Microsoft Security and Compliance Consultant

About the role

The Senior Microsoft Security & Compliance Consultant at Planet is responsible for designing and implementing secure, compliant environments within Microsoft 365, Microsoft Purview, and Copilot adoption. The role involves pre-sales activities, solution design, technical delivery, and client advisory work.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary technical lead on client engagements involving Microsoft security, compliance, and data protection solutions
• Design and implement data security, governance, and compliance strategies aligned with Microsoft 365 and Azure capabilities
• Advises clients on secure adoption of Microsoft Copilot, including data exposure risks, governance controls, and compliance considerations
• Architect and deploy solutions leveraging tools such as: Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Defender suite and Microsoft Sentinel
• Translate regulatory and compliance requirements into actionable technical solutions (e.g., ISO frameworks, government regulations, internal controls)
• Conduct data discovery, classification, and protection strategy design
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes
• Contribute to pre-sales efforts, including solution design, scoping, and level-of-effort estimates
• Create technical documentation, implementation guides, and client training materials
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) and mentor to other engineers
• Develop and refine repeatable offerings around data security, compliance, and Copilot readiness
• Stay current on evolving Microsoft security, compliance, and AI governance capabilities

Requirements

• Strong experience with Microsoft Security and Compliance ecosystem, including: Pruview, DLP, Records Management, Microsoft Defender Suite and Microsoft Sentinel
• Deep understanding of data security concepts, including: DLP, Data Classification and labeling, and Insider risk and information governance
• Experience advising on Microsoft 365 Copilot readiness, including: Data exposure risks, permission and access reviews, and governance and compliance controls
• Knowledge of identity and access management, including: Entra ID, Conditional Access and MFA and Identity governance
• Ability to architect and communicate solutions to both technical and business stakeholders
• Experience mapping compliance requirements to technical implementations
• Strong consulting skills, including: Requirements gathering, solution design and client communication and presentation
• Experience developing documentation and reusable frameworks
• Familiarity with scripting (e.g., PowerShell)
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning in security, compliance, and AI governance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical field and/or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in Microsoft cloud security and compliance consulting
• Relevant Microsoft certifications, such as:
  • SC-401 (Information Security Administrator Associate) - preferred
  • SC-400 (Information Protection & Compliance Administrator)
  • SC-200 (Security Operations Analyst)
  • SC-300 (Identity and Access Administrator)
• Experience supporting State and Local Government or regulated industries
• Familiarity with:
  • Data lifecycle and records management
  • Privileged Identity Management (PIM) / Privileged Access Management (PAM)
  • Enterprise applications and identity integrations
• Strong technical writing and analytical skills
• Ability to manage deliverables across multiple concurrent projects
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively in a remote environment

Benefits

Planet Technologies offers competitive salaries ranging from $120,000 to $210,000, with additional compensation based on experience, clearance level, and industry experience. Details about our benefits can be found here.