Security Consultant (Identity & SecOps) - Mid-Atlantic region (Remote in NC, VA, MD, DC, DE, PA, or NJ)
About the role
Overview
At GuidePoint Security, our consultants help customers solve complex security challenges through a combination of strategic guidance, technical depth, and hands-on execution. We are seeking a Security Consultant – Identity & SecOps to support our Mid-Atlantic (Mid-A) Security Consulting practice. This role will focus heavily on Microsoft Entra ID, Identity & Access Management (IAM), SaaS and M365 security hardening, and foundational security architecture improvements. The ideal candidate will also have experience supporting Security Operations (SecOps) initiatives including SIEM, SOC, ITDR, and Zero Trust aligned programs. The consultant will primarily support Mid-Atlantic customers while collaborating across GuidePoint’s broader Security Consulting (SecCon) and Security Operations (SecOps) teams.
What You’ll Do
- Assess, design, and improve Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD environments
- Implement and harden foundational M365 and Azure security controls
- Support Identity governance, MFA, Conditional Access, PIM, RBAC, and passwordless initiatives
- Assist customers with FIDO2 security key deployments and identity hardening strategies
- Perform Security Architecture Reviews and technical assessments
- Develop actionable remediation recommendations and implementation roadmaps
- Support ITDR, SIEM, SOC, and Zero Trust aligned initiatives
- Work hands-on within customer environments to validate and implement recommendations
- Produce high-quality customer deliverables and technical documentation
- Serve as a trusted advisor to customer security and IT teams
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of cybersecurity consulting, engineering, or architecture experience
- Strong experience with Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD and M365 security
- Experience implementing or administering IAM controls and authentication technologies
- Understanding of Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, RBAC, PIM, and Zero Trust concepts
- Experience with Azure and/or AWS cloud security fundamentals
- Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting security technologies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple customer engagements in parallel
- Eastern Time Zone availability required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with FIDO2 / passwordless authentication deployments
- Experience with CrowdStrike, ITDR, SIEM, or SOC technologies
- Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Okta, Duo, SailPoint, CyberArk, or related platforms
- AWS security experience
- Consulting or professional services background strongly preferred
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, SC-300, AZ-500, or SC-100
Location & Travel
- Remote position supporting the GuidePoint Security Mid-Atlantic (Mid-A) region
- Candidates located in NC, VA, MD, DC, DE, PA, or NJ strongly preferred
- Limited travel based on customer and engagement requirements