Sr. Project Consultant - Security
About The Position
The Senior Project Consultant – Identity & M365 Security is a customer-facing technical leader responsible for delivering complex identity-centric security, Microsoft 365 security, and security migration projects for mid-market and enterprise clients. This role blends hands-on technical expertise with consultative delivery, guiding customers through assessment, design, migration, and implementation of Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft 365 security solutions across hybrid, cloud, and legacy environments. The consultant serves as a trusted security advisor, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with Microsoft best practices, Zero Trust principles, and long-term modernization strategies. Most engagements are delivered remotely, with occasional onsite travel for project kickoffs, critical milestones, or customer workshops.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- 6–10 years of experience delivering Microsoft identity, security, and modernization solutions (hybrid and cloud).
- Proven experience with: Entra ID security architecture, Conditional Access, MFA/passwordless, PIM
- Microsoft Defender XDR (Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, Cloud Apps) deployments and tuning
- Microsoft Purview fundamentals (labels, DLP, retention) and governance concepts
- Security migrations from third-party EDR/email security tools (e.g., Carbon Black, CrowdStrike, Mimecast, Postini)
- Hybrid identity integration (AD DS ↔ Entra ID) and legacy authentication remediation
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Security & Identity Protection
- Zero Trust Access (MFA, Conditional Access, Passwordless, PIM)
- Hybrid Identity & Legacy Security Modernization (AD DS ↔ Entra ID)
- Third-Party Security Migrations (e.g., Carbon Black, CrowdStrike, Mimecast, Postini, Okta) to Microsoft
- Microsoft 365 Security (Defender XDR, Purview) and Email/Collaboration Protection
Nice To Haves
- Microsoft Certifications (any combination preferred): Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
- Relevant Exams: SC-100, SC‑300, AZ‑104, AZ‑305, AZ‑700, AZ‑500
Responsibilities
- Deliver projects aligned to approved Statements of Work (SOWs), ensuring scope, schedule, and quality objectives are met
- Lead technical execution across on‑prem, hybrid, and cloud Microsoft solutions
- Follow established project delivery and quality methodologies
- Participate in customer kickoff meetings, technical workshops, and solution reviews
- Actively manage technical risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate when required
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges during implementation
- Identify scope risks and support change management discussions
- Maintain accurate project documentation and technical deliverables
- Provide regular project status updates to Project Managers and leadership
- Enter project activities, service tickets, time reporting, and expenses accurately and on time
- Support internal collaboration with Sales, Architecture, and Managed Services teams
- Perform additional duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
