Security Consultant
You are an Expert in security technology and you have multiple years of experience working with Microsoft Cloud Cybersecurity solutions. In your role you will be responsible for performing business needs analysis, hands-on workshops, pilots, proof of concept, and client delivery engagements.
You will assist junior Microsoft Specialists, engage with clients, and support your manager. The ability to Multitask is essential. You will be deployed on short-term strategic consulting projects. Being bilingual in English & French is a strong asset.
Ideal candidate possesses experience as a subject matter expert for Microsoft Security solutions, such as Microsoft Defender 365, Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel. You will develop and implement best practices for configuration and operation of these platforms contributing to strengthening security baseline posture.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Defender for Endpoint Solution Onboarding experience (GPO, Intune, Azure Arc, Linux and macOS onboarding, policy configurations for all OS types) – You must have experience as this is critical to us.
- Entra ID experience including: (Conditional Access consultation experience, Authentication Methods migrations to Authentication, PIM and Identity Protection.) – You must have experience as this is critical to us.
- Defender for Endpoint Solution Features Experience: (Understand and can explain MDE features like (Attack Surface Reduction onboarding and user impact avoidance, App Locker, WDAC, Application Guard, SmartScreen for different Browsers, AV and EDR policies) – You must have experience as this is critical to us.
- Defender for Cloud onboarding (AMA vs MMA, Defender for Cloud plans, Defender for Servers P1/P2, DCR rules, integration with Sentinel).
- Defender for Identity understanding and onboarding, including (gmsa accounts, sensors, health issues troubleshooting, sensitive users, honeytoken accounts).
- Defender for Cloud Apps experience including: (app integrations with OAuth apps, conditional access app controls with SaaS apps.
- Defender for Office 365 experience including: (threat policies best practices, Configuration Analyzer, Migration to MDO, EPO).
- Microsoft Sentinel onboarding, Data Connectors, Content Hub, Playbooks, Workbooks, basic KQL).
- Defender Unified 365 RBAC roles.
- Entra ID P2 capabilities is a plus (Access Reviews, Access Packages, Identity Governance).
- Microsoft Intune experience including: (Endpoint Security policies for MDE, Configuration profiles, Compliance policies, restriction policies. App onboarding, App Configuration profiles, App Protection Policies, integration with MDE, onboarding of Windows 10/11 devices through GPO).
- Knowledge in cloud automation & Logic Apps (playbooks) in Microsoft Azure.
Soft Skills:
- Able to engage professionally and confidently with customers, addressing their questions and concerns with clarity and expertise.
- Skilled at translating complex technical concepts into clear, understandable terms for non-technical stakeholders.
- Capable of building and maintaining strong customer relationships by providing strategic guidance and actionable insights.
- Capable of preparing and delivering reports, documentation, and presentations that are informative and actionable.
- Well organized, accurate and to the point communication internally and externally.
- Demonstrates initiative by identifying opportunities for improvement and acting on them without direct supervision.
- Consistently seeks out ways to add value, whether through process optimization, strategic insights, or enhanced customer support.
- Takes ownership of tasks and projects, driving them to completion with minimal guidance.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Optional Health
- 100% Employer Paid Health and Dental Plan
- Vacation Time
- RRSP Savings Plan with 100% match up to 3% of your salary
- Annual Discretionary Bonus
- Anniversary Reward Bonus
- Educational Assistance Program
- Additional Mental Health Benefits through our Employee Assistance Program