planettechnologies - Planet Technologies - Microsoft Security and Compliance Consultant

• This role includes participation in pre-sales activities, solution design, technical delivery, and client advisory work. Consultants typically support 2–3 projects simultaneously. Work is primarily remote, with occasional travel based on client needs. • Planet is seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft Security & Compliance Consultant with deep expertise in data security, governance, and compliance within the Microsoft ecosystem. This role is focused on helping clients design and implement secure, compliant environments specifically within Microsoft 365, Microsoft Purview, and Copilot adoption. • 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 • 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 • Planet Technologies is the leading provider of Microsoft Consulting Services to public sector and commercial organizations.  Planet has significant experience in deploying business intelligence, cloud services, unified communications, and systems management with an emphasis building, deploying, and managing custom solutions that transform the business operations of federal government agencies.