Microsoft Security Consultant

Microsoft Security Consultant - 6 Month Contract - Outside IR35 - Fully remoteContract Type: Initial 6 month contract (Outside IR35)Rate: £450 per day Outside IR35Location: Fully RemoteRole OverviewWe are looking for a Microsoft Security Consultant to join on a contract basis, bringing deep expertise across Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and Azure security. The role combines hands-on technical delivery with trusted advisory work - designing and implementing enterprise-grade detection and response architectures, driving Zero Trust initiatives, and translating complex security requirements into practical, scalable solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect and deliver Microsoft Defender XDR solutions, running architecture and design workshops to define end-to-end security strategies aligned with Zero Trust and secure-by-design principlesLead Microsoft Sentinel implementations including data connector configuration, KQL analytics rule development, Logic Apps playbook automation, and SIEM tuning to reduce false positives and improve MTTRAssess and optimise client Defender XDR and Sentinel configurations, producing detailed remediation and maturity roadmaps aligned to Microsoft, CIS, NIST, and MITRE ATTandCK best practicesAdvise on Defender XDR, Sentinel, and Entra ID integration to enable holistic security visibility, supporting migrations from Legacy SIEM platforms such as SplunkCollaborate with SOC and Incident Response teams during escalated incidents, rapidly onboarding ..... full job details .....