Key Facts

Remote From:

Illinois (USA)

Fixed term

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Hard Skills

Access Control List Antivirus Software Antivirus Software Device Management DevSecOps Enterprise Network Security General Security Information Privacy Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle Cloud Computing Messaging Security Compliance Management Endpoint Management Antivirus Software Azure Security

Other Skills

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Technical Acumen
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Leadership

Roles & Responsibilities

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
Hands-on experience implementing and managing Microsoft Defender security solutions across enterprise environments
Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel use case development and tuning; preferred certifications AZ-104, AZ-500, AZ-305

Requirements:

Lead the integration and operationalization of Microsoft Security tools across enterprise cloud and hybrid environments
Provide deep technical SME support across Entra ID, Conditional Access, Defender for Cloud and Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365, Purview Information Protection/Compliance, and Microsoft Sentinel (configuration and tuning)
Design, implement, and optimize Conditional Access policies and Defender security solutions at scale
Collaborate to expand and enhance the enterprise cloud security program, including hands-on delivery and knowledge transfer

WaveStrong, Inc.

Information Technology & Services

About WaveStrong, Inc.

Founded in 2001 in the consulting practice of Risk Management and Information Security and now grown to proudly serve over 500 companies worldwide and some of the most notable names in a variety of industries. Now WaveStrong focuses on consulting services coupled with industry leading partners and products that include IBM Global Services, Trustwave, Symantec, HCL Technologies. The goal is to focus on customer outcomes developing and implementing the RIGHT balance of services and solutions to help our customers. WaveStrong serves the US and Canada from its staff located throughout the US. Our solution consultants help CIO's, CISO's, and IT Directors implement information security controls. Our AIM is to be one of our customer's most trusted resources when it comes to information, data, and cybersecurity. At WaveStrong, we not only secure our customer's data and information, we also provide smart solutions and effective strategies to help our customers establish strong cybersecurity, to help identify and deal with risks and threats to their business, and to know and use the right tools so we can better protect their business from further and newer cyber threats. We are known for our sensible approach to risk management, data protection solutions, and project management.

Company type: SME

Industry: Information Technology & Services

Founded: 2018

Company size: 201 - 500

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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