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Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Architect Senior Consultant
LOCATION
HOUSTON
ADDITIONAL LOCATION(S)
DALLAS
JOB DESCRIPTION
You Belong Here
The Protiviti Career provides opportunity to learn, inspire, and advance within a collaborative and inclusive culture. We hire curious individuals for whom learning is a passion. We lean into our mission: We Care. We Collaborate. We Deliver.
At every level, we champion leaders who live our values of integrity, inclusion, innovation, and commitment to success. Imagining our work as a journey, we believe integrity guides our way, inclusion moves us forward together, innovation creates new destinations, and our commitment to success empowers us to deliver on our vision to be the most trusted global consulting firm.
Where We Need You
Protiviti is looking for a Technology Consulting Senior Consultant to join our growing Microsoft SCI team.
What You Can Expect
As a Senior Consultant, you’ll partner with our clients to solve complex business problems and provide impactful advice and solutions. You’ll develop lasting relationships with client personnel and further these relationships through quality product delivery. You’ll foster a network within the business community and serve as an ambassador of Protiviti in the market. You will also be a mentor, trainer, and coach to Consultants and Senior Consultants as you facilitate the successful completion of project work plans.
The Protiviti Microsoft Services team provides Security services to Clients for the strategy, planning, design, migration and implementation of a wide range of solutions utilizing Microsoft Security solutions such as, but not limited to:
- M365 Security & Compliance applications
- Microsoft Purview
- Microsoft Defender
- Microsoft Intune
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Microsoft Agent 365
What Will Help You Be Successful
- You enjoy working with the Microsoft security & compliance suite of applications.
- You are motivated to learn and interested in all things related to Microsoft 365 Security technologies, including the latest trends and developments.
- You are passionate about building relationships with clients and providing clients with exceptional experiences.
- You have an inherent interest in project management and team leadership.
- You contribute to a positive team culture that fosters open communication among all engagement team members.
- You create development opportunities for others and ways for your team to improve our clients and communities.
- You have interest in working with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries.
Do Your Talents Include the Following?
- Demonstrated experience with:
- Strong expertise with the Microsoft 365 Security suite from a technical design, implementation and administration standpoint
- Specific focus on experience architecting and implementing Microsoft Purview (IP, DLP, DLM, eDiscovery) across the collaboration suite of SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, & Exchange
- Delivering business solutions on Microsoft 365. (expertise related GCC and GCCH is desired but not required)
- Working with global and large M365 tenants
- Some of the following Microsoft and other technologies:
- Entra
- Intune
- Defender
- Sentinel
- Azure
- Microsoft Graph
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft technology stack.
- Evaluating, summarizing, organizing, and interpreting data.
- Establishing and cultivating business relationships and a professional network, including with senior executives.
- Ability to translate and communicate challenges to client personnel, including executives.
Leadership and direct supervisory experience of teams including conducting performance appraisals, mentoring and coaching, oversight and review of work, coordination across teams, and understanding how to motivate.
Your Educational and Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., MIS, Engineering, Computer Science or related technical degree)
- 2+ years working in professional services or industry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications with specific emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Secondary emphasis on Visio and Access.
Professional Certification such as Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900), CISSP, or similar strongly preferred.
Our Hybrid Workplace
Protiviti practices a hybrid model, which is a combination of working in person with a purpose and working remotely. This model creates meaningful experiences for our people and our clients while offering a flexible environment. The ratio of remote to in-person requirements vary by client, project, team, and other business factors. Our people work both in-person in local Protiviti offices and on client sites, which can include local or out-of-state travel based on.
Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states – West Virginia, Alaska.
Starting salary is based on a full-time equivalent schedule. Placement in the range is dependent upon experience, skills and geographic work location. Below is the salary range for this job.
- $97,000.00 - $146,000.00
Our annual bonus plan provides eligible employees additional cash and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities. Below is the bonus target opportunity for this job.
- 10%
The total cash range is estimated from the sum of the base salary range plus the bonus target opportunity. Below is the estimated total cash range for this job.
- $106,700.00 - $160,600.00
Employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverages, FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave up to 10 weeks, and short/long term disability. We offer eligible employees a company 401(k) savings and investment plan with an employer match of 50% on the first 6% of your contributions. We provide Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of (CTO) varies based on years of service. New hires receive up to 20 days of CTO per calendar year. Protiviti also recognizes up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year.
Learn more about the variety of rewards we offer at Protiviti at https://www.protiviti.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/2026_u.s._benefit_highlights.pdf.
