Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Architect Senior Consultant

About the Role

Protiviti is seeking a Technology Consulting Senior Consultant to join our growing Microsoft SCI team. As a Senior Consultant, you'll partner with clients to solve complex business problems, provide impactful advice, and deliver high-quality solutions. You'll build lasting relationships with clients, foster a positive team culture, and contribute to the development of team members.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to solve complex business problems and provide impactful advice and solutions.
• Develop lasting relationships with client personnel and ensure quality product delivery.
• Foster a network within the business community and serve as an ambassador of Protiviti.
• Mentor, train, and coach Consultants and Senior Consultants to facilitate successful project completion.
• Work with the Microsoft security & compliance suite of applications, including M365 Security & Compliance, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Agent 365.

Requirements

• Strong expertise with the Microsoft 365 Security suite from a technical design, implementation, and administration standpoint.
• Experience architecting and implementing Microsoft Purview (IP, DLP, DLM, eDiscovery) across SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and Exchange.
• Experience delivering business solutions on Microsoft 365 (GCC and GCCH expertise desired but not required).
• Working knowledge of global and large M365 tenants.
• Familiarity with Entra, Intune, Defender, Sentinel, Azure, and Microsoft Graph.
• Ability to evaluate, summarize, organize, and interpret data.
• Experience establishing and cultivating business relationships, including with senior executives.
• Leadership and direct supervisory experience, including performance appraisals, mentoring, and team coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., MIS, Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical degree).
• 2+ years working in professional services or industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Professional Certification such as Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900), CISSP, or similar strongly preferred.

Skills

• Passion for working with Microsoft security & compliance technologies and staying up-to-date with trends and developments.
• Strong relationship-building and client management skills.
• Interest in project management and team leadership.
• Ability to contribute to a positive team culture and foster open communication.
• Desire to work with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $97,000.00 - $146,000.00, with a bonus target opportunity of 10%. The estimated total cash range, including base salary and bonus, is $106,700.00 - $160,600.00.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• FSA and HSA healthcare accounts.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Adoption and fertility assistance.
• Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks.
• Short/long-term disability.
• 401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match.
• Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time.
• Up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year.

Protiviti practices a hybrid work model, combining in-person and remote work. The ratio of remote to in-person work varies by client, project, and team requirements. This position is located in Houston or Dallas, Texas.