Microsoft Security Tools Advisor

Strategic Staffing Solutions International client — a global IT company that supports major organizations in their digital transformation efforts. Their team develops innovative IT solutions, transitions clients to the cloud, integrates digital processes, and manages IT systems operations and support.

Location: Riga, Latvia. The company provides a relocation package.

Responsibilities:

• Advise our customers in the area of Microsoft security tools such as: Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft 365 Defender, and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Set up and configure these security tools for customers as part of projects, adding functionality where required.
• Perform and manage Attack Surface Reduction activities.
• Support advisory service activities, including reporting, steering and customer discussions where needed.
• Provide support within the framework of tenders or pre-sales activities.
• Participate in training courses and webinars from Microsoft or partners.

Requirements:

• Degree in computer science or comparable training, ideally with a focus on IT security.
• Several years of project experience in dealing with Microsoft security tools and their introduction.
• Solid practical experience in Windows system administration; experience with Linux administration is an advantage.
• Experience with the architectures and security concepts of Microsoft Azure.
• Excellent verbal and written English and good German language skills: required for communication across our international locations and with international clients.
• Relevant certifications e.g. AZ-500, MS-500, SC-200 would be considered as an advantage.

Company offers:

• Monthly gross salary from 4500 to 5500 EUR, depending on your level of expertise.
• Hybrid way of working with cozy office space in the center of Riga, when needed, and flexible working hours opportunities, based on your own preferences.
• Family-oriented company values and healthy attitude towards work and life balance granting additional 4 vacation days, birthday leave, "Happy Land" space in the office for children, etc.
• Individual development and learning plan, including yearly budget for external training.
• Necessary essentials health insurance with dental services and sports coverage.
• Possibility to work in mutual trust and positive team environment, to be creative and improve working flows by self-initiatives.
• Friendly, multicultural and cooperation orientated colleagues.