Senior Security Consultant

Senior Security Consultant

Location: West Chester, OH (Hybrid or Remote) Salary based on experience $90,000-$130,000 annually The Senior Security Consultant (SR) leads projects of varying size and complexity with minimal oversight, providing both strategic guidance and hands-on technical expertise. This role designs and implements solutions that align technology capabilities with client business outcomes, ensuring value realization and long-term success. The Senior Consultant serves as a trusted advisor to clients, mentors team members, and contributes to identifying new opportunities within existing engagements Key Responsibilities Solution Design & Delivery

• Lead projects of any size with minimal supervision.
• Design and plan migrations and technical solutions aligned with business goals.
• Explain, justify, and document design decisions and their business impact.
• Implement solutions based on documented architecture and requirements.
• Maintain strong understanding of licensing requirements tied to solution features.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
  
  

Client Engagement & Advisory

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic recommendations in their best interest.
• Understand client business objectives and align technical solutions accordingly.
• Communicate proactively with stakeholders to maintain transparency and alignment.
• Transfer knowledge to customers as part of service delivery.
• Identify additional opportunities within existing accounts and collaborate with senior team members to pursue them.
  
  

Project & Operational Excellence

• Prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Assist with project scoping, planning, and scheduling.
• Maintain project documentation and timelines.
• Track progress and adjust plans as needed to meet delivery commitments.
  
  

Team Contribution & Mentorship

• Mentor junior consultants and support team development.
• Share knowledge and best practices across the consulting team.
• Collaborate effectively with peers, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
  
  

_________________ Expectations:

• Successful delivery of smaller projects aligned to client objectives.
• Strong client relationships supported by technical credibility and communication.
• Consistent on-time and on-budget execution.
• Identification of additional opportunities within existing client engagements.
• Demonstrated growth in security expertise and consulting maturity.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (5 years).
• Working experience with Microsoft security solutions, prioritized as follows:
• Defender for Office
• Defender for Cloud
• Security Copilot
• Sentinel

Skills & Abilities

• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Ability to work independently and show initiative with minimal supervision.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and apply them to business scenarios.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to listen effectively and seek clarification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills.
• Ability to balance individual and team responsibilities.
• Ability to responsibly leverage AI tools, including validation of outputs.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience integrating Microsoft and third-party security solutions with Defender Suite and Sentinel.
• Knowledge of equivalent third-party security platforms.
• Relevant third-party solution certifications.
  
  

Certifications

• MS-500 — Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate
• AZ-500 — Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
• SC-100 — Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect
• SC-200 — Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
• SC-300 — Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
  
  

Benefits

We invest in our people because they are our greatest asset. Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Future-Ready Retirement: Employer-sponsored 401(k) with company contributions.
• Security & Protection: Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Generous PTO: Ample vacation, 8 paid holidays, and a floating holiday.
• Professional Growth: Access to cutting-edge technologies, certifications, and career development through Microsoft partnerships.
  
  

About KiZAN

At KiZAN, we don’t just deliver technology—we transform it into a strategic advantage. As a premier Microsoft Gold Partner and elite provider of Professional and Managed Services, we empower regional, national, and global enterprises to innovate, connect, and thrive. Excellence isn’t optional here, it’s our standard.

Joining KiZAN means stepping into a culture of collaboration, influence, and impact. Here, you don’t just support leadership, you help shape the future