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Pyrovio

Consultant (Remote)

Ann Arbor, MI · Remote

Consultant Remote About Pyrovio Pyrovio is a growing management consulting firm that helps ... Microsoft Copilot / AI-enabled workflow tools Additional Details * Travel: 1025% as needed

Pyrovio

Consultant (Remote)

Akron, OH · Remote

Consultant Remote About Pyrovio Pyrovio is a growing management consulting firm that helps ... Microsoft Copilot / AI-enabled workflow tools Additional Details * Travel: 1025% as needed

Pyrovio

Senior Consultant (Remote)

Ann Arbor, MI · Remote

Senior Consultant Remote About Pyrovio Pyrovio is a growing management consulting firm that helps ... Microsoft Copilot / AI-enabled workflow tools Additional Details * Travel: 1025% as needed

Pyrovio

Senior Consultant (Remote)

Akron, OH · Remote

Senior Consultant Remote About Pyrovio Pyrovio is a growing management consulting firm that helps ... Microsoft Copilot / AI-enabled workflow tools Additional Details * Travel: 1025% as needed

Palco

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Birch River, WV · Remote

RESOURCE CONSULTANT - REMOTE Candidates should reside within reasonable driving distance of ... Must possess proficient skills with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet. * Must ...

Centric Consulting LLC

$151K/yr

Manager/Senior Manager Job Location: [Remote/Hybrid/Onsite] Travel Expectations: Up to 25% on ... These principles define our consulting model and have crafted one of the most vibrant cultures in ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote microsoft consultant in the United States is $49.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $62.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Microsoft Consultant vs Remote Microsoft Support Specialist?

AspectRemote Microsoft ConsultantRemote Microsoft Support Specialist
CertificationsMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Fundamentals
Work EnvironmentClient-facing, project-based, consulting firms or in-house teamsHelpdesk, technical support centers, remote troubleshooting
Industry UsageIT consulting, enterprise solutions, cloud servicesIT support, customer service, technical troubleshooting
Search & ComparisonOften compared for consulting roles, project scope, and certificationsCompared for support roles, troubleshooting skills, and certifications

Remote Microsoft Consultants focus on advising clients, designing solutions, and implementing Microsoft technologies, often requiring advanced certifications and project experience. In contrast, Remote Microsoft Support Specialists primarily handle troubleshooting, resolving technical issues, and providing customer support. Both roles require Microsoft certifications but differ in scope, environment, and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Remote Microsoft Consultant job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,425 per year, or $49.7 per hour.

Microsoft Security and Compliance Consultant

Planet Technologies

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Job description

Planet is seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft Security & Compliance Consultant with deep expertise in data security, governance, and compliance within the Microsoft ecosystem. This role is focused on helping clients design and implement secure, compliant environments specifically within Microsoft 365, Microsoft Purview, and Copilot adoption.

The ideal candidate brings a solution-oriented mindset, strong consulting experience, and the ability to translate complex security and compliance requirements into practical, scalable solutions.

This role includes participation in pre-sales activities, solution design, technical delivery, and client advisory work. Consultants typically support 2-3 projects simultaneously. Work is primarily remote, with occasional travel based on client needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as a primary technical lead on client engagements involving Microsoft security, compliance, and data protection solutions
  • Design and implement data security, governance, and compliance strategies aligned with Microsoft 365 and Azure capabilities
  • Advise clients on secure adoption of Microsoft Copilot, including data exposure risks, governance controls, and compliance considerations
  • Architect and deploy solutions leveraging tools such as: Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Defender suite and Microsoft Sentinel
  • Translate regulatory and compliance requirements into actionable technical solutions (e.g., ISO frameworks, government regulations, internal controls)
  • Conduct data discovery, classification, and protection strategy design
  • Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes
  • Contribute to pre-sales efforts, including solution design, scoping, and level-of-effort estimates
  • Create technical documentation, implementation guides, and client training materials
  • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) and mentor to other engineers
  • Develop and refine repeatable offerings around data security, compliance, and Copilot readiness
  • Stay current on evolving Microsoft security, compliance, and AI governance capabilities
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong experience with Microsoft Security and Compliance ecosystem, including: Pruview, DLP, Records Management, Microsoft Defender Suite and Microsoft Sentinel
  • Deep understanding of data security concepts, including: DLP, Data Classification and labeling, and Insider risk and information governance
  • Experience advising on Microsoft 365 Copilot readiness, including: Data exposure risks, permission and access reviews, and governance and compliance controls.
  • Knowledge of identity and access management, including: Entra ID, Conditional Access and MFA and Identity governance
  • Ability to architect and communicate solutions to both technical and business stakeholders
  • Experience mapping compliance requirements to technical implementations
  • Strong consulting skills, including: Requirements gathering, solution design and client communication and presentation
  • Experience developing documentation and reusable frameworks
  • Familiarity with scripting (e.g., PowerShell)
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning in security, compliance, and AI governance
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in technical field and/or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in Microsoft cloud security and compliance consulting
  • Relevant Microsoft certifications, such as:
  • SC-401 (Information Security Administrator Associate) - preferred
  • SC-400 (Information Protection & Compliance Administrator)
  • SC-200 (Security Operations Analyst)
  • SC-300 (Identity and Access Administrator)
 
  • Experience supporting State and Local Government or regulated industries
  • Familiarity with:
  • Data lifecycle and records management
  • Privileged Identity Management (PIM) / Privileged Access Management (PAM)
  • Enterprise applications and identity integrations
  • Strong technical writing and analytical skills
  • Ability to manage deliverables across multiple concurrent projects
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively in a remote environment
Planet Technologies is the leading provider of Microsoft Consulting Services to public sector and commercial organizations.  Planet has significant experience in deploying business intelligence, cloud services, unified communications, and systems management with an emphasis building, deploying, and managing custom solutions that transform the business operations of federal government agencies.
 
Planet Technologies does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. Select positions at Planet Technologies have Federal Agency Clearance Requirements and may require up to a 10-year background investigation and/or US Citizenship (clearable). 
 
Salaries for Consultants at Planet Technologies range from $120,000 and $210,000. Several factors will impact final pay offered to a successful candidate including but not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, clearance level, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, training, etc.
 
Visit www.go-planet.com to learn more about us. Details about our benefits can be found here  2026-2027 Benefits Guide.pdf 
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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