Senior Microsoft Security Consultant — Identity & Endpoint Defense

Softchoice; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Softchoice is seeking a Senior Microsoft Security Consultant to lead identity management and workplace security engagements for enterprise and public sector clients. You will guide service delivery, policies, and deployments while collaborating with Microsoft and internal teams to ensure SLA-aligned outcomes.

You will mentor consultants, design and implement security solutions, pursue certifications, and represent Softchoice at events as a technical authority with strong client interaction

Qualifications

• Computer Science / Information Technology degree or diploma or equivalent industry experience.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• 5+ years’ work experience in a client-facing professional services role, or 7+ years of related industry experience.
• Updated Certifications and training to include; Microsoft Certified Security Operations Analyst Associate, and Security Administrator Associate.

Responsibilities

• You will work closely with related teams on Microsoft Security and Identity Management implementation projects, which would include upgrades, installations, configurations, migrations, security policy design, administration, and user training.
• You will work closely with co-workers (internally), end-users (externally), and vendor representatives (Microsoft) on the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of MS Teams, in accordance with contract SLAs
• You will mentor and develop Consultants, Engineers and Technicians on the team, and provide guidance on their technical skills, as well as the soft skills required for their success
• You will function as a technical expert, with strong customer interaction skills, and the ability to advise on, implement, and manage complex solution and service deployments for clients
• You will have a hunger for learning, and take advantage of the opportunities to pursue relevant certifications and training for Microsoft Endpoint Security and Identity Management
• You will serve as a technical authority and subject matter expert for Softchoice, supporting other individuals and teams at trade shows, events, and speaking engagements that specifically require your technical expertise
• You will be a role model for our values of personal growth, customer passion, taking care of others & owning the end result.
• You will have the opportunity to work in a highly visible customer-facing role.
• You will have the chance to use your technology expertise, supporting a detailed, actionable Statement of Work with our architects, engineers, and project managers.
• You will do this by staying on top of new trends and technology updates
• You will also continually fine-tune your delivery, adoption, and problem-solving skills along the way

Skills

Curious mindset

Problem solver

Proactive work ethic

Relationship building

Travel up to 10%

Education

Computer Science / Information Technology degree or diploma or equivalent industry experience

Job description

Softchoice is seeking a Senior Microsoft Security Consultant to lead identity management and workplace security engagements for enterprise and public sector clients. You will guide service delivery, policies, and deployments while collaborating with Microsoft and internal teams to ensure SLA-aligned outcomes.

You will mentor consultants, design and implement security solutions, pursue certifications, and represent Softchoice at events as a technical authority with strong client interaction