Microsoft 365 Security Engineer

Job ID
134585
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Washington, DC, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Microsoft 365 Security Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Washington, District of Columbia.

Overview

This role involves designing, implementing, and managing Microsoft Office 365 security solutions to safeguard the USMINT IT/OT environments. The engineer will provide technical leadership in configuring security configurations, compliance, identity management, and incident response within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, and manage security solutions and compliance controls across the multi-tenant M365 ecosystem (MS Defender, Purview, Entra, Intune, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams)
  • Provide technical oversight and subject matter expertise in MS Defender (EDR & Email Security), Purview (DLP & Compliance and Governance)
  • Develop and implement strategies for MS Defender and Purview across on-premises and cloud environments (Azure & AWS)
  • Architect, design, and enhance MS Defender and Purview solutions and technologies
  • Perform risk assessments to identify gaps in security coverage
  • Research latest trends, threats, and evasion techniques related to M365 security products
  • Interface with division stakeholders and facilitate technical working group meetings
  • Develop technical artifacts including requirements, architecture, test plans, and implementation plans
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as program/project management, security operations, and system owners
  • Coordinate with vendors and analyze alternatives for M365 security solutions
  • Contribute to business continuity and disaster recovery planning

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
  • MUST have an active US Public Trust 
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience providing technical leadership in M365 security and deployments
  • Strong hands-on experience with M365 security architecture and tools including MS Defender, Purview, Entra, Intune, Sentinel, SharePoint, Teams
  • Experience with data governance, DLP policies, and eDiscovery using MS Purview
  • Proven expertise in deploying and managing MS Defender for threat protection
  • Experience configuring Entra ID for identity and access management
  • Understanding of security compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC2
  • Proficiency in documenting technical reports, procedures, and architecture diagrams
  • Ability to identify threat vectors, vulnerabilities, perform risk assessments, and respond to incidents
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills
  • Proficiency in PowerShell scripting
  • Microsoft 365 administrator certifications such as MS-102 and MS-900 preferred

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Azure AD and cloud services integrations
  • Experience deploying and managing security solutions in hybrid and cloud environments

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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