United States onlyThe Enterprise Consultant – Microsoft Security, will provide expertise in the Microsoft Modern Workplace stack of applications. They will work alongside the security architect to implement the Microsoft stack of security products such as Sentinel and Defender as part of a larger engagement to onboard clients into the Coretek managed SOC. This position will also be focused on the E5 suite of Microsoft products, particularly the security components. The ideal candidate will be able to consult on these components with both business and technical stakeholders while following the Coretek prescribed best practices approach to delivering security projects in both a commercial and CMMC environment.
Responsibilities:
- Implement the features of the Microsoft 365 E5 stack, focusing on security and compliance (Defender, Sentinel, etc.) according to Microsoft and Coretek's best practices.
- Technical implementations lead and coordinator for SIEM/XDR projects.
- Work with the architecture and implementation teams in designing SIEM platform architecture, creation of procedures, implementation of processes, automating tasks, enhancing tool monitoring, ensuring overall health of these platforms, and development of staff for managing and maintaining security systems across internal and customer environments.
- Act as an SME for new SIEM related use cases, implementation issues, or integrations.
- Understand, enhance, improve and implement Coretek standards and best practices across our security solutions portfolio.
- Implement identity management solutions with Azure cloud and Active Directory including directory synchronization (AADC) and authentication methods.
- Implement conditional access and MFA in Azure tenants.
- Follow Coretek’s implementation plan and QC guide when working on a project and contribute feedback and continuous improvement to the process.
- Interface with Coretek’s SOC to streamline a smooth handoff from delivery to Managed Services and ensure customer environments are up to configuration standards of the SOC.
- Assess client's existing security infrastructure and identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses that can be addressed by Coretek services.
- Provide guidance and best practices on securing Microsoft cloud services including Azure, Office 365, and Microsoft 365.
- Perform quality control checks against client environments as mapped to Coretek best practices for implementations.
- Work and contribute with the automation team to deploy, update and maintain infrastructure as code (IAC) code whenever possible.
- Self-manage a project by escalating risks and issues while working within the project budget.
- Providing training and knowledge transfer to client's IT staff on Microsoft security technologies and best practices.
- Keeping abreast of the latest trends and developments in Microsoft security technologies and incorporating them into client solutions.
- Speak with clients to identify opportunities within their organization to address pain points where our additional products and services can be leveraged.
Requirements
- 5+ years working in technology infrastructure design and deployment roles
- General security engineering background
- Previous SOC experience is a plus
- MSP/MSSP or multi-tenant experience desired.
- Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, etc. (preferred).
- Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices
- Strong hands-on experience implementing security products in the Office 365 stack of applications
- Understanding of Security Operations Center (SOC) core functions, challenges, and customer engagement methodology
- Understand the various compliance and security standards we need to implement for customers (CMMC, Commercial, HIPAA, PCI, etc.)
- Experience working within a professional environment including knowledge of corporate processes, procedures, and technology
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with internal and external customers
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Must be a self-starter with excellent time management skills
- Prior experience in a technical role in IT Consulting environment a plus
- Up to 20% travel within the US
