Sr. Microsoft Security Consultant (SME) - Remote

WaveStrong; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WaveStrong is seeking a Sr. Microsoft Security Consultant for a remote 6-8 month contract. You will lead the integration of Microsoft security tools across enterprise cloud and hybrid environments.

You will act as SME for Entra ID, Conditional Access, Defender suites, Purview, Sentinel, and Intune, guiding deployments and security policy enforcement. The role requires hands-on experience with Defender for Cloud/Endpoint/Identity and XDR, with strong CA policy expertise and cloud security

Qualifications

• Senior-level Microsoft cloud security experience
• Hands-on with Defender security solutions across enterprise environments
• Strong expertise in Entra ID and CA policies

Responsibilities

• Lead integration and rollout of Microsoft security tools across enterprise cloud and hybrid environments.
• Provide SME guidance on Entra ID, Defender suites, CA policies, and Purview.
• Configure and optimize Defender for Cloud, Endpoint, Identity, and Office 365 for protection.

Skills

Microsoft Entra ID

Conditional Access Policies

Defender for Cloud

Defender for Endpoint

Defender for Identity

Defender for Office 365

Purview

Sentinel

Intune

XDR

Hybrid cloud security

Tools

Microsoft Defender Suite

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Intune

Defender for Cloud

Defender for Identity

Purview

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)

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