Overview
The Microsoft 365 Security Consultant will be responsible for enhancing the security posture of a growing boutique finance house by delivering a comprehensive hardening plan for their Microsoft 365 tenant. This role entails working closely with a technical managing director to configure and document best practices across key security components including Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Purview, and Sentinel within a modern Azure environment. The consultant will drive the project from start to finish, ensuring that security measures are effectively implemented and integrated.
Responsibilities
- Develop a detailed hardening plan for Microsoft 365 security components.
- Implement best practices for Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Purview, and Sentinel.
- Collaborate with the technical managing director for project alignment and strategy.
- Configure security settings and compliance measures within a cloud-first environment.
- Document security processes and create an as-built pack and runbooks for handover.
- Manage SharePoint and OneDrive permissions, access control, and integration models.
- Roll out Conditional Access and privileged access management solutions.
- Monitor and report on security compliance and alerting using Sentinel and Log Analytics.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a cloud-native environment, specifically with Microsoft 365.
- Recent, hands-on experience with Entra ID and Intune.
- Familiarity with Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management, and app governance.
- Demonstrated capability in configuring Defender for Endpoint and DLP solutions.
- Strong knowledge of PowerShell and automation tools in Azure.
- Experience delivering a Microsoft 365 tenant baseline independently.
- Familiarity with SaaS applications and Azure Functions.
- Exposure to financial services or regulated environments is advantageous.