Azure Security Consultant

We're looking for an Azure Security Consultant who enjoys solving complex challenges, working directly with clients, and staying current with Microsoft's rapidly evolving security ecosystem. This role is ideal for someone who combines technical expertise with a consultative mindset and wants to make a meaningful impact on customer environments.

This is a remote position and can be based anywhere in the United States. Prefer Central or Eastern time zones.

What You'll Do

As an Azure Security Consultant, you'll work with clients and fellow Quisitive consultants to design, implement, and optimize Microsoft security solutions across cloud, identity, endpoint, and data protection platforms.

• Partner with clients to understand security challenges, business objectives, and compliance requirements
• Configure and support Microsoft Entra ID, identity governance, and privileged access solutions
• Design and implement Conditional Access and Privileged Identity Management (PIM) strategies
• Deploy and optimize Microsoft Defender security solutions across identity, endpoint, email, and Microsoft 365 environments
• Assist organizations with security posture improvements using Microsoft security best practices
• Support endpoint protection, compliance, and device management initiatives through Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Manager
• Configure and support Microsoft Purview solutions for information protection, governance, and compliance
• Leverage Azure Log Analytics and security insights to monitor, investigate, and improve customer environments
• Develop and maintain PowerShell automation to improve efficiency and consistency
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, and customer stakeholders throughout project delivery

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is passionate about technology, enjoys working with customers, and thrives in a collaborative consulting environment.

• 2-5 years of experience in Azure security engineering, including configuring security controls, monitoring environments, and responding to incidents
• Experience implementing and managing Microsoft security controls, monitoring solutions, and security best practices
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID, identity governance, Conditional Access, MFA, and self-service password reset (SSPR)
• Experience with Microsoft Purview and information governance initiatives
• Knowledge of Microsoft Defender solutions, including Defender for Microsoft 365, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, and Defender for Cloud and Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
• Strong communication and consulting skills with the ability to engage directly with customers
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into practical technical solutions
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience working in customer-facing consulting engagements
• Ability to travel occasionally as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for a Microsoft-focused consulting or systems integration organization
• Knowledge of Exchange Online, Active Directory, and hybrid identity environments
• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel
• PowerShell, Azure Automation, and Kusto Query Language (KQL)
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) solutions
• Network security experience
• Microsoft security certifications such as SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, or AZ-500