Senior Systems & Security Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Systems & Security Engineer

Location: Athol, MA

Duration: 6+ Months Contract with potential to Full-Time conversion

Schedule: Hybrid Role

Job Description:

OVERVIEW:

You will be hands-on, managing day-to-day security operations while also administering and advancing a modern Microsoft 365 environment across multiple global sites.

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering and/or information security operations, with demonstrated depth in both disciplines
• Hands-on expertise with Microsoft M365 platform administration Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune
• Experience migrating and integrating with M365, including tenant-to-tenant and other platforms to M365.
• Strong command of identity and access management: Active Directory, Entra ID, Conditional Access, PIM, MFA, SSO
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation, reporting, and M365 administration
• Experience with core security operations: patch management, vulnerability management, SIEM monitoring, endpoint protection
• Solid networking fundamentals: DNS, DHCP, SSL/TLS, firewall concepts
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
• Strong communicator able to translate technical risk into plain language for non-technical stakeholders

Relevant Certifications (Highly Preferred):

• Microsoft: MS-500 (M365 Security Administrator), SC-300 (Identity & Access Administrator), AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer)
• Security: CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CEH