Cybersecurity Expert

6 days ago


Lakeville, Minnesota, United States Ascent Solutions Full time
About Ascent Solutions

We are a leading provider of cybersecurity services, dedicated to helping organizations protect their assets and data in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Microsoft Security Consultant to join our team. As a Senior Consultant, you will work closely with clients to design and implement secure solutions that drive business value.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop project plans and weekly status reports
  • Identify and communicate project risks, key decisions, and dependencies
  • Engage with key stakeholders and build effective relationships
  • Gain thorough understanding of customer's network, information and security systems
  • Manage customer communication and expectations ensuring customer satisfaction throughout implementations
  • Provide all manner of support including installation and configuration
  • Provide troubleshooting and de-bugging during the engagement
  • Assist with technical questions and concerns
  • Help Project Managers and Engagement Managers manage customer communication and expectations ensuring customer satisfaction throughout implementations
  • Assist customer teams with technical questions
  • Develop technical documentation and conduct knowledge transfer to customer
Requirements
  • 5+ years of security and risk industry experience
  • 5+ years of security consulting experience
  • 5+ years of Microsoft security advisory and professional services experience
  • 2+ years Pre-Sales experience
  • Skills in Microsoft Defender, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender for Office, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud, Modern Endpoint Management, Intune, SCCM, PowerShell, Purview Compliance, Data Classification, Purview Data Loss Prevention, Purview Information Protection, Purview Data Lifecycle Management, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Entra ID, Identity Protection, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management, End user self-service, Passwordless Authentication, Authentication Methods, Enterprise Apps, SSO, Federation, Microsoft Entra ID Governance, Entitlement Management, Lifecycle Automation, Access Reviews, Role Based Access Control, Microsoft Entra External ID, B2B & B2C Collaboration, Permissions Management, Verified ID
Preferred Skills
  • W365/AVD
About Ascent Solutions

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan, health insurance, accident insurance, disability insurance, paid parental leave, and unlimited paid time off.

We practice stewardship of the roles and resources entrusted to us, and our hiring process sources consultants with wholistic skillsets: technical depth, EQ- and IQ-informed communication, and a passion for spreading cybersecurity.