Junior Microsoft Security Consultant at Reply in Chicago, IL

Summary: Valorem Reply is an award-winning digital transformation firm focused on delivering solutions around data-driven enterprise and IT modernization. As a Junior Security Consultant, you will support the design and implementation of security solutions across client engagements, gaining hands-on exposure to enterprise security environments using Microsoft technologies. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 - Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US without current or future employer sponsorship 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+ Required Skills: Cybersecurity, Microsoft security technologies, Cloud security Important Skills: Analytical skills, Information security concepts, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Security certifications