Sr. Microsoft Security Consultant (SME) - Remote

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

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

Requirements

Sr. Microsoft Security Consultant (SME) to support and expand enterprise cloud security program.

• 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)