Fast Facts
CDW is seeking a Senior Consultant for Hybrid Infrastructure with extensive expertise in Microsoft Defender XDR and related technologies to lead client engagements and implement security solutions in enterprise settings.
Responsibilities: Lead enterprise engagements, architect and implement Microsoft security and collaboration solutions, define strategic roadmaps and assessments, and manage full project lifecycles.
Skills: Deep knowledge of Microsoft Defender XDR, Purview, Teams Voice, Sentinel, Active Directory, and Zero Trust principles; excellent communication and organizational skills.
Qualifications: 5+ years of consulting experience in Microsoft Cloud Security and Identity, experience leading workshops and delivering solutions, relevant Microsoft certifications, and familiarity with regulatory frameworks.
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Compensation: $113000 - $157800 / Annually
Description
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.
We are seeking a well-rounded Senior Consultant with strong hands-on expertise across Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Purview (Information Protection & Compliance), Microsoft Teams Voice, Microsoft Sentinel, and Active Directory / Hybrid Identity. In this role, you will lead client engagements, conduct workshops, architect solutions, and implement end-to-end security, identity, and collaboration capabilities across Microsoft 365, Azure, and on-premises environments. This position blends advisory, architecture, and technical delivery for enterprise customers.
Join us and you’ll quickly learn that Hybrid Infrastructure Senior Consultant role provides accelerated opportunities to grow your career and puts your ideas into action. Your innovative outlook and strong desire to learn will ensure we keep up with the latest practices, ideas, and trends in the Microsoft Security & Collaboration space. Companies rely on us to identify, implement, and maintain the technology that drives them forward and know when they do business with CDW.
What you’ll do
- Lead enterprise client engagements, workshops, and end to end implementations across Microsoft Security, Identity, and Collaboration platforms.
- Architect and deliver solutions for Microsoft Defender XDR, Purview (Information Protection & Compliance), Teams Phone, Sentinel, and Active Directory / Hybrid Identity across Microsoft 365, Azure, and on prem environments.
- Design and implement:
o Defender XDR protections, threat hunting, and incident response integrated with Sentinel.
o Purview capabilities including sensitivity labels, DLP, eDiscovery, Records Management, and Insider Risk.
o Teams Phone solutions (Direct Routing, Operator Connect, E911, call queues, auto attendants, and migrations from legacy PBXs).
o Microsoft Sentinel SIEM solutions using KQL, analytics rules, automation playbooks, and cost optimized ingestion.
o Active Directory & Hybrid Identity architectures including Entra ID, AD Connect, Conditional Access, MFA, GPOs, and AD security models.
- Define security, identity, compliance, and collaboration strategies; deliver roadmaps, assessments, and remediation plans aligned to industry frameworks.
- Own the full project lifecycle: kickoff, architecture, deployment, troubleshooting, documentation, and customer handover.
- Act as a trusted technical advisor, primary customer contact for escalations, and liaison with vendors when required.
- Contribute to internal best practices, reusable IP, mentoring, training, and standardized service offerings.
What you need to succeed
Must have
- 5+ years of consulting experience in Microsoft Cloud Security, Identity, or Modern Workplace.
- Deep, hands on expertise in at least three of the following:
o Microsoft Defender XDR
o Microsoft Purview
o Microsoft Teams Voice
o Microsoft Sentinel
o Active Directory & Hybrid Identity
- Strong understanding of Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Active Directory, and Zero Trust principles.
- Proven experience leading client workshops, producing architecture and “as built” documentation, and delivering enterprise grade solutions.
- Excellent communication skills across technical and business audiences, with strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., SC 200/300/400, MS 700, AZ 500) or equivalent experience.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI, HIPAA, or GDPR.
- Experience operating in large enterprise environments with formal change control processes would be an asset.
- Ability to obtain Government of Canada Security Clearance.
Nice to have
- Prior experience in consulting or customer facing technical roles.
- Bilingual French is an Asset
- Experience with Quest Active Directory migration, recovery, or auditing tools.
- Exposure to Security Copilot, SOAR workflows, identity governance, and automation using PowerShell, KQL, or Logic Apps.
- Experience supporting large scale identity, security, voice, or compliance modernization initiatives and building reusable internal IP.
At CDW, we strive to offer market-competitive total rewards packages to attract andretaintalent. As such, we are committed to pay transparency and ensuring fair compensation for all our coworkers. Each of our roles isassigneda salary range that is informed by multiple sources of market data. Wedetermine individual pay within a given range based on a candidate's prior experience, knowledge,skillsand abilities. This approach allows us to offer competitive andequitablesalaries that reflect the value and responsibilities of each role at CDW. Salaries are based on a 40-hourworkweek,andpaidon a bi-weekly payroll schedule.
Current Opening:This postingreflects acurrently available position within our organization for which we are actively recruiting.
Pay range: $113,000 - $ 157,800, depending on experience and skill set
We make technology work so people can do great things.
CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.
CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
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