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Junior Microsoft Security Consultant at Reply – Chicago, Illinois

Reply
Chicago, Illinois, 60601, United States
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Junior Microsoft Security Consultant

Valorem Reply is an award-winning digital transformation firm focused on delivering solutions around data-driven enterprise, IT modernization, customer experience, product transformation and digital workplace by leveraging the power of Microsoft technologies. We provide hyper-scale and agile delivery of unique digital business services, strategic business models and design-led user experiences. Our innovative strategies and solutions securely and rapidly transform the way our clients do business.
As a Junior Security Consultant, you will begin your consulting career supporting the design and implementation of security solutions across client engagements. In this role, you will work alongside experienced consultants and architects to learn how enterprise security environments are assessed, designed, and improved using Microsoft security technologies and broader security best practices. You will contribute to client projects by assisting with discovery, documentation, testing, configuration, and deployment support while gaining hands-on exposure to areas such as identity, endpoint management, threat protection, compliance, and cloud security. You will also develop core consulting skills including structured problem solving, client communication, and solution delivery best practices.
Responsibilities
  • Support client discovery efforts by participating in workshops and documenting business requirements, current-state environments, risks, and future-state recommendations
  • Assist in configuring and validating security solutions under senior guidance, including Microsoft Entra, Intune, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, and Microsoft Sentinel
  • Support security assessments and implementation activities by helping analyze configurations, review controls, document findings, and track remediation actions
  • Create and maintain project and client-facing documentation, including technical documentation, status updates, workshop summaries, and solution design artifacts
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams while tracking assigned tasks and risks, continuously developing consulting, technical, and communication skills
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills suitable for client-facing environments
  • Ability to work collaboratively within team-based project settings
  • Foundational understanding of information security concepts such as identity and access management, endpoint security, data protection, networking, and security operations
  • Demonstrated interest in cloud and enterprise security technologies, with the ability to quickly learn new platforms and tools
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Systems, or a related field
  • Exposure to Microsoft security technologies such as Entra ID, Intune, Microsoft Defender, Purview, or Sentinel
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms and enterprise environments, especially Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365
  • Exposure to security frameworks or best practices such as Zero Trust, NIST, CIS, or ISO 27001
  • Internship, lab, research, or project experience related to cybersecurity, IT risk, security engineering, or security operations
  • Interest in pursuing Microsoft and/or security certifications such as SC-900, AZ-900, MS-900, SC-300, or Security+
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US without current or future employer sponsorship
About Reply
Reply specializes in the design and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. Reply is a network of highly specialized companies supporting global industrial groups operating in the telecom and media, industry and services, banking, insurance and public administration sectors in the definition and development of business models enabled for the new paradigms of AI, cloud computing, digital media and the Internet of Things. Reply services include Consulting, System Integration and Digital Services.
The base compensation range for this full-time position is between $60,000-$70,000 plus benefits. Compensation decisions are supported through market data, where regional variances may exist based on cost of labor. We also consider prior experience, relevant skills, education, training, certifications, and other job-related qualifications. If you have questions regarding compensation, the talent acquisition team can provide details during the interview process.
Reply is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, email jobusa@reply.com. Visit our website at www.reply.com to learn more about our open roles.

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Chicago, Illinois, 60601, United States

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