Description
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.
We are seeking a well-rounded Senior Consultant with strong hands-on expertise across Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Purview (Information Protection & Compliance), Microsoft Teams Voice, Microsoft Sentinel, and Active Directory / Hybrid Identity. In this role, you will lead client engagements, conduct workshops, architect solutions, and implement end-to-end security, identity, and collaboration capabilities across Microsoft 365, Azure, and on-premises environments. This position blends advisory, architecture, and technical delivery for enterprise customers.
Join us and you'll quickly learn that Hybrid Infrastructure Senior Consultant role provides accelerated opportunities to grow your career and puts your ideas into action. Your innovative outlook and strong desire to learn will ensure we keep up with the latest practices, ideas, and trends in the Microsoft Security & Collaboration space. Companies rely on us to identify, implement, and maintain the technology that drives them forward and know when they do business with CDW.
What you'll do
- Lead enterprise client engagements, workshops, and end to end implementations across Microsoft Security, Identity, and Collaboration platforms.
- Architect and deliver solutions for Microsoft Defender XDR, Purview (Information Protection & Compliance), Teams Phone, Sentinel, and Active Directory / Hybrid Identity across Microsoft 365, Azure, and on prem environments.
- Design and implement:
o Defender XDR protections, threat hunting, and incident response integrated with Sentinel.
o Purview capabilities including sensitivity labels, DLP, eDiscovery, Records Management, and Insider Risk.
o Teams Phone solutions (Direct Routing, Operator Connect, E911, call queues, auto attendants, and migrations from legacy PBXs).
o Microsoft Sentinel SIEM solutions using KQL, analytics rules, automation playbooks, and cost optimized ingestion.
o Active Directory & Hybrid Identity architectures including Entra ID, AD Connect, Conditional Access, MFA, GPOs, and AD security models.
- Define security, identity, compliance, and collaboration strategies; deliver roadmaps, assessments, and remediation plans aligned to industry frameworks.
- Own the full project lifecycle: kickoff, architecture, deployment, troubleshooting, documentation, and customer handover.
- Act as a trusted technical advisor, primary customer contact for escalations, and liaison with vendors when required.
- Contribute to internal best practices, reusable IP, mentoring, training, and standardized service offerings.
What you need to succeed
Must have
- 5+ years of consulting experience in Microsoft Cloud Security, Identity, or Modern Workplace.
- Deep, hands on expertise in at least three of the following:
o Microsoft Defender XDR
o Microsoft Purview
o Microsoft Teams Voice
o Microsoft Sentinel
o Active Directory & Hybrid Identity
- Strong understanding of Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Active Directory, and Zero Trust principles.
- Proven experience leading client workshops, producing architecture and "as built" documentation, and delivering enterprise grade solutions.
- Excellent communication skills across technical and business audiences, with strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., SC 200/300/400, MS 700, AZ 500) or equivalent experience.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI, HIPAA, or GDPR.
- Experience operating in large enterprise environments with formal change control processes would be an asset.
- Ability to obtain Government of Canada Security Clearance.
Nice to have
- Prior experience in consulting or customer facing technical roles.
- Bilingual French is an Asset
- Experience with Quest Active Directory migration, recovery, or auditing tools.
- Exposure to Security Copilot, SOAR workflows, identity governance, and automation using PowerShell, KQL, or Logic Apps.
- Experience supporting large scale identity, security, voice, or compliance modernization initiatives and building reusable internal IP.
At CDW, we strive to offer market-competitive total rewards packages to attract and retain talent. As such, we are committed to pay transparency and ensuring fair compensation for all our coworkers. Each of our roles is assigned a salary range that is informed by multiple sources of market data. We determine individual pay within a given range based on a candidate's prior experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. This approach allows us to offer competitive and equitable salaries that reflect the value and responsibilities of each role at CDW. Salaries are based on a 40-hour workweek, and paid on a bi-weekly payroll schedule.
Current Opening: This posting reflects a currently available position within our organization for which we are actively recruiting.
Pay range: $113,000 - $ 157,800, depending on experience and skill set
CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances- not replaces- human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that's curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.
About Us
CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do- it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one- building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win- focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward- staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees- working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities.
As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next.
Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do. Together, we Make Amazing Happen.
CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of consulting experience in Microsoft Cloud Security, Identity, or Modern Workplace
- Deep, hands-on expertise in Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Teams Voice, Microsoft Sentinel, and Active Directory / Hybrid Identity
- Strong understanding of Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Active Directory, and Zero Trust principles
- Proven experience leading client workshops and delivering enterprise-grade solutions
- Excellent communication skills across technical and business audiences
- Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., SC 200/300/400, MS 700, AZ 500) or equivalent experience
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI, HIPAA, or GDPR
- Ability to obtain Government of Canada Security Clearance
CDW Compensation & Benefits Highlights
How does CDW ensure its pay and bonus plans are competitive?
CDW supports competitive pay and bonus plans through a broad total rewards approach that combines performance-focused compensation, strong benefits, long-term financial support, and the stability of a large established company.
- Total rewards philosophy: CDW’s compensation approach is built around more than base salary alone. Its ESG report says the company uses competitive compensation and performance-focused pay practices designed to reward excellence and support coworkers’ professional and financial growth. That philosophy is reinforced by a broader total rewards package that supports physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing.
- Performance-based pay and incentives: CDW explicitly describes its pay practices as performance-focused, indicating that compensation is designed to recognize strong individual contribution and results. Employee feedback also points to meaningful earning potential in some roles, along with merit increases and incentive opportunities, especially in performance-driven functions.
- Structured compensation components and financial support: CDW strengthens compensation competitiveness through multiple financial programs beyond salary. These include a 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, life insurance, disability coverage, accident-related insurance, and charitable gift matching. Together, these programs help support both short-term financial needs and longer-term financial security. CDW also connects compensation to career growth through its Global Career Framework, which helps employees see how advancement and future opportunities fit into the broader organization.
- Benefits as part of total compensation: Benefits are a major part of CDW’s competitive rewards story. The company offers healthcare, parental leave, adoption support, wellbeing resources, commuter benefits, legal assistance, and tuition reimbursement, among other offerings. Its ESG report also notes that in 2023 CDW made additional investments by reducing the benefits waiting period for new hires and increasing paid leave for primary parental caregivers and bereavement. Employees frequently mention benefits, PTO, flexibility, and job stability as strengths of the company’s overall package.
- Scale and stability: CDW’s size and market position also reinforce its ability to offer competitive rewards. As a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company with about $21 billion in annual net sales and ~15,100 coworkers, CDW has the scale to provide broad benefits, structured pay programs, and long-term stability.
- External signals: Employee feedback points to several strengths in CDW’s rewards package, including mentions of generous compensation, strong benefits, stock options, merit increases, and financial stability. While compensation experiences can vary by role, reviews consistently suggest that benefits and overall package strength are important parts of CDW’s employer value proposition.
Bottom line: CDW supports competitive pay through a well-rounded total rewards model that combines performance-focused compensation, strong benefits, financial protection, and long-term career stability. It is especially well positioned for employees who value comprehensive benefits, growth opportunities, and the backing of a large, established technology company.
CDW Insights
What We Do
CDW Corporation is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. For more information about CDW, please visit www.CDW.com. Our broad array of products and services range from hardware and software to integrated IT solutions such as security, cloud, hybrid infrastructure and digital experience.
Why Work With Us
Trust, connection and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
CDW is committed to offering a high quality, flexible work experience centered around connection, collaboration, and coworker well-being. Our flexible hybrid approach enables coworkers to get the best of working from home and being together.







