M365 Security Consultant ( M365 security, Defender, Sentinel and Microsoft security stack.)

As an M365 Consultant/Senior Consultant, you will help transform clients’ cybersecurity posture by designing and implementing advanced Microsoft Threat Protection technologies. You will work directly with clients in a consulting capacity, supporting medium to large enterprise environments and contributing to robust Cyber Defence strategies across endpoints, identities, cloud, and collaboration platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement AV/EDR solutions (e.g., Microsoft Defender for Endpoint) to detect and respond to cyber threats across major operating systems.
• Protect email, messaging, and collaboration platforms from phishing, spear phishing, BEC, and identity-related attacks.
• Develop and maintain cyber defence strategies.

Qualifications

• Technical Expertise: Proven experience with Microsoft Sentinel (architecture, deployment, analytics rules, workbooks, playbooks); Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Cloud; SIEM/SOC operations; Azure Logic Apps; vulnerability remediation; incident response.
• Threat Hunting & Detection: Hands-on experience using KQL, Microsoft Defender XDR, and threat intelligence sources to hunt threats and support investigations.
• Cyber Defence & Infrastructure Security: Strong understanding of cyber defence concepts, infrastructure security, and troubleshooting across the Microsoft ecosystem.
• Methodology: Familiarity with agile methodologies and backlog management.
• Collaboration & Communication: Strong communication skills.

Additional Information

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Avanade is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise.

You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live.