Any benefits outlined are part of our reward offerings for full-time employees in the U.S. Your Open Enrollment materials, insurance contracts, plan documents and Summary Plan Descriptions together comprise the official plan document which legally governs the administration of your benefit plans. Protiviti reserves the right to terminate or amend your benefit plans in any way and at any time.
Protiviti is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran
As part of Protiviti’s employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Protiviti is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to HRSolutions@roberthalf.com or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.
In your email please include the following:
- The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.
- The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.
For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Protiviti will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Protiviti will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states – West Virginia, Alaska.
Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.
JOB LOCATION
TX PRO HOUSTON
JOB REQUISITION
Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Architect Senior Consultant
LOCATION
HOUSTON
ADDITIONAL LOCATION(S)
DALLAS
JOB DESCRIPTION
You Belong Here
The Protiviti Career provides opportunity to learn, inspire, and advance within a collaborative and inclusive culture. We hire curious individuals for whom learning is a passion. We lean into our mission: We Care. We Collaborate. We Deliver.
At every level, we champion leaders who live our values of integrity, inclusion, innovation, and commitment to success. Imagining our work as a journey, we believe integrity guides our way, inclusion moves us forward together, innovation creates new destinations, and our commitment to success empowers us to deliver on our vision to be the most trusted global consulting firm.
Where We Need You
Protiviti is looking for a Technology Consulting Senior Consultant to join our growing Microsoft SCI team.
What You Can Expect
As a Senior Consultant, you’ll partner with our clients to solve complex business problems and provide impactful advice and solutions. You’ll develop lasting relationships with client personnel and further these relationships through quality product delivery. You’ll foster a network within the business community and serve as an ambassador of Protiviti in the market. You will also be a mentor, trainer, and coach to Consultants and Senior Consultants as you facilitate the successful completion of project work plans.
The Protiviti Microsoft Services team provides Security services to Clients for the strategy, planning, design, migration and implementation of a wide range of solutions utilizing Microsoft Security solutions such as, but not limited to:
- M365 Security & Compliance applications
- Microsoft Purview
- Microsoft Defender
- Microsoft Intune
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Microsoft Agent 365
What Will Help You Be Successful
- You enjoy working with the Microsoft security & compliance suite of applications.
- You are motivated to learn and interested in all things related to Microsoft 365 Security technologies, including the latest trends and developments.
- You are passionate about building relationships with clients and providing clients with exceptional experiences.
- You have an inherent interest in project management and team leadership.
- You contribute to a positive team culture that fosters open communication among all engagement team members.
- You create development opportunities for others and ways for your team to improve our clients and communities.
- You have interest in working with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries.
Do Your Talents Include the Following?
- Demonstrated experience with:
- Strong expertise with the Microsoft 365 Security suite from a technical design, implementation and administration standpoint
- Specific focus on experience architecting and implementing Microsoft Purview (IP, DLP, DLM, eDiscovery) across the collaboration suite of SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, & Exchange
- Delivering business solutions on Microsoft 365. (expertise related GCC and GCCH is desired but not required)
- Working with global and large M365 tenants
- Some of the following Microsoft and other technologies:
- Entra
- Intune
- Defender
- Sentinel
- Azure
- Microsoft Graph
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft technology stack.
- Evaluating, summarizing, organizing, and interpreting data.
- Establishing and cultivating business relationships and a professional network, including with senior executives.
- Ability to translate and communicate challenges to client personnel, including executives.
Leadership and direct supervisory experience of teams including conducting performance appraisals, mentoring and coaching, oversight and review of work, coordination across teams, and understanding how to motivate.
Your Educational and Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., MIS, Engineering, Computer Science or related technical degree)
- 2+ years working in professional services or industry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications with specific emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Secondary emphasis on Visio and Access.
Professional Certification such as Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900), CISSP, or similar strongly preferred.
Our Hybrid Workplace
Protiviti practices a hybrid model, which is a combination of working in person with a purpose and working remotely. This model creates meaningful experiences for our people and our clients while offering a flexible environment. The ratio of remote to in-person requirements vary by client, project, team, and other business factors. Our people work both in-person in local Protiviti offices and on client sites, which can include local or out-of-state travel based on.
Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states – West Virginia, Alaska.
Starting salary is based on a full-time equivalent schedule. Placement in the range is dependent upon experience, skills and geographic work location. Below is the salary range for this job.
- $97,000.00 - $146,000.00
Our annual bonus plan provides eligible employees additional cash and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities. Below is the bonus target opportunity for this job.
