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Working under the direction of the Director of IT, this role assists with identity security, security monitoring, vulnerability remediation, incident response, and security compliance initiatives across Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, and hybrid environments.\nThis is a hands-on operational role. The position helps implement and maintain established security controls, investigates and escalates security events, documents procedures, and collaborates with IT teams to reduce risk. Security strategy, architecture, program governance, risk acceptance, and final policy decisions remain with the Director of IT and other designated leadership stakeholders.\nThe ideal candidate can work remotely but may be needed on-site at the Frederick MD or Reston VA offices for special operations. Candidates that live in the MD/DC/VA area are strongly preferred.\nResponsibilities\nIdentity and Access Security\nAdminister Microsoft Entra ID security controls in accordance with approved standards and direction.\nSupport implementation and ongoing maintenance of Conditional Access policies.\nAssist with multifactor authentication, passwordless authentication, authentication methods, and Identity Protection investigations.\nSupport Privileged Identity Management, access reviews, and least-privilege access practices.\nEscalate identity risks, policy exceptions, and proposed design changes to the Director of IT.\nMicrosoft 365 and Endpoint Security\nAdminister and maintain Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Identity, and applicable Microsoft Defender XDR capabilities.\nMonitor endpoint, email, identity, and cloud security alerts and perform initial investigation and response.\nMaintain approved email security controls, including anti-phishing policies, Safe Links, Safe Attachments, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.\nSupport security controls for Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and other Microsoft 365 services.\nimplement approved Microsoft Secure Score and security posture recommendations and document completed improvements.\nSecurity Monitoring and Incident Support\nMonitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts and incidents using Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and related security tools.\nMaintain Sentinel data connectors, analytics rules, workbooks, dashboards, incident workflows, and approved automation.\nPerform initial root-cause analysis, document findings, and coordinate assigned remediation activities.\nEscalate significant or complex incidents in accordance with approved incident response procedures.\nAssist the Director of IT and external specialists during major incidents, forensic investigations, and post-incident reviews.\nVulnerability Management and Remediation\nReview vulnerability findings and Microsoft security recommendations.\nCoordinate assigned remediation activities with infrastructure, cloud, network, application, and endpoint owners.\nValidate remediation where practical and maintain status documentation and supporting evidence.\nSupport implementation of approved security baselines and hardening standards.\nEscalate overdue, high-risk, or exception requests to the Director of IT for prioritization and risk decisions.\nGovernance, Compliance, and Documentation\nAssist with Microsoft Purview and other approved data protection controls, including Data Loss Prevention, sensitivity labels, information protection, and retention capabilities.\nSupport audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments by collecting evidence and maintaining documentation.\nDevelop and maintain security procedures, configuration records, operational runbooks, and incident response documentation.\nAssist with security awareness initiatives and provide technical guidance to internal IT teams within established standards.\nAutomation and Continuous Improvement\nUse PowerShell, Kusto Query Language, Logic Apps, or similar tools to improve repeatable security administration and reporting.\nRecommend operational improvements and assist with approved implementation.\nStay current with Microsoft security technologies, emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and relevant industry practices.\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.\nThree or more years of cybersecurity, information security, systems administration, or security operations experience.\nHands-on experience administering security controls in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, or Microsoft Azure.\nExperience investigating alerts in Microsoft Defender and/or Microsoft Sentinel.\nWorking knowledge of Conditional Access, multifactor authentication, endpoint protection, email security, and identity security concepts.\nFamiliarity with vulnerability management, incident response, security monitoring, and cloud security practices.\nWorking knowledge of PowerShell and basic Kusto Query Language.\nAbility to follow established standards, document work clearly, recognize when escalation is required, and manage multiple priorities.\nStrong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, customer service, and collaboration skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMicrosoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200).\nMicrosoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300).\nMicrosoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500).\nCompTIA Security+ or a comparable foundational security certification.\nExperience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Microsoft Purview, Logic Apps, or security automation.\nExperience supporting audit evidence collection or regulatory compliance activities.\nTechnical Skills\nMicrosoft Security Platforms\nMicrosoft Sentinel\nMicrosoft Defender XDR\nMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint\nMicrosoft Defender for Office 365\nMicrosoft Defender for Identity\nMicrosoft Entra ID\nMicrosoft Purview\nIdentity, Cloud, and Security Operations\nConditional Access and multifactor authentication\nMicrosoft Azure and Microsoft 365\nIdentity Protection and Privileged Identity Management\nIncident investigation and security monitoring\nVulnerability remediation coordination\nData Loss Prevention and information protection\nScripting and Automation\nPowerShell\nKusto Query Language\nLogic Apps\nFamiliarity with Python or Bash is beneficial but not required\nSuccess Factors\nConsistently administers Microsoft security technologies in accordance with approved standards.\nInvestigates alerts promptly, documents findings clearly, and escalates significant issues appropriately.\nCompletes assigned vulnerability and posture-improvement work and maintains reliable status information.\nBuilds effective working relationships across IT and balances security requirements with operational needs.\nDemonstrates sound judgment, attention to detail, accountability, and a commitment to continuous learning.\nIdentifies practical automation and process improvements without assuming unassigned program or strategic ownership.\nPosition Level Intermediate. This role is designed for a technically capable security professional who can independently perform assigned operational work while receiving strategic direction, architectural guidance, and final decision-making support from the Director of IT.\nCompensation The anticipated base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $100,000. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, work location, internal equity, and the organization’s approved compensation practices. Benefits and other total rewards should be added before publication, as applicable.\nWhy Join Us? This role offers the opportunity to work across Microsoft’s modern security ecosystem and make a visible contribution to the protection of a growing organization. The Microsoft Security Engineer will gain broad experience across identity, endpoint, email, cloud, security monitoring, vulnerability remediation, and compliance support while working closely with experienced IT leadership.\nAdditional benefits include:\nPaid Time Off & Holiday Pay\nMedical Insurance\nDental Insurance\nVision Insurance\nDisability, Life Insurance, and AD&D\nFlexible Spending Accounts\nPre-Tax 401K and/or After-Tax Roth IRA (with employer matching contribution)\nTuition and Technical Training Reimbursement\nExercise Reimbursement\nComputer Reimbursement\nEmployee Assistance Program\nPhysical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.\nPossess the ability to fulfill any and all office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer entry, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies.\nThe employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifteen (15) pounds.\nFine hand manipulation (keyboarding).\nWork Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 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