We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Microsoft M365 Security Consultant with 56 years of hands-on experience in Microsoft M365 E5 security technologies. The ideal candidate will play a key role in onboarding, implementing, and configuring Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Identity, and Azure Information Protection.
This position requires strong cross-functional communication, the ability to work with diverse technical teams, and the capability to guide customers through modern security technologies, threat landscapes, and best practices. The consultant will be responsible for delivering presentations, documentation, and expert-level advisory to enhance the customer's Microsoft security posture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead deployment, configuration, and optimization of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Identity, and Azure Information Protection.
- Provide technical consulting and guidance to customers on Microsoft security technologies and best practices.
- Conduct workshops, presentations, and documentation to help customers understand modern security threats and Microsoft's security ecosystem.
- Collaborate across multiple internal and customer teams to ensure smooth onboarding and project delivery.
- Review and analyze logs from various security platformsespecially the Microsoft Security Stack (MDE, MDI, Sentinel)to detect, investigate, and respond to threats.
- Utilize KQL queries across Log Analytics, Microsoft Sentinel, and MDE for data analysis and threat hunting.
- Support security operations functions such as incident response, threat modeling, and recovery planning.
- Ensure compliance and governance using Microsoft Purview, including Insider Risk, eDiscovery, and data compliance policies.
- Implement and manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Microsoft Information Protection, including records management.
- Work with Azure AD for identity and access management, including Zero Trust, Privileged Access Management, and JIT administration.
Required Skills & Expertise
- Strong technical expertise with Microsoft Security and Identity technologies, Azure Cloud, and Microsoft 365 (E5).
- Hands-on experience with:
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Microsoft Defender for Identity
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
- Microsoft Defender for Office 365
- Data Loss Prevention & Microsoft Information Protection
- Understanding of cybersecurity concepts such as APT, Credential Theft, Zero Trust, PAM, and JIT.
- Strong analytical experience with security logs and telemetry data.
- Proficiency in KQL for advanced threat hunting and data analysis.
- Exposure to Microsoft Sentinel, Log Analytics, and incident response processes.
- Familiarity with basic SQL or KQL syntax.
- Experience with compliance frameworks through Microsoft Purview.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex topics clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
