Senior Consultant, Cyber Security

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
Springfield, VA
Salary
$101,800–$193,800 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Apr 4, 2027

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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

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TL;DR · Senior Consultant, Cyber Security

As a Sr Consultant, Cyber Security - CTJ - TS/SCI, you will join the team to lead the delivery of cybersecurity solutions across the full lifecycle within federal environments. Your primary responsibilities include driving hands-on engineering, automation, and the implementation of security controls while ensuring solutions align with architectural intent. You will develop operations guides, identify business and technical risks, and propose actionable remediation strategies to ensure ATO readiness and sustainment. You must collaborate cross-functionally with architects and engineers to align cybersecurity solutions with mission requirements and operational outcomes. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, leadership experience, and technical certifications in areas such as Azure or Security. You will also utilize delivery management methodologies like Scrum, Agile, or Project Management to solve complex federal security problems.

What you'll do

  • Lead the delivery of cybersecurity solutions across the full lifecycle within federal environments.
  • Drive hands-on engineering, automation, and implementation of security controls.
  • Identify business and technical risks and propose specific mitigations and contingencies.
  • Ensure solutions align with architecture to create clear build test specifications and operations guides.
  • Translate risk findings into actionable remediation strategies for program stakeholders.
  • Provide technical assistance throughout deployment to resolve issues and ensure successful adoption.
  • Align cybersecurity solutions to specific mission requirements and operational outcomes.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of leadership experience in a relevant area of business.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in a relevant area of business.
  • Active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
  • Verification of U.S. citizenship.
  • Technical certifications based on domain/service line such as Azure, Security, or Dynamics (preferred).
  • Delivery Management certification such as Scrum, Agile, Change Management, or Project Management (preferred).
  • Experience leading cybersecurity solutions across the full lifecycle with a focus on ATO readiness in federal environments.

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