Sr. Microsoft Security Consultant (SME) - Remote
WaveStrong, Inc.
Apply to this job Chicago, Illinois, US remote Until 8/23/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted June 10, 2025 Last posted June 10, 2025
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
- AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate
- AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate
- AZ-305: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (formerly AZ-304)
About this role
Summary
Support enterprise cloud security using Microsoft tools, including configuration, integration, and management.
Job title
Senior Microsoft Security Consultant (SME)
Experience level
senior level
Industry
software
Location requirements
Remote work from Chicago or nearby, US-based preferred.
Salary
Not specified
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
Microsoft Entra IDConditional Access PoliciesDefender for CloudDefender for EndpointMicrosoft PurviewMicrosoft SentinelMicrosoft Intune
Preferred skills
Sentinel tuning
Specializations
cloud securityMicrosoft security toolsidentity managementsecurity policiescloud security
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Chicago, IL, USA
Remote City