Microsoft Security-SME

Overview

We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) specializing in Microsoft Security technologies to support our content development teams in creating high-quality technical training material. This includes presentations, lab manuals, hands-on exercises, and certification-aligned deliverables. You’ll bridge the gap between evolving Microsoft security solutions and our instructional content team.

Key Responsibilities

Translate certification objectives (SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, SC-900) and customer briefs into detailed technical scopes

Guide content developers on technical architecture, use cases, and security best practices

Review and validate content for technical accuracy, alignment with Microsoft Learn, and real-world applicability

Design realistic lab scenarios with Defender, Purview, Entra ID, Sentinel, and compliance toolsets

Stay current with Microsoft’s evolving security stack and roadmap (Defender XDR, Purview, etc.)

Collaborate with clients and internal QA teams to refine and finalize training deliverables

Required Skills

Hands-on experience with :

Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD)

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, and Cloud

Microsoft Purview (Information Protection, DLP, Compliance)

Microsoft Sentinel

Minimum 7 years in cloud security architecture, SOC, or compliance roles

Strong grasp of Zero Trust, SIEM / SOAR, identity governance, and regulatory frameworks

Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to convey security concepts clearly

Familiarity with Microsoft Learn, SC-series certifications, and security training audiences

Good-to-Have

SC-200, SC-300, SC-400 certifications (preferred, not mandatory)

Experience reviewing or creating Microsoft certification content

PowerShell and KQL proficiency