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# Azure Security Engineer Associate

- **Company:** WEST Inc
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $86,600.0 - $113,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Adobe InDesign, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Databases, Microsoft Exchange Server, Identity and Access Management, Internet Security, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Software, OAuth, OpenID, Windows PowerShell, Protocol Independent Multicast, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Microsoft SharePoint, Single Sign-On, EndPointSecurity, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, HybridCloud, Microsoft InTune, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Data Management, Terraform, Multiplatform, GPT
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/m365-experienced-consultant-san-francisco-ca--40e2f938-fa12-4038-b1f2-35a10a2ded2e

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred, or equivalent experience required
 * Prior experience in consulting or a professional services environment strongly preferred
 * 1-4 + years of IT experience with advanced expertise across Microsoft 365 (Entra ID, Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, Teams), Defender Suite, Intune, and Enterprise Mobility + Security
 * Expertise architecting Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migrations, including identity cutover, Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams, with ownership of technical approach and sequencing decisions
 * Proven experience supporting M&A integration and carve-out projects focused on the M365 stack (e.g. M365 tenant-to-tenant migration and cybersecurity hardening)
 * Expertise in coexistence identity strategies and architecture across hybrid and multi-tenant environments
 * Proven ability to architect and implement Microsoft Entra ID environments at enterprise scale, including Conditional Access, MFA, SSO/federation (SAML, OAuth, OIDC), Enterprise Apps, identity governance (PIM, RBAC, access reviews, lifecycle automation), DLP, compliance controls, least-privilege access models, and Zero Trust architecture
 * Experience architecting hybrid identity and implementing identity threat protection, including Azure AD Connect, Active Directory integration, Defender for Identity, and remediation of identity-related security risks
 * Proven experience designing and implementing Microsoft Intune solutions at enterprise scale, including device enrollment strategies (BYOD, corporate-owned), compliance and conditional access policies, configuration profiles, and integration with Microsoft Entra ID and Defender for Endpoint
 * Experience with email security standards, including implementation
 * Proficiency with PowerShell for M365 administration, bulk remediation, and reporting; and experience using scripting (Python, etc.), automation, and/or Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform to deploy hybrid-cloud environments and automate tasks within Microsoft 365
 * Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex security risks to non-technical stakeholders
 * Experience integrating AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT) into day to day workflows to enhance productivity and insight generation, coupled with strong critical thinking to assess accuracy, mitigate bias, and ensure high-quality outputs
 * The below certifications are a plus:
 * Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100)
 * Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Business Operations, Business Skills, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Email Protocols/Standards, Email Security, Endpoint Security, Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Endpoint, Enterprise Protection, Geography, Hybrid Cloud, Identity Data Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, International Business, Internet Security, Leadership, Mergers and Acquisitions, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Windows Azure, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, OAuth, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Productivity Management, Professional Services, Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM), Public Cloud, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Sales Management, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Assertion Markup Language
(SAML), Single Sign-On (SSO), Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Operations, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Design, Validation Testing, Windows PowerShell

## Description

West Monroe is excited to hire a Microsoft 365 Experienced Consultant for our growing Enterprise Technology team! We're looking for a technologist with keen business acumen to help solve some of our clients' most complex problems while leveraging public cloud services, automation, Microsoft 365 solutions, and advanced Identity and Access Management (IAM) capabilities. This role will play a key part in supporting the designing secure, scalable, and Zero Trust-aligned environments across Microsoft 365 and hybrid infrastructures. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a high-growth company and employee-centric culture while helping enterprise clients transform their IT infrastructure and identity security environments., * Collaborate with a team of technology consultants to design, build, and implement Microsoft 365, and IT infrastructure solutions with the goal of improving client business and technical operations

 * Participate in client stakeholder interviews, assess current state IT processes and infrastructure environments (including Microsoft 365 environments such as SharePoint Online, Teams, and Exchange Online, and Intune), document requirements, and make solution recommendations
 * Support the Lead technical delivery across cloud platform migrations (focus on M365), security, and IAM engagements, owning design execution, testing, and quality validation while supporting the coordination of cross-functional teams.
 * Support the Technical Lead in design and implementation of enterprise endpoint management and security solutions using Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Defender, covering device enrollment, compliance policies, configuration profiles, and application delivery, to ensure a secure, Zero Trust-aligned endpoint posture across managed client environments
 * Support the Technical Lead with the architecture and implementation of enterprise IAM solutions within Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access, MFA, SSO/Federation, PIM, RBAC, access reviews, and identity lifecycle governance to deliver Zero Trust-aligned environments at enterprise scale
 * Use Infrastructure-as-Code, scripting and other tools to modernize client environments, automate tasks during migrations, and enhance Microsoft 365 governance and security
 * Help support the technical authority on engagements: Define and present solution architecture and roadmaps to client executives, and communicate technical decisions and project status to engagement leads and stakeholders
 * Leverage both external & internal trainings to sharpen technical proficiencies, learn new technologies, and develop leadership skills


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