Remote Senior Microsoft Security Consultant: Entra/Defender

WaveStrong; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

WaveStrong is seeking a Senior Microsoft Security Consultant to lead integration of Microsoft security tools across enterprise cloud and hybrid environments in a remote contract role. You will operate as a subject matter expert with emphasis on Entra ID, Conditional Access, Defender suites, Purview, and Intune.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience implementing Defender security solutions and developing Sentinel use cases, with AZ-104/500/305 certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Lead the integration and operationalization of Microsoft Security tools across enterprise cloud and hybrid environments.
• Demonstrated expertise with Entra ID, Defender for Cloud, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365, Purview, Sentinel and Intune.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with Conditional Access Policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of Microsoft Security tools across enterprise cloud and hybrid environments.
• Provide deep technical SME support across Entra ID, Defender for Cloud, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365, Purview.
• Develop and tune Microsoft Sentinel use cases (preferred).
• Implement and manage Defender security solutions across enterprise environments.

Skills

Entra ID

Conditional Access

Defender for Cloud

Defender for Endpoint

Defender for Identity

Defender for Office 365

Purview

Sentinel

Intune

XDR

Education

AZ-104: Azure Administrator Associate

AZ-500: Azure Security Engineer Associate

AZ-305: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Job description

WaveStrong is seeking a Senior Microsoft Security Consultant to lead integration of Microsoft security tools across enterprise cloud and hybrid environments in a remote contract role. You will operate as a subject matter expert with emphasis on Entra ID, Conditional Access, Defender suites, Purview, and Intune.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience implementing Defender security solutions and developing Sentinel use cases, with AZ-104/500/305 certifications preferred.