Security Consultant

Summary

Join DGR Systems as a Security Consultant specializing in Microsoft Security solutions! You will leverage your expertise in Microsoft Threat Protection technologies (Defender suite, Sentinel, Purview) to deliver projects, provide consultative engagements, and present recommendations to clients. This role requires strong communication skills, a consultative mindset, and a passion for continuous learning. You will contribute technical expertise and business acumen to a growing technology consulting company. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in Microsoft security technologies and a proven track record of successful project delivery. DGR Systems offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and a work-from-home program.

Requirements

• 8 years of experience in the IT industry with 3 years minimum focus on Microsoft Security Solutions
• Expert in Microsoft security technologies
• The ability to collaborate with other technical team members to develop and design solutions to fit customer needs and goals
• Subject matter expert in the Microsoft security stack with the following technologies: Defender for Identity, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Cloud, Defender for Cloud Apps, Entra ID Protection, Microsoft Sentinel
• Expert in designing solutions to be deployed and planning implementation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex technical projects
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Proven consultative mindset and experience with the ability to integrate complex elements and customer requirements into innovative technical architectures
• Demonstrated client-focus solutions provider excelling at understanding customer needs and translating those needs to solutions
• Presentation skills with a high degree of comfort with both technical and non-technical audiences to present customer solutions and have conversations to understand the customer needs and how the technologies will benefit them

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Expertise: Be a subject matter expert in delivery of projects and act as a major supporting role amongst the broader team
• Presentation: Prepare and present reports and recommendations to customers regarding initiatives and projects
• Practice Technical Leadership: Assist Practice leadership in evaluating emerging technology, products, and industry trends for use in setting business strategy for the company
• Pre-Sales Engineering: Support practice leadership and business development in evaluating and recommending technologies, tools, and platforms for all project sizes and complexities, and communicating recommendations to stakeholders
• Architecture Planning: Develop comprehensive architecture plans for any project size and complexity, addressing system integrations, data flows, and infrastructure needs with a focus on scalability, security, and performance
• Design Solutions: Create detailed architecture and design documents that align with business objectives and technical constraints across all project sizes and complexity
• Implementation Oversight: Oversee the implementation of solutions, ensuring development teams adhere to architectural plans and address any issues during the implementation phase
• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation for all projects, including architectural designs, decisions, and changes, with clear diagrams, specifications, and guidelines
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks in the architecture and design phases for projects of any size, developing strategies to address potential challenges
• Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate in both written and verbal form technical concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating discussions and providing guidance throughout the project lifecycle
• Quality Assurance: Ensure solutions meet quality standards and perform as expected. Conduct reviews, provide feedback, and suggest improvements to maintain adherence to architectural guidelines and enhance practices
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure all solutions comply with relevant regulations, standards, and organizational policies, addressing compliance issues as they arise
• Collaboration: Collaborate with architects, engineers, project managers, and delivery leaders to align architecture with project goals and ensure integration with existing systems
• Mentorship and Leadership: Engage in the training, development, coaching, and selection of less experienced team members, providing leadership and guidance
• Other duties as required

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft Purview

Benefits

• Group Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Company Paid Life Insurance (Basic & AD&D)
• Company Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Voluntary Insurance Options (Voluntary Life, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Certification Reimbursement
• Work From Home Program
• Wellness Resources