Microsoft Cloud Security Engineer

Position title: Microsoft Cloud Security Engineer

Location: Columbus OH 43215

Duration: 10-12 Months

Opening : 1

Role & Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a secure M365 environment.
• Deploy Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) and other Microsoft 365 security solutions.
• Support the integration of Microsoft 365 with other business applications.
• Stay up to date with the latest Entra ID, Intune, Defender, and Microsoft 365 features, updates, and best practices.
• Develop, implement, and enforce security policies, including data loss prevention (DLP) and access control.
• Ensure Microsoft 365 services and endpoints are up to date with the latest patches and security.
• Intune management and configuration of policies to protect company workstations and mobile devices, as well as deploy software and secure access to company resources and data.
• Manage Entra ID security controls and compliance requirements.
• Configure advanced threat protection policies, conduct threat analysis, and respond to security incidents.
• Monitor and analyze security logs, alerts, and reports to ensure effective threat detection and prevention.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Information Security, Cybersecurity or related field and/or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in utilizing enterprise security solutions including but not limited to SIEM, security detection and response tools, and endpoint security products.
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft cloud security solutions and services such as Microsoft Defender for Office
• 365, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Sentinel.
• Experience with migration of third-party email security applications (Proofpoint, Mimecast, Cisco Secure Email, and Forcepoint).
• Familiarity with email security best practices, advanced threat protections, and email authentication methods (preferred).
• Relevant certifications ( CISSP, CISA, CISM, Security +, or similar certification).

Additional notes:

• 3 days onsite, 2 days remote work
• 1^st round interview virtual
• 2^nd round interview will be In-person
• 40 hours/week, 8 hours/day

About our Company: -

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.

Recognized among Best Company to Work For by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and s & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.