Microsoft Security Consultant

About the Role

We are looking for Mid-Level Microsoft Security Consultant to join our cybersecurity advisory team at Cyderes. You will implement security architectures based on the Microsoft security stack. You will partner with our enterprise clients to secure their cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments, ensuring protection using industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Security Implementation: Design and deploy security solutions using Azure Security Centre (Microsoft Defender for Cloud) to monitor and secure cloud workloads and infrastructure.
• Endpoint Protection: Implement, configure, and manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to protect, detect, investigate, and respond to advanced overall threats across the enterprise network.
• Identity & Access Management (IAM): Architect and maintain secure access controls and identities using Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) and legacy Active Directory environments. Implement Conditional Access policies, MFA, and SSO solutions.
• Threat Hunting & Remediation: Collaborate with internal or client SOC teams to analyse security alerts, investigate potential breaches, and lead remediation efforts.
• Consult & Advisory: Act as a trusted subject matter expert for clients. Conduct comprehensive security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and present applicable recommendations to improve their security posture.
• Documentation & Enablement: Create comprehensive technical documentation, architecture diagrams, runbooks, and provide training to client IT staff.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, infrastructure engineering, or a related consulting role.
• Cloud & Endpoint Security:, hands-on experience deploying Azure Security Centre and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
• Identity Management: understanding and practical experience managing both cloud and on-premises identity systems, specifically Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory.
• Consulting Skills:, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to all partners alike.

Preffered

• Relevant Microsoft certifications include Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200) and Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300). Other options are Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) or Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100).
• Experience with other components of the Microsoft Defender XDR suite (Defender for Identity, Defender for Office, Defender for Cloud Apps).
• Familiarity with major compliance and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS Controls, ISO 27001).