Job Description
Senior Microsoft Defender Consultant
Location: Remote
Time Zone: US (EST collaboration required)
Engagement Type: Part-time (20–30 hours/week)
Role Summary
We are seeking a Senior Microsoft Defender Consultant to lead a short-term security transformation initiative, migrating SentinelOne to Microsoft Defender for Servers . The consultant will partner closely with project management and client stakeholders to design, validate, and prepare a scalable Defender for Server deployment across approximately 2,800 servers , fully integrated with Microsoft Defender for Cloud .
This role is consultative and hands-on, requiring strong technical expertise, clear communication, and the ability to guide stakeholders through planning and validation phases.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and execute the migration strategy from SentinelOne to Microsoft Defender for Servers
Design a comprehensive deployment plan using native Microsoft security tooling
Configure and validate Microsoft Defender for Server in a test environment
Integrate Defender for Server with Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Partner closely with Project Manager and client stakeholders to ensure alignment
Provide technical guidance, best practices, and risk mitigation strategies
Communicate progress, findings, and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Key Deliverables
Defender for Server deployment plan
Validated configuration for Defender for Server on a test group
Readiness guidance for full-scale rollout across ~2,800 servers
Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Servers
Experience migrating from SentinelOne (or similar EDR) to Microsoft Defender
Deep knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Cloud integration
Proven consulting experience working directly with clients and PMs
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently in a remote, time-bound engagement
Preferred Qualifications
Experience securing large-scale server environments (1,000+ servers)
Background in cloud security (Azure preferred)
Familiarity with Microsoft security best practices and governance
Location: Remote
Time Zone: US (EST collaboration required)
Engagement Type: Part-time (20–30 hours/week)
Role Summary
We are seeking a Senior Microsoft Defender Consultant to lead a short-term security transformation initiative, migrating SentinelOne to Microsoft Defender for Servers . The consultant will partner closely with project management and client stakeholders to design, validate, and prepare a scalable Defender for Server deployment across approximately 2,800 servers , fully integrated with Microsoft Defender for Cloud .
This role is consultative and hands-on, requiring strong technical expertise, clear communication, and the ability to guide stakeholders through planning and validation phases.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and execute the migration strategy from SentinelOne to Microsoft Defender for Servers
Design a comprehensive deployment plan using native Microsoft security tooling
Configure and validate Microsoft Defender for Server in a test environment
Integrate Defender for Server with Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Partner closely with Project Manager and client stakeholders to ensure alignment
Provide technical guidance, best practices, and risk mitigation strategies
Communicate progress, findings, and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Key Deliverables
Defender for Server deployment plan
Validated configuration for Defender for Server on a test group
Readiness guidance for full-scale rollout across ~2,800 servers
Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Servers
Experience migrating from SentinelOne (or similar EDR) to Microsoft Defender
Deep knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Cloud integration
Proven consulting experience working directly with clients and PMs
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently in a remote, time-bound engagement
Preferred Qualifications
Experience securing large-scale server environments (1,000+ servers)
Background in cloud security (Azure preferred)
Familiarity with Microsoft security best practices and governance
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