Senior Microsoft Security Consultant - SME
About the job
- Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft cloud security technologies, including Microsoft Entra ID, Defender for Cloud, XDR, and Microsoft Purview.
- Strong understanding and practical experience with Conditional Access Policies.
- Hands-on experience implementing and managing Microsoft Defender security solutions across enterprise environments.
- Lead the integration and operationalization of Microsoft Security tools across enterprise cloud and hybrid environments.
- Provide deep technical subject matter expertise across Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access Policies, Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Defender Suite, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Intune.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel use-case development and tuning.
- AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate certification.
- AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate certification.
- AZ-305: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification, formerly AZ-304.
About the company
WaveStrong provides information security and data privacy services to organizations across the US and Canada, combining advisory, managed security services, and solution consulting to plan, implement, and run security programs. Its advisory work includes risk assessments and compliance planning (PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX, NIST), while its managed services offer 24/7 monitoring, co-managed SIEM, endpoint security, and MDR as an extension of a client’s team. Solution consultants bring engineers to help with deployment and integration of security projects across on-premises and cloud environments, covering application, cloud, data protection, and threat detection. The company differentiates itself with an end-to-end approach that unites strategic planning, ongoing operations, and hands-on engineering, focused on unified GRC across diverse industries, with the goal of protecting confidential information, intellectual property, and customer data.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
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Founded
2001
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- WaveStrong hosted IBM-backed PA Security Leaders Round Table in 2026, reinforcing market visibility.
- WaveStrong blog and events pages stayed active through 2026, showing ongoing demand generation.
- Whiteswan partnership in April 2025 expands identity security offerings for enterprise buyers.
What critics are saying
- Khanna v. Walia names WaveStrong in a 2026 Northern California RICO case.
- Court dockets indicate WaveStrong faces counterclaims and cross-claims, distracting leadership through 2026.
- Service-heavy cybersecurity consulting faces margin pressure from larger IBM ecosystem competitors and specialist MSSPs.
What makes WaveStrong unique
- WaveStrong pairs consulting, managed security, and solution engineering for enterprise security operations.
- IBM partnership signals distribution leverage and credibility in complex cybersecurity deals.
- Identity security partnerships like Whiteswan broaden its portfolio beyond traditional advisory services.
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