LAB3 is one of the largest Azure engineering practices in the Australasia region with a focus on Cloud & DevOps, Data, IoT & AI, Modern Workplace, Security, andNetwork services.
We are looking for a Principal Consultant to join our Security Practice. You will be responsible for shaping, designing, and leading the delivery of enterprise-grade Microsoft security solutions across cloud, hybrid, and identity platforms.
The role combines deep technical expertise with strong client engagement and consulting capability. You will act as a trusted security advisor to clients, working across complex and high-profile environments to uplift security maturity and enable secure transformation.
Roleresponsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end Microsoft security engagements from strategy and architecture through to delivery and operational handover, owning technical direction, quality and outcomes across complex client programmes
- Architect and build Microsoft Sentinel environments covering data onboarding, log source integration, analytics rule design, KQL-based threat detection and SOAR automation with the ability to conduct Sentinel assessments and produce actionable remediation roadmaps where required
- Provide architectural leadership across Microsoft Defender XDR for Endpoint, Identity, Office 365 and Cloud Apps, and lead Defender for Cloud deployments covering CSPM, CWPP and Secure Score optimisation
- Lead the design of hybrid and cloud identity security architectures across Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, including identity governance, passwordless authentication, Zero Trust alignment and least-privilege access models
- Embed security controls into IaC and CI/CD pipelines through DevSecOps practices, define endpoint security and application control strategies including WDAC, and lead security automation and orchestration across cloud and identity platforms
- Act as a trusted security advisor to senior client stakeholders, leading workshops, threat modelling sessions and security roadmap engagements, and producing high-quality deliverables for technical and executive audiences
- Support pre-sales and engagement shaping, contribute to LAB3 security reference architectures and intellectual property, and mentor engineers and consultants to uplift capability across the Security Practice
Technical Skills:
Microsoft Cloud & Security Platforms
- Senior-level technical leadership with the expectation that hands-on engineering involvement may be required from time to time.
- Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Azure security services and cloud-native security controls.
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud (CSPM & CWPP) including Secure Score optimisation, regulatory compliance, and workload protection.
- Azure Policy for governance, compliance enforcement, and security posture management.
- Security Operations, SIEM & XDR
- Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR) architecture, analytics design, KQL hunting, automation, and playbooks.
- Microsoft Defender XDR across Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, and Cloud Apps.
- Security operations leadership across hybrid and cloud environments.
- Identity & Access Management
- Hybrid identity security across Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
- Microsoft Entra ID Governance, including Joiner-Mover-Leaver processes, access packages, entitlement management, and access reviews.
- Microsoft Entra External ID (B2B, B2C, cross-tenant access).
- Workload and service identities using managed identities, service principals, and least-privilege access models.
- Authentication & Zero Trust
- Passwordless and phishing-resistant authentication (FIDO2, Windows Hello for Business, MFA).
- Application of Zero Trust principles across identity, device, application, and data layers.
- Data Protection & Compliance
- Microsoft Purview for Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Information Protection.
- Data discovery, classification, sensitivity labelling, and policy-based protection controls.
- Endpoint & Application Security
- Endpoint protection and hardening using Microsoft Defender technologies.
- Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) strategy and policy design.
- DevSecOps, Automation & Delivery
- Security as-code and CI/CD integration.
- Security automation and orchestration using Microsoft tooling.
- Delivery within Agile environments (Azure DevOps, Jira).
- Strong architectural documentation and operational runbooks.
What's in it for you?
- Be part of a team thatleveragesmoderntechnologies tosolve real problems and provides top level of customer satisfaction
- Work with a MicrosoftPartner of the Year award winner with multiplespecialisations
- Besupported by experienced peers and leaders thatvalue technicalexpertiseandencourage innovation, with clear career pathways and ongoing learning
- Enjoy a supportive workplace that promotes inclusion, flexibility, diversity, and celebrates differences.
- Take advantage oflargely workingfrom home in our remote/hybrid workplace and enjoy the flexibility to balance your life
- Thrive in a community with strong values #BeTrue #TeamUp #StandOut #ThinkAhead #FearLessAchieveMore
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Principal Consultant - Security employer: Lab3
Lab3 is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and technical expertise are highly valued. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to clear career pathways and ongoing learning opportunities while working alongside experienced peers in a supportive and inclusive culture. Enjoy the flexibility of a remote/hybrid workplace, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively.
