Sr Technology Security Consultant-CTJ-TS/SCI

Microsoft•Springfield, VA

4d•$101,800 - $193,800•Onsite

About The Position

Microsoft Industry Solutions Delivery is a global organization comprising over 6,000 professionals dedicated to helping Microsoft's most strategic customers worldwide address their challenges and achieve digital and AI transformation. We are at the forefront of innovation, driving value through repeatable and customized solutions powered by Microsoft Cloud and AI. Our culture emphasizes empowerment, a growth mindset, inspiring excellence, and inclusivity. This role offers the opportunity to drive complex cybersecurity solutions in classified and regulated environments, enhancing technical depth in cloud security, automation, and architecture. You will influence large-scale federal programs through risk-based decision-making and strong delivery leadership. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and organization to achieve more, and our culture supports this by fostering a growth mindset and encouraging teams to bring their best each day. This role is crucial in helping us achieve our mission by contributing to life-changing innovations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field OR equivalent experience
3+ years leadership experience in a relevant area of business OR equivalent experience
Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination.
This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements.
You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.
This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions.
Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law.
To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience delivering cybersecurity solutions in federal or highly regulated environments.
Hands-on expertise with Azure infrastructure, networking, and cloud security services (e.g., Defender, Entra, Azure Policy)
Strong background in both cybersecurity compliance and technical implementation (engineering-first mindset)
Proven experience designing and implementing automation to support security operations, compliance workflows, and infrastructure provisioning
Relevant certifications such as AZ-500, AZ-305, SC-100, or equivalent security/cloud credentials
Experience supporting large, complex federal or DoD programs with strict compliance requirements

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the ability to articulate value propositions for strategic Microsoft products and services, using business, technology, and industry strategies to define customer/partner requirements and constraints.
Demonstrate expertise in specific solutions, products, features, functions, or services to drive opportunities for Microsoft Cloud adoption.
Drive and support innovation focusing on industry solutions and customer business outcomes on the Microsoft platform.
Ensure solutions align with architectural intent, enabling clear build/test specifications and development of operations guides.
Identify business and technical risks in programs, assess their impact, and propose mitigations and contingencies.
Provide stakeholder assistance throughout deployment to avoid/resolve technical issues.
Balance 'Configure-Before-Customize' principles with customer/partner value and the use of Microsoft core assets, people, products, and tools.
Develop project plans that utilize the full project life cycle, accounting for current and future business value, and defining all technical dependencies.
Lead delivery of cybersecurity solutions across the full lifecycle, focusing on ATO readiness, execution, and sustainment within federal environments.
Design and implement secure cloud architectures leveraging Azure, including security services like Microsoft Defender, Entra, and Azure Policy.
Drive hands-on engineering, automation, and implementation of security controls, including compliance documentation.
Identify and mitigate technical and program risks; translate risk findings into actionable remediation strategies.
Support large-scale federal programs by aligning cybersecurity solutions to mission requirements and operational outcomes.
Collaborate cross-functionally with architects, engineers, and program stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and adoption.