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The Senior Microsoft Security Engineer provides support to ensure applicable information protection policies, procedures, guidelines, best practices are followed. Performs Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) and performs compliance reviews to ensure applications and servers are operating in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Microsoft Senior Security Engineer will be expected to demonstrate all of these skills while demonstrating specific emphasis on the application of Microsoft’s security product suite along with other best in class industry security tools. Educates stakeholders in the assessment process and lead both pre- and post-assessment meetings.\nDuties and Responsibilities:\nFully leverage the educational institutions Microsoft A5 license suite of products; in particular as it pertains to the industry leading suit of security products, processes, and strategies\n\nLead the educational institutions Microsoft security “cloud first” strategy leading to fully leverage SDN (Software Defined Networking) Zero Trust, and Least Privilege strategies\n\nDesign, implement, and maintain Microsoft security solutions for the educational institution's infrastructure\n\nEnsure that Microsoft operating systems are configured securely and that security patches are regularly applied\n\nManage the configuration and effective use of Microsoft security products, including Microsoft Defender ATP, Azure Security Center, and Microsoft Information Protection.\n\nImplement Microsoft security best practices to maintain the security posture of the educational institution's infrastructure.\n\nCollaborate with Infrastructure/ITSM/Technical teams to implement security requirements in new and existing technology solutions.\n\nStay up-to-date with the latest security threats and industry trends, and apply this knowledge to improve security protocols within the educational institution.\n\nServe as a security expert in network efforts, helping project teams comply with\n\nenterprise and IT security policies, industry regulations, and best practices.\n\nLead and execute projects on our security roadmap.\n\nAdhere to existing risk management frameworks, such as COBIT, ITIL, and ISO 27002.\n\nManage incident response for network security events.\n\nDevelop and maintain IT security policies.\n\nResearch, design, and advocate new technologies, architectures, and security\n\nproducts that will support security requirements for the enterprise and its customers,\n\nbusiness partners, and vendors.\n\nSupport vulnerability assessments on various types of networks and topologies;\n\nExecute risk and vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.\n\nAnalyze output from network vulnerability assessments, recommend mitigation strategies and resolve any security incidents through work with pertinent business departments.\n\nReview and provide feedback on security plans and procedures regarding all aspects of LAN, WAN or MANs, as applicable;\n\nReview and provide input into network designs to ensure compliance with security and enterprise architecture.\n\nProvide input and visibility into emerging security technologies, deployment strategies and other security protocols to ensure awareness within the IT security branch.\n\nBuild/enhance security architecture and configure network to enhance the security posture of the enterprise.\n\nReview in-house and 3rd-party applications/code for security vulnerabilities and best practices.\n\nParticipate in Software Development Lifecycle: code review, QA security testing, launches, etc.\n\nDevelop and/or implement automated security testing tools where possible.\n\nParticipate in the development of security-related tools and applications, such as multi-platform cookie-based authentication and internal security libraries/frameworks.\n\nTrain engineers on common security problems and best practices for writing secure code.\n\nProvide security input on overall software architecture.\n\nPerform hands-on testing of applications, as well as build and enforce information risk management requirements and structure, including providing practical secure architecture skills and developing and implementing Information Security best practices.\n\nSkills :\nBasic skills needed include:\nSecure solutions development\n\nMiddleware security\n\nn-tier apps dev infrastructure\n\nCompliance - PCI, GLB, GLBA, CMMC. GDPR, etc.\n\nRisk management and security risk assessments\n\nCode review, reverse engineering\n\nAPI’s and protocols\n\nAuthentication and authorization. SSO (Single Sign On), MFA (Multi- Factor Auth.).\n\nEnterprise aware (change control, downstream impacts, understanding of cause and effect, change windows, etc.)\n\nRecognized as a strategic thinker and is results oriented\n\nDemonstrated effective strong team player and self-motivator. Ability to work and interface internally with a IT and other functional support groups with minimal guidance\n\nDemonstrated successful experience in a customer-facing role\n\nDemonstrated communicator both written and verbal, with effective presentation delivery and meeting facilitation\n\nDemonstrated effective time management, organizational and documentation skills\n\nGood analytical and troubleshooting skills with strong attention to detail\n\nEducation & Experience Requirements:\nExperience:\n10 years or more of professional experience with 7 or more years in IT security including security policy development, security architecture models, and information security regulatory compliance\n\nMust have the knowledge of IT security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detections systems, antivirus, patch management, etc., and the interest and experience to work on security policy and architecture\n\nHands-on experience with the following technologies: enterprise system administration across multiple operating systems, IPS management (i.e., Cisco ASA, Palo Alto), vulnerability scanning applications, Splunk\n\nExperience in engineering and enterprise system administration roles.\n\nExperience developing a standard set of metrics that measure our security posture on a\n\nmonthly/weekly basis.\n\nProven experience developing security policies, procedures, risk registers and incident\n\nresponse plans\n\nIntermediate to advanced knowledge of information security concepts.\n\nExperience with one or more applications development languages such as Ruby on Rails, Java, C/C++, .NET.\n\nSolid knowledge of and experience with secure web architectures, tools and processes\n\nKnowledge of network architecture and design, network Security, wireless Security and client/server security. Very strong computer networking skills and understanding of networking protocols.\n\nSecurity of virtual machine environments is highly desirable.\n\nKnowledge of vulnerability assessment/network discovery and associated tools\n\nUnderstands infrastructure monitoring\n\nKnowledge of securing Linux and Windows systems.\n\nExperience with various types of firewalls and technologies\n\nDemonstrated process improvement experience\n\nPrevious application development experience is very helpful for secure code reviews\n\nHands-on experience using multiple Amazon Web Services technologies to support an enterprise environment.\n\nPrior experience as a team lead or role mentoring junior team members.\n\nExperience with threat detection and incident management for web applications that deal with PI\n\nCertifications:\nPossessing at least one professional security certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA or similar.\n\nPreferred Experience Requirements:\nEducation:\nBachelor's degree\n\nAll submissions should include a cover letter and resume.\nThe University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.\nWorkplace Accommodations:\nThe University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC’s Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidatescan contact Employee Accommodations via email .\nBenefits Package Highlights:\nGenerous Time Off: Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 16 paid holidays (17 during general election years).For part-time employees, time off rates will be prorated based on the number of hours worked.\n\nComprehensive Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.\n\nInsurance Options: Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance. Part-time employees working less than 0.5 FTE are not eligible for LTD.\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts: Available for medical and dependent care expenses.\n\nRetirement Plans: Choose between the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).\n\nSupplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.\n\nTuition Remission: Immediate availability for Regular Exempt Staff. Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service. 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