Sr. Microsoft Security Consultant (SME) - Remote

WaveStrong, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WaveStrong, Inc. is seeking a Remote Sr. Microsoft Security Consultant for a contract role lasting 6-8 months. This position requires expertise in Microsoft cloud security technologies and relevant certifications. You will lead the integration of security tools and provide deep technical support across enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• Lead integration and operationalization of Microsoft Security tools.
• Deep technical expertise in Microsoft security technologies.
• Hands-on experience managing security solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support and expand enterprise cloud security program.
• Implement and manage Microsoft Defender security solutions.
• Develop and tune Microsoft Sentinel use cases.

Skills

Microsoft Entra ID

Conditional Access Policies

Defender for Cloud

Microsoft Purview

Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Intune

Education

AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate

AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate

AZ-305: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Job description

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

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)