CyberSecurity Consultant | Contractor

Avertium is seeking a Cybersecurity Consultant for the Acceleration & Optimization team with a focus on Microsoft Cloud. You should be security focused with emphasis on Microsoft cloud infrastructure and applications. The ability to develop and deliver reports, presentations, diagrams and creating implementation/integration plans and programs is a must. Subject matter expertise in one or multiple cloud platforms and solutions is required. You should be self-disciplined and able to work on individual tasks, sometimes without clear requirements, and to work well in a remote team environment. This role requires the ability to lead various architecture and integration projects, frequently serving in a consultative role, evaluate the client’s business challenges, and applying key technical prowess and industry best practices to provide security minded innovative and cost-effective solutions. 

 

 

 

Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field or equivalent years of experience

5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, Microsoft Infrastructure and Systems Administration , or a related role, with progressively increasing responsibilities. 

In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices. 

Proficiency in network and system security concepts, including secure architecture design and/or secure coding practices. 

Ability to lead and execute multiple projects simultaneously. 

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. 

Ability to apply industry standards and best practices (such as CIS, NIST, PCI, HIPAA, etc) in the areas of IT, Network, Cloud, and Enterprise Architecture. 

Experience with emphasis in information security (INFOSEC), Cybersecurity, Data Security, Network Security, or other related areas. 

Microsoft Azure 

Microsoft 365 

Microsoft Entra 

Identity & Access Management (IAM) 

Microsoft Purview 

Microsoft Intune

Privileged Access Management (PAM) 

Privileged Identity Management (PIM) 

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) 

Microsoft Cloud Platform 

Microsoft Defender XDR 

Microsoft Defender for Cloud 

Microsoft Sentinel 

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) 

Microsoft Security Center 

Microsoft Priva