- 10%
The total cash range is estimated from the sum of the base salary range plus the bonus target opportunity. Below is the estimated total cash range for this job.
- $106,700.00 - $160,600.00
Employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverages, FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave up to 10 weeks, and short/long term disability. We offer eligible employees a company 401(k) savings and investment plan with an employer match of 50% on the first 6% of your contributions. We provide Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of (CTO) varies based on years of service. New hires receive up to 20 days of CTO per calendar year. Protiviti also recognizes up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year.
Learn more about the variety of rewards we offer at Protiviti at https://www.protiviti.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/2026_u.s._benefit_highlights.pdf.
Any benefits outlined are part of our reward offerings for full-time employees in the U.S. Your Open Enrollment materials, insurance contracts, plan documents and Summary Plan Descriptions together comprise the official plan document which legally governs the administration of your benefit plans. Protiviti reserves the right to terminate or amend your benefit plans in any way and at any time.
Protiviti is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran
As part of Protiviti’s employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Protiviti is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to HRSolutions@roberthalf.com or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.
In your email please include the following:
- The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.
- The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.
For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Protiviti will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Protiviti will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states – West Virginia, Alaska.
Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.
JOB LOCATION
TX PRO HOUSTON
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Compliance Consultant
Target regulated industries first
Financial services, healthcare, and pharmaceutical companies face the most regulatory pressure and hire compliance consultants most consistently. These employers are also more experienced with visa sponsorship processes and more likely to have established immigration support.
Clarify your degree field upfront
For H-1B eligibility, your degree must relate directly to the compliance role. Finance, accounting, law, or business degrees are strongest. If your degree is in an unrelated field, be prepared to explain the connection clearly to both the employer and USCIS.
Highlight specific regulatory expertise
Employers sponsoring compliance consultants want proof of specialized knowledge, not general business skills. Expertise in AML, HIPAA, SOX, or SEC regulations signals to hiring managers that your role genuinely requires a degree, which strengthens specialty occupation classification.
Raise sponsorship before the final interview round
Compliance hiring often moves quickly once a firm identifies the right candidate. Waiting until an offer arrives to mention visa needs can cause unnecessary delays. Confirming sponsorship willingness early avoids wasted time on both sides of the process.
Consider consulting firms alongside direct employers
Big Four firms and specialist compliance consultancies sponsor visas regularly and place consultants across multiple client industries. A single employer relationship can expose you to broader experience while maintaining stable visa sponsorship throughout your work authorization period.
Prepare documentation showing degree-to-role alignment
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for compliance roles. Having your transcripts, a detailed job description, and any certifications like CAMS or CCEP ready before your employer files strengthens the petition and reduces the likelihood of a request for evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do compliance consultant jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, compliance consultant roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field like finance, law, accounting, or business. The key factor is whether the employer can demonstrate the degree is a minimum requirement for the role, not just a preference. USCIS has issued RFEs on compliance titles when job descriptions are too broad, so specificity in the petition matters significantly.
What degree do I need for a compliance consultant visa sponsorship?
Most H-1B compliance consultant petitions are supported by degrees in finance, accounting, law, business administration, or a related field. The degree must align directly with the compliance specialty involved, whether that is financial regulation, healthcare compliance, or data privacy. A general business degree alone can sometimes draw scrutiny from USCIS if the compliance function requires more narrowly specialized academic preparation.
Which employers sponsor compliance consultants most often?
Banks, insurance companies, asset managers, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and large technology firms are the most consistent sponsors for compliance consultant roles. Consulting firms including the Big Four also sponsor frequently and often have dedicated immigration teams that streamline the process. You can browse current sponsoring employers offering compliance consultant positions on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for visa-sponsoring roles.
Can I get a TN visa as a compliance consultant?
Potentially, but TN visa classification is more straightforward for Canadian and Mexican nationals working in roles that map clearly to a listed TN category, such as accountant or lawyer. Compliance consultant is not itself a listed TN category, so the role needs to fit under an eligible classification based on the work actually performed and your credentials. An immigration attorney can assess whether your specific compliance function qualifies.
How likely is an RFE for a compliance consultant H-1B petition?
Compliance roles face a moderately elevated RFE rate compared to engineering or software titles because USCIS sometimes questions whether a degree is truly required. Petitions with vague job descriptions or that list a degree as preferred rather than required are most vulnerable. Employers can reduce RFE risk by drafting detailed job descriptions tied to specific regulatory frameworks and clearly stating the degree requirement in the offer letter.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Compliance Consultant jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.