Microsoft Security Consultant
Quisitive
Canada, India, United StatesremotePosted 2 months ago
Skill Required
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Key highlights
- Microsoft partner with global recognition
- Edge of innovation in cloud transformation, enterprise data strategy, cybersecurity, and agentic AI
- Culture valuing craftsmanship, open collaboration, and technical expertise
- 2-5 years of experience in cloud security, Azure security, Microsoft 365 security, or related security consulting roles
- Hands-on experience implementing and supporting Microsoft security technologies required
- Previous consulting, client-facing or MSP experience required
Role overview
Responsibilities
- Partner with clients to understand their business objectives, security concerns, and risk management priorities.
- Assess Microsoft 365, Azure, and cloud security environments and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
- Design and implement Microsoft security solutions across identity, endpoint, threat protection, governance, compliance, and cloud security.
- Configure and support Microsoft Entra ID capabilities, including Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR), Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Identity Governance.
- Deploy and optimize Microsoft Defender technologies, including Defender for Microsoft 365, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Defender XDR.
- Implement endpoint management and security controls using Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Manager.
- Build and improve security monitoring, analytics, alerting, and reporting solutions using Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Log Analytics, and Kusto Query Language (KQL).
- Support data protection and compliance initiatives utilizing Microsoft Purview, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Information Protection, and sensitivity labeling capabilities.
- Develop automation and operational efficiencies using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, and related technologies.
- Deliver trusted advisory services while helping clients increase security maturity and operational readiness.
Requirements
- 2-5 years of experience in cloud security, Azure security, Microsoft 365 security, or related security consulting roles.
- Hands-on experience implementing and supporting Microsoft security technologies.
- Previous consulting, client-facing or MSP experience
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Entra ID and identity security best practices.
- Experience with Microsoft Defender security solutions and threat protection technologies.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Log Analytics, and security monitoring concepts.
- Knowledge of governance, compliance, data protection, and risk management practices.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and business stakeholders.
- Proven ability to manage priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced consulting environment.
- A collaborative mindset and a passion for learning and sharing knowledge.
Nice to have
- Experience working for a Microsoft partner, systems integrator, managed services provider, or security consulting organization.
- Expertise in Exchange, Active Directory, hybrid identity, or modernization projects.
- Advanced Microsoft Sentinel, detection engineering, incident response, or SOC experience.
- Experience with PowerShell automation, Microsoft Graph, or Azure Automation.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Purview, Information Protection, DLP, and data governance solutions.
- Experience with Zero Trust, vulnerability management, cloud security posture management, or network security.
- Microsoft certifications such as SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, AZ-500, MS-102, or equivalent Microsoft security certifications.
Additional details
- As one of Microsoft's most recognized global partners, Quisitive sits at the forefront of cloud transformation, enterprise data strategy, cybersecurity, and the emerging frontier of agentic AI.
- Here, consultants and technologists operate on the edge of innovation—supported by a culture that values craftsmanship, open collaboration, and technical expertise.
- With significant growth since 2016, Quisitive is rapidly progressing their vision of becoming the leading global Microsoft partner as they continue to expand across the United States, Canada and India.
- With a diversified delivery model that includes both nearshore and offshore capabilities, their team of Microsoft experts delivers cloud solutions, artificial intelligence and business applications that transform clients' businesses and achieve remarkable business outcomes.