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# Information Security Engineer

- **Company:** SCAN, Inc.
- **Location:** Long Beach, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $92,400.0 - $159,133.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Collaborative Software, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Digital Assets, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Software, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft SharePoint, EndPointSecurity, Office365, Microsoft InTune, Azure Security Center, Microsoft Onedrive, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Microsoft Sentinel
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18017105?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18017105%2FInformation-Security-Engineer-California-Long-Beach

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree information Security, Cyber Security, Information Technology or related field.
 * Relevant certifications (preferred but not required), such as Microsoft Certified (various), CISSP
 * 3+ years of Information Security or Cyber Security experience
 * 2+ years of hand-on experience with security monitoring, thread detection, incident response or SOC operations
 * 2+ years in healthcare, HIPAA/ PHI security experience

Experience Required:

 * Working knowledge of Microsoft security platforms, including Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Identity, Microsoft Sentinel, Entra ID, Purview, and related Microsoft security technologies.
 * Familiarity with Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services such as Expel.
 * Experience securing Microsoft 365, Azure, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Exchange Online, and other Microsoft cloud services.
 * Experience with HIPAA compliance and HITRUST certification.
 * Provides escalation support for various development and infrastructure teams as well as other groups within IT. Contributes team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Ensure accurate and timely completion of all the work assigned.

## Description

The Information Security Engineer is responsible for safeguarding the organization's digital assets and information systems by implementing, monitoring, and optimizing security solutions across Azure, Windows, and M365 hybrid environments. This position plays a critical role in identifying and mitigating organizational risks, enforcing best practices in identity and access management, and supporting a wide range of Microsoft technologies, including Intune, Defender, and SharePoint Online. The role requires proactive collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver effective security deployments, ensure regulatory and policy compliance, and maintain a robust posture against evolving cyber threats. The engineer will prioritize, plan, and manage projects and incidents, uphold the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information, and continually enhance technical expertise through education and engagement with the cybersecurity community.

You Will:

 * Monitor and support security operations across multiple Microsoft 365 and cloud tenants, ensuring consistent security controls, visibility, and compliance.
 * Perform continuous monitoring, investigation, and triage of security events, alerts, and incidents generated by the Security Operations Center (SOC).
 * Utilize and administer Microsoft security technologies including Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra ID, and other Microsoft security solutions.
 * Assist with the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of security controls protecting Microsoft 365, Azure, endpoints, identities, collaboration platforms, and cloud services.
 * Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, networking, and application teams to strengthen security posture and reduce organizational risk.
 * Participate in on-call rotations and incident response activities as required.
 * Analyze and respond to threats, suspicious activity, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and security incidents following established incident response procedures
 * Monitor and investigate security events through Expel MDR, Microsoft Sentinel, and related security monitoring platforms.
 * Strong understanding of IAM, Conditional Access, and experience with least privileged roles in alignment with Zero Trust. Azure Identity and Role Configuration experience a must.
 * Familiarity with networking components, such as next-gen firewalls and Prisma Access.
 * We seek Rebels who are curious about AI and its power to transform how we operate and serve our members.
 * Actively support the achievement of SCAN's Vision and Goals.
 * Other duties as assigned.


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