
• Assess Microsoft 365, Azure, and cloud security environments and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
• 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, PIM, and Identity Governance.
• Deploy and optimize Defender technologies, including Defender for Microsoft 365, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender for Cloud, and Defender XDR.
• Implement endpoint management and security controls using Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Manager.
• Build and improve security monitoring, analytics, alerting, and reporting with Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Log Analytics, and KQL.
• Support data protection and compliance initiatives utilizing Microsoft Purview, DLP, Information Protection, and sensitivity labeling.
• Develop automation and operational efficiencies using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph.
• Deliver trusted advisory services while helping clients increase security maturity and operational readiness.

Skills

Azure security

Microsoft 365 security

Cloud security

Identity security

Security advisory

Client communication

Threat protection

Zero Trust

Tools

PowerShell

Microsoft Graph

Azure Log Analytics

Kusto Query Language (KQL)

Defender solutions

Azure Defender

Entra ID

Job description

Quisitive is seeking a Microsoft Security Consultant / Sr. Consultant for a remote-first role. You will assess risk, design and implement security solutions across the Microsoft platform, partnering with clients to align security with business objectives.

Strong hands-on experience with Defender, Entra ID, and Sentinel is required to help clients mature their security posture. You’ll work with a team of experts to deliver advisory services, configure security controls, and optimize cloud