Sr. Microsoft Security Consultant (SME) - Remote

WaveStrong, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 207,000 - 317,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Remote Sr. Microsoft Security Consultant for a contract position lasting 6-8 months. This role requires strong technical expertise in integrating Microsoft Security tools, deep knowledge of Microsoft security technologies like Entra ID and Defender for Cloud, and practical experience with Conditional Access Policies. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and a proven track record in managing Microsoft security solutions across enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• Lead the integration and operationalization of Microsoft Security tools across enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft cloud security technologies.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with Conditional Access Policies.
• Experience configuring and tuning Defender for Cloud and Defender for Endpoint in production.
• Understanding of Microsoft Sentinel use case development and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage Microsoft Defender security solutions.
• Provide deep technical subject matter expertise across security tools.
• Assist with Microsoft Sentinel use case development.
• Develop and tune security use cases in Microsoft Sentinel to optimize detection and response.

Skills

Integration of Microsoft Security tools

Expertise in Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft Defender Suite

Knowledge of Conditional Access Policies

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender

Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel

Defender for Cloud Apps

Purview

Sentinel

Intune

Job description

Exciting Remote Sr. Microsoft Security Consultant, 6-8 months, contract opportunity.

Requirements

• Lead the integration and operationalization of Microsoft Security tools across enterprise cloud and hybrid environments
• Provide deep technical subject matter expertise across the following areas:
• Microsoft Entra ID and Conditional Access Policies
• Defender for Cloud (CSPM, CWP, DevSecOps integration) Microsoft Defender Suite, including Defender for Endpoint Defender for Cloud Apps
• Defender for Identity Defender for Office 365 (with an emphasis on email protection)
• Microsoft Purview (Information Protection & Compliance) Microsoft Sentinel (configuration and tuning – nice to have) Microsoft Intune (endpoint management and security policy enforcement)
• Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft cloud security technologies, including Entra ID, Defender for Cloud, XDR, and Purview
• Strong understanding and practical experience with Conditional Access Policies (required)
• Hands‑on experience implementing and managing Microsoft Defender security solutions across enterprise environments
• Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel use case development and tuning (preferred)

Preferred Certifications

• AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate
• AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate
• AZ-305: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (formerly AZ-304)