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Senior Microsoft Security Consultant (SME) - Remote Opportunity

wavestrongRemote — Chicago, Illinois, United States
Remote Contract

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Preferred Certifications:AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator AssociateAZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Engineer AssociateAZ-305: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (formerly AZ-304)

About the job

Join wavestrong as a Senior Microsoft Security Consultant (SME) for an exciting 6-8 month remote contract opportunity. You will play a pivotal role in bolstering and expanding our enterprise cloud security program.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the integration and operationalization of Microsoft Security tools across enterprise cloud and hybrid environments.
  • Provide deep technical subject matter expertise in several areas, including:
  • Microsoft Entra ID and Conditional Access Policies.
  • Defender for Cloud (CSPM, CWP, DevSecOps integration).
  • Microsoft Defender Suite, covering Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender for Identity, and Defender for Office 365 with a focus on email protection.
  • Microsoft Purview (Information Protection & Compliance) and Microsoft Sentinel (configuration and tuning - a plus).
  • 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 hands-on experience with Conditional Access Policies (required).
  • Experience implementing and managing Microsoft Defender security solutions across enterprise environments.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel use case development and tuning (preferred).

About wavestrong

wavestrong is a forward-thinking technology company focused on innovative security solutions that empower organizations to protect their digital assets effectively. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives our mission to create safer digital environments for our clients.

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