Microsoft 365 Security Architect

Purple Drive Technologies LLC
Ann Arbor, MI, United States
21 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Microsoft Online Services Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Security Cloud Engineering Cyber Security Information Leak Prevention Data Security Multi-Factor Authentication Identity and Access Management Intrusion Detection and Prevention
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Microsoft Security Essentials Microsoft Office Windows PowerShell Azure Active Directory Zero Trust Network Access Microsoft SharePoint Security Information and Event Management Azure Automation Data Classification Microsoft InTune Azure Security Center Information Technology Cybercrime Microsoft Sentinel CIS Benchmarks Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Security Architect with 8-10 years of Cyber Security experience and deep expertise in Microsoft 365 Security, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, and Zero Trust architecture. The ideal candidate will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise Microsoft 365 security solutions, ensuring the protection of users, endpoints, identities, email, and sensitive organizational data. The candidate will work closely with Security Operations, Infrastructure, Identity & Access Management, Compliance, and Cloud Engineering teams to develop and implement enterprise-wide security strategies aligned with Microsoft’s security best practices., * Design and implement enterprise Microsoft 365 Security architecture.

  • Secure Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, and Entra ID.
  • Design and implement Zero Trust Security Architecture across Microsoft cloud environments.
  • Configure and manage Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) including:

  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Conditional Access Policies
  • Identity Protection
  • Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
  • Identity Governance
  • Implement and manage Microsoft Defender solutions:

  • Microsoft Defender for Office 365
  • Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Microsoft Defender for Identity
  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
  • Configure and maintain Microsoft Purview solutions:

  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  • Sensitivity Labels
  • Information Protection
  • Data Classification
  • Insider Risk Management
  • Compliance Manager
  • eDiscovery
  • Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents using Microsoft Sentinel.
  • Develop security baselines and governance policies aligned with Microsoft security frameworks.
  • Secure endpoints using Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Manager.
  • Perform threat detection, incident response, vulnerability assessments, and remediation.
  • Collaborate with SOC, IAM, Infrastructure, and Compliance teams to improve the organization’s security posture.
  • Conduct security assessments and recommend improvements based on Microsoft best practices.
  • Create architecture documentation, security standards, and operational procedures.
  • Stay updated on emerging Microsoft security technologies and cyber threats.

Mandatory Technical Skills Microsoft Security

  • Microsoft 365 Security
  • Microsoft Defender Suite
  • Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Microsoft Defender for Office 365
  • Microsoft Defender for Identity
  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

Identity & Access Management

  • Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
  • Conditional Access
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
  • Identity Protection
  • Identity Governance

Data Security

  • Microsoft Purview
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  • Sensitivity Labels
  • Information Protection
  • Data Classification
  • Compliance Manager
  • eDiscovery

Security Operations

  • Microsoft Sentinel
  • Security Incident Response
  • Threat Hunting
  • Threat Protection
  • Security Monitoring
  • Security Operations Center (SOC)

Requirements

  • 8-10 Years of Cyber Security experience.
  • Minimum 5+ years of hands-on Microsoft 365 Security experience.
  • Experience designing and implementing enterprise Microsoft Security solutions., * Microsoft Intune
  • Endpoint Manager
  • Device Compliance
  • Endpoint Protection

Security Architecture

  • Zero Trust Architecture
  • Microsoft Security Best Practices
  • Enterprise Security Architecture
  • Risk Assessment
  • Security Governance

Preferred Skills

  • Microsoft Defender XDR
  • Azure Security Center
  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud
  • Microsoft Secure Score
  • Cloud Security
  • SIEM/SOAR
  • PowerShell Automation
  • Azure Automation
  • Microsoft Graph API
  • Compliance & Regulatory Frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS), * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cyber Security, or related field.
  • 8-10 years of Cyber Security experience.
  • Strong Microsoft 365 Security architecture experience.
  • Hands-on expertise with Defender, Purview, Entra ID, Intune, and Sentinel.
  • Experience implementing Zero Trust security models.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and incident response skills.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills., Seeking an experienced Office 365 Security Architect with 8-10 years of Cyber Security experience and deep expertise in securing enterprise Microsoft 365 environments. The ideal ca…

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