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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity strategy development, implementation of security solutions, and management of security operations. Proficient in Microsoft security platforms and skilled in vulnerability management, incident response, and client engagement.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Cybersecurity Strategy DevelopmentMicrosoft Security Platform ExperienceSIEM/XDR ImplementationVulnerability ManagementKusto Query Language (KQL)
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Hard Skills
CybersecurityVulnerability ManagementIncident ResponseScripting/AutomationKusto Query Language (KQL)Microsoft SentinelMicrosoft Defender XDRMicrosoft Defender for Office 365Microsoft Defender for IdentityMicrosoft Defender for Cloud
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsCollaborationMentoringProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft IntuneQualysKnowBe4PowerShellPythonAzure CLIMicrosoft PurviewCrowdStrikeAWS/GCP Cloud SecurityAzure DevOps
Certifications & Qualifications
Microsoft AZ-900Microsoft SC-300Microsoft AZ-500ISC2 CISSPMicrosoft SC-200CEHCCSPCISM
Industry Keywords
Security ConsultingManaged Security ServicesSecurity Awareness TrainingIncident TriageService DeliveryClient EngagementSecurity WorkshopsProof-of-ConceptCybersecurity Best PracticesSecurity Solution Delivery
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformPython
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead security strategy development and roadmap planning aligned with business priorities
- Produce and deliver executive security reporting covering risks, trends, outcomes, and next steps
- Provide security assessments, vulnerability management guidance, and security awareness program support
- Act as a trusted adviser to clients and internal teams on security challenges and objectives
- Lead consultative engagements including requirements gathering, security workshops, assessments, and proofs-of-concept
- Enhance solution adoption and align solutions with client needs
- Identify and proactively address obstacles in security solution delivery
- Ensure project execution and client satisfaction through leadership and problem-solving
- Develop and implement cybersecurity solution delivery best practices and methodologies
- Own solution implementation and program onboarding, including documentation, handoffs, and acceptance criteria
- Implement and manage SIEM/XDR architecture, including Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender XDR configuration, tuning, and workflows
- Maintain solution health and integrations, including connectors, data sources, agents, and alert fidelity
- Manage accounts, permissions, and governance for security solutions
- Provide technical guidance and escalation support to Security Specialists
- Lead incident and service-issue triage, stakeholder communication, corrective-action tracking, and resolution
- Support presales meetings, proof-of-value/proof-of-concept efforts, and security program cost and scope modeling
- Deliver vendor and ProArch workshops and contribute to presentations, webinars, and approved marketing initiatives
- Research emerging technologies and contribute to solution design and service evolution
- Deliver services using ProArch playbooks, templates, quality gates, and reporting packs
- Improve programs through automation and security engineering to increase repeatability and reduce manual effort
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum of 4 years of experience in cybersecurity, with additional background in security consulting or managed security services
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft security platform components including Defender for Office 365, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender for Cloud, and Intune
- Experience delivering and operating SIEM/XDR, particularly Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender XDR
- Identity and endpoint security fundamentals, including Entra ID, Identity Protection, and Defender for Endpoint
- Kusto Query Language (KQL) for detection, investigation, and reporting; SPL is a plus
- Vulnerability management tooling and processes, such as Qualys, and remediation strategy development
- Security awareness training platforms and programs, such as KnowBe4, including campaign administration, phishing simulations, reporting, and remediation follow-up
- Scripting/automation using PowerShell, Python, and/or Azure CLI
- English communication skills, written and spoken, with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong written, verbal, technical, non-technical, communication, and presentation skills
- Self-directed ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks concurrently
- Collaboration, mentoring, and guidance of highly technical teams
- Ongoing training and professional certifications
- Ability to lead client conversations focused on security strategy and program improvement
- Exceptional analytical skills
- Ability to produce and review reports supporting project deliverables
- Ability to create remediation recommendations based on industry best practices
- Ability to interface with internal and external clients
- Ability to document and explain technical details clearly and concisely
- Ability to manage personal schedules and project tasks
- Ability to provide weekly time accounting and monthly expense reports
- Ability to travel as required for client onsite kickoffs, workshops, and escalations, primarily Upstate New York with occasional out-of-state travel
- BS or MS in Computer Science/Engineering, or significant demonstrable experience in Microsoft Cloud Security
- Must have Microsoft AZ-900, SC-300, and AZ-500 certifications; if not held at hire, they must be attained within 6 months after hire
- Preferred certifications include ISC2 CISSP, Microsoft SC-200, CEH, CCSP, and/or CISM
- Preferred experience with Microsoft Purview, SOAR, MDR, detection engineering, CrowdStrike, AWS/GCP cloud security, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Foundry, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Microsoft Security Copilot