Cloud Security Engineer

Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer - Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune, Microsoft Security

Microsoft 365, Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Purview, Azure AD, Conditional Access

Seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer with strong expertise in Microsoft 365, Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Security. Responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and optimizing enterprise Microsoft Cloud environments, including Azure infrastructure, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Zero Trust Architecture, Hybrid Active Directory, Conditional Access, Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Purview, Intune, Autopilot, Microsoft Graph, PowerShell automation, and Microsoft Security. Strong experience with NIST 800-53, NIST 800-207 (Zero Trust), FedRAMP, Azure networking, Power BI reporting, Azure cost management, disaster recovery, incident response, compliance, hybrid cloud environments, Windows, macOS, iOS device management, and Microsoft 365 administration is required. Candidates should have hands-on experience supporting large enterprise Microsoft Cloud environments, implementing security best practices, managing Azure workloads, and collaborating with infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity teams. Active Secret/Top Secret Security Clearance (or ability to obtain one) and Microsoft Expert-level certifications are highly preferred., * Are you a US Citizen with an Active Secret/Top Secret Security Clearance (or eligible to obtain one), and can you work 100% on-site in Washington, DC? (Yes/No)

• Do you have hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Purview in an enterprise environment? (Yes/No)
• Do you hold one or more of the following certifications: Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Identity & Access Administrator Associate, or Endpoint Administrator Associate? (Yes/No)

$100 - $120 an hour - Contract