Sr. Microsoft Security Consultant (SME) - Remote
SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationChicago, Illinois, United States
Work moderemote
Typecontract
SenioritySenior
Company size201–500 people
PostedJun 6, 2025 · 1y ago
Verified live19h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Lead the integration and operationalization of Microsoft Security tools across enterprise cloud and hybrid environments
Deep technical subject matter expertise across Microsoft Entra ID and Conditional Access Policies
Deep technical subject matter expertise across Defender for Cloud (CSPM, CWP, DevSecOps integration)
Deep technical subject matter expertise across Microsoft Defender Suite including Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365 (with emphasis on email protection)
Deep technical subject matter expertise across Microsoft Purview (Information Protection & Compliance)
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
Microsoft Sentinel (configuration and tuning – nice to have)
Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel use case development and tuning (preferred)
AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate
AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate
AZ-305: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (formerly AZ-304)
Skills
Microsoft Entra ID
Conditional Access Policies
Defender for Cloud
CSPM
CWP
DevSecOps
Microsoft Defender Suite
Defender for Endpoint
Defender for Cloud Apps
Defender for Identity
Defender for Office 365
Microsoft Purview
Information Protection & Compliance
Microsoft Sentinel
Microsoft Intune
endpoint management
security policy enforcement
Azure
About the role
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.
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Lead the integration and operationalization of Microsoft Security tools across enterprise cloud and hybrid environments
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Provide deep technical subject matter expertise across the following areas:
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Microsoft Entra ID and Conditional Access Policies
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Defender for Cloud (CSPM, CWP, DevSecOps integration)Microsoft Defender Suite, including Defender for Endpoint Defender for Cloud Apps
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Defender for Identity Defender for Office 365 (with an emphasis on email protection)
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Microsoft Purview (Information Protection & Compliance)Microsoft Sentinel (configuration and tuning – nice to have)Microsoft Intune (endpoint management and security policy enforcement)
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Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft cloud security technologies, including Entra ID, Defender for Cloud, XDR, and Purview
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Strong understanding and practical experience with Conditional Access Policies (required)
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Hands-on experience implementing and managing Microsoft Defender security solutions across enterprise environments
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Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel use case development and tuning (preferred)
Preferred Certifications
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AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate
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AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate
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AZ-305: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (formerly AZ-304)