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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$101,800–$193,800 / yr
Posted
51 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $148k
$86k most similar roles pay here $251k

This role pays less than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $155,000–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $148k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 1103 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · | Microsoft Careers

As a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant at Microsoft Federal, you will join a team dedicated to designing and implementing robust cybersecurity solutions within classified or mission-sensitive federal environments. Your daily responsibilities include applying Microsoft security capabilities, particularly those aligned with Zero Trust principles, to meet customer requirements in areas such as identity, endpoint, cloud, data, and security operations. You will work closely with security architects and customer leadership to deliver technical engagements that translate mission needs into well-defined solutions. The role requires hands-on experience with tools like Azure AD, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and Microsoft Sentinel, along with a strong understanding of federal cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST RMF and DoD STIGs. Ideal candidates possess relevant certifications and have extensive leadership experience in the field.

What you'll do

  • Apply Microsoft security capabilities to meet mission, compliance, and operational requirements.
  • Design and implement cybersecurity solutions aligned with Zero Trust principles.
  • Deliver and configure multi-domain security technologies across identity, endpoint, cloud, data, and operations.
  • Integrate Microsoft security services into hybrid or multi-cloud environments following approved patterns.
  • Mentor junior consultants through knowledge sharing and implementation guidance.
  • Participate in architecture reviews and threat modeling sessions providing practical input.
  • Contribute to reusable delivery assets and documentation within the Microsoft Security consulting practice.

What we're looking for

  • Strong hands-on technical expertise across Microsoft Security portfolio.
  • Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing cybersecurity solutions in federal environments.
  • Deep understanding of Zero Trust Architecture principles using Microsoft technologies.
  • Experience delivering or designing solutions in identity & access security, endpoint protection, threat management, cloud security, and data protection.
  • Ability to integrate Microsoft security services into hybrid or multi-cloud environments following approved patterns.
  • Relevant Microsoft certifications such as SC-200, SC-300, AZ-500, or equivalent industry certifications like CISSP, CCSP.
  • Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph.

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