Sr. Microsoft Security Consultant (SME) - Remote
WaveStrong, Inc. Open · verified Oct 24, 2026 At a glance
Senior Security Operations & Analysis role at WaveStrong, Inc. Remote, United States · contract.
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What you'll do
- Lead the rollout and day-to-day use of Microsoft security tools across enterprise cloud and hybrid environments
- Apply deep technical expertise across Entra ID, Conditional Access, Defender, Purview and Intune
- Implement and manage Microsoft Defender security solutions in enterprise settings
- Configure and tune Microsoft Sentinel, if this preferred skill is part of your work
What you bring
- You have practical experience with Conditional Access Policies, a required skill for this role
- You bring hands-on experience deploying and running Microsoft Defender security products in enterprise environments
- You know Microsoft cloud security technologies such as Entra ID, Defender for Cloud, XDR and Purview
Who this fits
This senior contract role suits a Microsoft security specialist who can lead technical work across enterprise cloud and hybrid environments. The engagement is remote and expected to run for six to eight months.
From the employer
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)
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