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M365 Enterprise Security Architect

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Contract W2

7 Months

No Travel Required

Remote

$70 - $80/hr

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SAFE
Cloud Security
Endpoint Protection
Microsoft Azure
Identity Management
Intune

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Location: Remote

Duration: 6+ months

Type: Contract W2

JOB DISCRIPTION:-

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced with deep expertise in Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender Suite, Intune, and Identity Governance. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise security solutions focused on identity protection, endpoint security, device management, threat detection, and zero-trust security architecture.

Required Skills

Strong experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Identity Governance.
Hands-on expertise with Conditional Access, MFA, Passwordless Authentication, and PIM.
Experience with Microsoft Defender Suite (MDE, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Cloud Apps).
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Intune and endpoint management.
Experience implementing Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) and Threat & Vulnerability Management solutions.
Knowledge of Microsoft Sentinel and XDR integrations.
Understanding of Zero Trust security architecture and security best practices.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft Security certifications (SC-300, SC-200, SC-100, SC-400, AZ-500).
Experience with enterprise cloud security and identity modernization initiatives.
Knowledge of security automation and orchestration technologies.
Experience supporting large-scale Microsoft 365 environments.

Key Responsibilities

Identity & Access Management

Design and implement Conditional Access policies based on user risk, device compliance, location, and application sensitivity.
Configure and manage Microsoft Entra ID P2 features, including:

Risk-based Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Identity Protection
Access Reviews

Implement and administer Privileged Identity Management (PIM), including:

Just-in-Time (JIT) access
Role governance
Approval workflows

Deploy and manage modern authentication solutions:

Phishing-resistant MFA
Passwordless authentication
FIDO2 security keys

Manage External Identity solutions, including B2B and B2C collaboration controls.
Develop and maintain Identity Governance processes:

Lifecycle workflows
Entitlement management
Access certification

Endpoint Security & Microsoft Defender

Deploy and manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), including onboarding, deployment, and sensor health monitoring.
Lead Threat & Vulnerability Management initiatives:

Exposure assessment
Risk scoring
Remediation planning

Implement Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) controls:

ASR rules
Device control
Exploit protection

Manage Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR):

Incident investigation
Response actions
Security automation

Microsoft Intune & Device Management

Configure and manage device enrollment processes:

Windows Autopilot
Hybrid Azure AD Join
Azure AD Join

Develop and maintain compliance policies integrated with Conditional Access.
Implement configuration profiles and security baselines for device hardening.
Manage application deployment and lifecycle:

Win32 applications
Microsoft 365 applications
Patch management strategy

Implement Mobile Application Management (MAM) policies for BYOD environments.

Microsoft Security Ecosystem

Configure and manage Microsoft Defender for Office 365:

Safe Links
Safe Attachments
Anti-phishing protection

Administer Microsoft Defender for Identity:

On-premises Active Directory monitoring
Lateral movement detection

Manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps:

CASB controls
Session controls
Shadow IT discovery

Support Microsoft XDR initiatives:

Cross-workload correlation
Incident management
Security investigations

Implement Automated Investigation and Response (AIR) capabilities.

Security Operations & Integration

Integrate Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Intune, and Microsoft Sentinel for centralized monitoring and threat response.
Design and enforce JIT access strategies using Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
Support Zero Trust security initiatives across identity, endpoint, and cloud environments.
Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and compliance teams to improve organizational security posture.

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Dice Id: 10109811
Position Id: 26-00356
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