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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mid Level Security Engineer - Identity and Endpoint - **Company:** Guidehouse Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $89,000.0 - $148,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Windows, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Office, Performance Tuning, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, Runbook, Security Information and Event Management, Microsoft InTune, Microsoft Sentinel - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ee74dbc1166be32d ## About the Role * U.S. citizenship required (public sector client support). * Bachelor's degree. * Four (4) - Six (6) years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, or identity engineering roles. * Must have hands-on post-graduation work experience with Microsoft 365 security tools, including Defender, Intune, and Entra ID. * Experience implementing Conditional Access and identity-based security controls. * Understanding of security operations concepts (alerting, tuning, incident response). * Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. * Willingness to support proposal writing and solution development activities. * Ability to travel * Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location What Would Be Nice To Have: * Preference will be given to candidate residing within 50 miles of an approved Guidehouse Office or Client Office location. * Master's degree. * Experience supporting government or highly regulated environments. * Management consulting experience. * Familiarity with Zero Trust, NIST frameworks, or enterprise security operating models. * Experience documenting and transitioning operational capabilities to client teams. * Exposure to SIEM/SOAR platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel). * Relevant certifications (or commitment to obtain): + Microsoft Security (SC-200, SC-300, SC-400) + Security+ or equivalent ## Description Guidehouse is seeking a mid-level Microsoft Security Engineer to support the design, configuration, deployment, tuning, and day-to-day operation of Microsoft 365 security and identity technologies. This role is hands-on and delivery-focused, supporting government and regulated-industry clients. In addition to operational responsibilities, the engineer will play a key role in transitioning and handing off security operations capabilities to client teams, including documentation, training, and knowledge transfer. The role also provides opportunities to support proposal development and solutioning for new client pursuits. Microsoft Security Engineering & Operations * Configure, deploy, and operate Microsoft 365 security technologies, including: + Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, Cloud Apps) + Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) + Conditional Access policies + Mobile Device Management (Intune) * Tune security controls, alerts, and policies to balance risk reduction with operational impact. * Support ongoing security operations, incident triage, and continuous improvement activities. * Integrate Microsoft security tools into broader client security architectures and operating models. Identity, Access, and Mobility * Implement and manage Conditional Access policies aligned to Zero Trust principles. * Support identity lifecycle management, MFA enforcement, and device-based access controls. * Configure and maintain mobile and endpoint security policies across enterprise environments. Client Transition & Knowledge Transfer * Develop documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). * Conduct training sessions and working sessions with client operations teams. * Support phased handoff of security operations from Guidehouse to client personnel. * Ensure clients are enabled to independently sustain and mature their security capabilities. 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