Ascent Solutions is Hiring a Senior Consultant, Security (Microsoft Security Suite) Near Minneapolis, MN
Role and Responsibilities
Lead Microsoftsecurity advisory and consulting engagements with customers
Engage customers witheffective communication to build lasting relationships
Planand design Microsoft security products and features
Developreference architectures, technical requirements, and configurations to supportimplementation
ExecuteMicrosoft security products and feature proof-of-concepts and pilots
ImplementMicrosoft security products and features in development, tests, and productionenvironments
Provideindustry perspectives, best practices, and security thought leadership tocustomers
Develop Microsoftsecurity strategy, recommendations, and roadmap for customers
Prepare andpresent recommendations to key stakeholders and senior leadership
Identify anddocument issues and risks to projects and develop recommendations forremediation
Develop projectplans and weekly status reports
Assist withproject management activities such as managing project team hours, expenses,tasks, and meetings
Qualifications and Education Requirements
5 years of securityand risk industry experience
3 years of securityconsulting experience
3 years of Microsoftsecurity advisory and professional services experience
Azure Security
Azure Security Center
Azure AD
Microsoft Information Protection
Intune
Microsoft Cloud App Security
O365 ATP
Defender for Office
O365 Security
Azure ATP/Defender for Identity
Azure Sentinel
Microsoft Defender ATP
Defender for Endpoint
Active Directory
Azure Defender
Preferred Skills
Strong knowledge ofO365 and cloud technology, security, principles and practices
Lead meetings withclients in order to discover existing business processes, advise on best-fittechnologies, gather requirements, and drive to client satisfaction
Ability to coordinatewith program manager to develop execution plans
Strong problem-solving skills
Intermediate knowledgeof process and workflow design and management
Knowledge of qualitymanagement, tools and techniques
Create and maintainsupport documentation
Document operational processes and problem resolutions
Process and workflowdesign
Additional Notes
Position requires consistent travel
This job requires prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer;candidates must be able tolift upto 15 pounds at times
About Ascent
We are a rapidly growing Professional Services firm with one of the finest leadership teams in the business. This rapid growth allows us the opportunity to join forces with trusted partners on projects such as this one. We look forward to creating a lasting partnership with great pride and mutual success.