Location: Southlake City, TX – 5 Days Onsite Role
Long Term Project
Tax Terms- Full Time
Experience- 10+ Year
Job Summary –
- Design and implement security solutions within the Microsoft 365 environment to protect against threats and vulnerabilities.
- Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards for Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and other related platforms.
- Configure and manage security features within the Microsoft Defender Security suite, Microsoft Purview portal and Entra ID Conditional Access.
- Conduct risk assessments and security audits to identify potential weaknesses and areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure proper integration of security controls and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with IT and business partners to implement and manage data governance best practices, data loss prevention, data labelling and retention policies within the Microsoft 365 environment.
- Monitor security alerts and incidents, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions
- Provide expert guidance and recommendations to stakeholders on security best practices and emerging threats. Represent the SME for Microsoft 365 security services.
- Stay current with industry trends, security technologies, and Microsoft 365 updates to continuously enhance security capabilities.
- Lead security awareness and training initiatives to educate employees on security policies and procedures.Participate in the evaluation and selection of third-party security products and services to supplement Microsoft 365 security offerings.
Technical Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field; relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals are highly desirable.
- Proven experience designing and implementing security solutions within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including hands-on expertise with Azure AD, Exchange, SharePoint, and Teams.
- Strong understanding of security frameworks, standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
- Extensive experience of Microsoft Defender Suite including Defender for cloud, Defender for Office Defender for identity, and Defender for cloud apps
- Strong experience of integrating identity and access management controls across Microsoft 365
- Experience of Microsoft Purview integrated data security services including data encryption, DLP, classification, and labelling
- Extensive experience working with and creating PowerShell scripts.
- In-depth knowledge of threat detection and response techniques, including familiarity with SIEM tools and incident management processes.
- Expert analytical skills, including the gathering and analyzing of facts, formulating objective conclusions when appropriate, defining problems, and promoting solutions.
- A commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of cybersecurity.
- Ability to be productive and maintain focus without direct supervision.
Certifications Needed: Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals are highly desirable.
