Senior Cybersecurity Technology Consultant

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
Jessup, MD
Salary
$101,800–$193,800 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
Dec 20, 2026

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This role $148k
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TL;DR · Senior Cybersecurity Technology Consultant

Join our Microsoft Security team as a Sr Cybersecurity Consulting & Technical Specialist where you’ll lead the design and implementation of enterprise cybersecurity solutions in classified federal environments. You'll leverage your expertise across Microsoft’s Zero Trust security stack to advise customer security leadership on architectural decisions and mentor consultants. Key responsibilities include hands-on delivery or architectural leadership in areas like identity management, endpoint protection, threat detection, cloud security, data protection, and security operations, aligning these with federal cybersecurity compliance standards such as NIST RMF and Executive Order 14028. Ideal candidates have experience integrating Microsoft security services into hybrid environments and contributing to reusable delivery intellectual property within the consulting community. Proficiency in technologies like Azure AD, Defender for Endpoint, Sentinel, and Purview Information Protection is essential, along with relevant certifications such as SC-300 or CISSP.

What you'll do

  • Lead technical engagements by translating mission or compliance requirements into secure Microsoft platform architectures.
  • Provide technical leadership in multi-domain security solution deployments across identity, endpoint, cloud, data, and operations.
  • Integrate Microsoft security services into hybrid or multi-cloud environments to enhance cybersecurity posture.
  • Mentor consultants and contribute to the development of reusable delivery intellectual property within the Microsoft Security consulting community.
  • Align Microsoft security capabilities with federal cybersecurity compliance requirements such as NIST 800-53 and RMF.
  • Influence security design decisions through architecture reviews, threat modeling, and risk-based discussions.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of leadership experience in cybersecurity or related field.
  • Active U.S. government clearance and ability to hold a polygraph.
  • Expertise in designing and implementing enterprise cybersecurity solutions.
  • Deep technical knowledge across Microsoft’s Zero Trust security stack.
  • Experience aligning Microsoft security capabilities with federal compliance.
  • Hands-on delivery or architectural leadership in multiple Microsoft security domains.
  • Relevant Microsoft security certifications (e.g., SC-100, AZ-500) preferred.

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