Senior Technology Security Consultant

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
Location: Springfield, VA
Salary: $101,800–$193,800 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Dec 22, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $148k

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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 Technology Security Consultant

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As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer on the Technology Consulting team, you will lead the delivery of cybersecurity solutions across the full lifecycle, focusing on ATO readiness and compliance within federal environments. Your day-to-day responsibilities include identifying technical risks, developing mitigation strategies, and collaborating with architects, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure successful deployment and adoption. You will leverage Azure infrastructure, networking, and cloud security services such as Defender and Entra, while also designing automation for security operations and compliance workflows. With a strong background in cybersecurity compliance and hands-on engineering experience, you will support large-scale federal programs, ensuring alignment with mission requirements and operational outcomes. This role requires an active U.S. government clearance and relevant certifications like AZ-500 or SC-100.

Skills

Azure Defender Entra Azure Policy CI/CD Python Terraform Kubernetes PostgreSQL AWS Grafana Prometheus SC-100 AZ-500 AZ-305

What you'll do

Ensure cybersecurity solutions align with architectural intent and operational requirements.
Identify and mitigate technical risks to support ATO readiness and execution.
Lead the implementation of security controls across the full lifecycle in federal environments.
Drive hands-on engineering for compliance documentation and automation of security operations.
Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver and adopt cybersecurity solutions effectively.
Provide technical assistance during deployment to resolve issues and ensure smooth delivery.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience delivering cybersecurity solutions in federal environments.
Hands-on expertise with Azure infrastructure, networking, and cloud security services.
Strong background in cybersecurity compliance and technical implementation.
Proven experience designing and implementing automation for security operations.
Active U.S. government clearance required for the role.
Relevant certifications such as AZ-500, AZ-305, SC-100 or equivalent credentials.
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.

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