Principal Security Consultant - Contractor

Principal Security Consultant - Contractor

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We are looking for a Principal Security Consultant to lead and manage security operations with a strong focus on Microsoft 365 security, threat protection, and data security. This is a senior hands‑on role responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls across all environments, ensuring compliance, and strengthening overall security posture.

Responsibilities

• Design, configuration, and continuously enhance Microsoft 365 security features including Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Defender for Endpoint, Azure AD Conditional Access, and Purview Compliance tools.
• Manage and optimize the organization’s email gateway solution (e.g., Microsoft Defender, Proofpoint, Mimecast), ensuring effective spam filtering, anti‑spoofing, control and protection against phishing and malware threats.
• Lead the implementation, monitoring, and refinement of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies across endpoints, email, and cloud environments to prevent unauthorized data access and leakage.
• Administer and enforce application whitelisting policies using AppLocker, Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC), or other tools to ensure only approved software runs in the environment.
• Collaborate with IT, compliance, and leadership teams to ensure security measures align with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to and lead investigations of security incidents and develop incident response plans and actionable playbooks to enhance organizational preparedness.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to security engineers and analysts, fostering professional growth and a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

Preferred Skills

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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