M365 Cloud Security Specialist

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Full Time
No Travel Required
Unable to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Cisco Certifications
Cloud Computing
Cloud Security
Microsoft
Risk Assessment
Security Operations

Job Details

Title - M365 Cloud Security Specialist
Client - IRS
Location - Washington, DC


We are hiring a senior M365 Cloud Security and Governance Specialist to
establish, monitor, and enforce the security posture of the IRS M365 environment. This role is
highly strategic, requiring expertise in advanced threat protection, data lifecycle governance,
and compliance frameworks to mitigate risk across all cloud services.
Key Responsibilities
● Cyber Architecture & Risk Management: Provide expert security and cyber architect
support, including developing risk assessments and security models for new M365
feature deployments.
● Advanced Security Tools: Drive the implementation and optimization of Microsoft
product enhancements, including Defender, Copilots, Loop, Purview, and Graph
Connector.
● Governance & Auditing: Document and manage Security Change Requests and
enhance audit logging solutions. Assist with applying data connectors and establishing
enterprise-wide security policies.
● Specialized Security Integration: Manage the security configurations for AvePoint
Online Services (AOS), focusing on secure interfaces (e.g., tenant-to-tenant, Splunk
Enterprise, bring your own keys, IP restrictions, and SFTP).
Required Qualifications
● Minimum 7 years' experience in cloud security and compliance, with at least 5 years
specifically supporting the Microsoft 365 (M365) Cloud Based Suite in a large corporate
or government environment.
● Must possess advanced expertise in developing data readiness plans and
operationalizing Purview for information protection.
● Must demonstrate advanced proficiency in creating PowerShell scripts for security
automation and compliance checks.
● Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex security issues related to the entire
M365 cloud platform and AvePoint Online Services.
Highly Desired Certifications
● Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate (SC-
400)
● (ISC)² Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
● Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)

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