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# Senior Microsoft Security Engineer in Los Angeles

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Adobe InDesign, Authentication Protocols, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Microsoft Security Essentials, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Mitre Att&ck, Information Technology, Microsoft Sentinel, Windows Security
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/senior-microsoft-security-engineer-los-angeles-31392318

## About the Role

We are seeking an ambitious Senior Microsoft Security Engineer for our Security Engineering team in the Professional Services division. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Microsoft security technologies and a solid systems administration background. This role suits a security professional who excels in client-facing settings and enjoys working on diverse enterprise implementations. You will be responsible for translating security requirements into scalable solutions while upholding Bridewell's high delivery standards. As a Microsoft Gold Partner, we require professionals who stay updated with Microsoft's security ecosystem and can confidently guide clients through transformation initiatives., You'll engage with clients in various critical infrastructure sectors to enhance their Microsoft security posture, handling projects from short-term implementations to long-term transformations. Your role includes working with technologies like Microsoft Sentinel, the Defender suite, and Purview, while collaborating with client IT teams to ensure effective adoption. As the technical lead, you'll provide expertise in design workshops, conduct proof-of-concepts, and align solutions with industry best practices, leveraging your systems administration background to address underlying infrastructure issues that affect security tool performance., * Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field

 * Four years or more of hands-on experience implementing Microsoft security technologies (Sentinel, Defender suite)
 * Proven experience in Windows systems administration and Active Directory management
 * Strong PowerShell scripting capabilities for automation and security tasks
 * Deep understanding of Windows security, authentication protocols, and hardening techniques
 * Experience with Azure AD/Entra ID security features including Conditional Access and PIM
 * Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, CIS, MITRE ATT&CK), Eligibility: Due to requirements from the end client this contract will support, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

## Description

* Microsoft and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
 * Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
 * Microsoft 365 Security Administration (MS-500)
 * Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
 * Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)


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