Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Specialist- Remote

Job Title: Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Specialist

Job Location: Enon OH- Remote

Contract Role

PROJECT DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Specialist to implement a robust data protection strategy across Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and the broader M365 ecosystem. This role will focus on Data Loss Prevention (DLP), information governance (Data Labels, Data Retention Policies) and ensuring secure collaboration both internally and externally.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES

1. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Data Protection
   • Configure and manage DLP policies for Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
   • Protect sensitive communications within and outside the organization, including source code and confidential files.
   • Implement DLP rules based on sensitive information types, trainable classifiers, and labeled content.

1. SharePoint Online and OneDrive Security
   • Manage sensitivity labels (Items) in SharePoint/OneDrive, including default labels and auto-labeling capabilities.
2. Sensitivity Labels and Data Classification
   • Develop and implement label policies for files, email, groups, and sites.
   • Drive label recommendations and enforce best practices across the organization.
3. Records Management & Retention
   • Configure retention policies, labels, and default retention settings.
   • Oversee records management workflows, including item classification as records and disposition reviews.
4. Training Documentation
   • Develop customer training material including written guides and tip sheets as well as educational materials for Enterprise Service Desk.

"MUST HAVE" SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Professional Experience
  • Proven experience creating and managing Microsoft 365 Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies.
  • Strong background in implementing data protection strategies and solutions across M365.
  • Familiarity with SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Teams configuration for external sharing, sensitivity labeling, and records management.

• Technical Skills
  • Experience utilizing Microsoft suite of applications including Purview.
  • Proficiency in configuring and maintaining sensitivity labels, label policies, and auto-labeling.
  • Understanding of insider risk management and alert configuration for anomalous user behavior.
• Knowledge of retention labels, retention policies, and disposal/archiving processes.