Overview
Remote
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 Month(s)
Skills
Conditional Access
PIM
Identity Protection
Hybrid Identity
Job Details
Microsoft Cloud Architect Infrastructure & Security Assessments
Remote role
Long term contract
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Cloud Architect to lead Infrastructure and Security Assessment engagements, evaluating client environments against Microsoft best practices such as Zero Trust and the Microsoft Well-Architected Framework. This is a customer-facing advisory role, focused on assessment, gap analysis, and strategic roadmap creation-not day-to-day support.
Key Skills Required:
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD): Conditional Access, PIM, Identity Protection, Hybrid Identity
- Microsoft Intune: Compliance policies, Autopilot, MAM/MAM-WE, cloud-native device management
- M365 Security & Compliance: Defender XDR, Secure Score, Purview (DLP, Sensitivity Labels)
- Strong experience with security posture assessments, configuration reviews, and modernization roadmaps
- PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API; KQL is a plus
Certifications (Strongly Preferred):
- SC-100, MS-102, SC-300, AZ-500
Nice to Have:
- Experience with Microsoft Partners / Consulting firms
- Cross-tenant migration assessments
- Legacy AD hardening experience
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