Ascent Solutions

Senior Consultant, Security (Microsoft Security Suite)

Ascent Solutions  •  Minneapolis, MN (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description


Role and Responsibilities


  • L

    ead Microsoft
    security advisory and consulting engagements with customers

  • Engage customers with
    effective communication to build lasting relationships

  • Plan
    and design Microsoft security products and features

  • Develop
    reference architectures, technical requirements, and configurations to support
    implementation

  • Execute
    Microsoft security products and feature proof-of-concepts and pilots

  • Implement
    Microsoft security products and features in development, tests, and production
    environments

  • Provide
    industry perspectives, best practices, and security thought leadership to
    customers

  • Develop Microsoft
    security strategy, recommendations, and roadmap for customers

  • Prepare and
    present recommendations to key stakeholders and senior leadership

  • Id

    entify and
    document issues and risks to projects and develop recommendations for
    remediation

  • Develop project
    plans and weekly status reports

  • Assist with
    project management activities such as managing project team hours, expenses,
    tasks, and meetings


Qualifications
and Education Requirements


  • 5+ years of security
    and risk industry experience

  • 3+ years of security
    consulting experience

  • 3+ years of Microsoft
    security 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 of
    O365 and cloud technology, security, principles and practices

  • Lead meetings with
    clients in order to discover existing business processes, advise on best-fit
    technologies, gather requirements, and drive to client satisfaction

  • Ability to coordinate
    with program manager to develop execution plans

  • Strong problem-solving skills

  • Intermediate knowledge
    of process and workflow design and management

  • Knowledge of quality
    management, tools and techniques

  • Create and maintain
    support documentation

  • Document operational processes and problem resolutions

  • Process and workflow
    design


Additional Notes


  • Position requires consistent travel

  • This job requires prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer;

    candidates must be able to

    lift up

    to 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.
Ascent Solutions

About Ascent Solutions

Ascent is the partner to solve the most challenging cybersecurity problems. The firm is built to evolve cybersecurity posture, modernize Microsoft solutions, and manage entire security ecosystems. With constantly advancing capabilities, including incident response and CMMC, Ascent provides organizations with the consulting excellence and operational expertise needed to build a safer tomorrow. For more information visit www.meetascent.com.

Ascent provides organizations with the expertise needed to quickly move beyond technical constraints and focus on achieving business results. The ability to envision and execute Microsoft solutions comes directly from the experience of our leadership and consulting teams. Ascent proudly carries over 100 years of combined Microsoft experience from both corporate and field leadership positions. Our deep understanding of Microsoft’s business and products directly translates into strategy and delivery excellence for our clients.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Year Founded
2008
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