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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr IT Engineer - M365 Platform Protection & Data Governance - **Company:** Super Micro Computer, Inc. - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $155,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Systems Engineering, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Data Governance, Data Security, Information Lifecycle Management, Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Office, OAuth, Windows PowerShell, Microsoft SharePoint, Systems Integration, EndPointSecurity, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18269602?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18269602%2FSr-It-Engineer-M365-Platform-Protection-Data-Governance-California-San-Jose ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred). * 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems engineering, or related enterprise technologies. * Proven hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 and Entra ID in an enterprise environment. * Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender technologies such as Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps, or Defender for Office 365. * Experience with Microsoft Purview capabilities such as Information Protection, sensitivity labels, DLP, retention, Audit, eDiscovery, and data lifecycle management. * Understanding of Entra Enterprise Applications, app registrations, service principals, OAuth permissions, application consent, and SaaS application governance. * Scripting and automation skills with PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API. * Understanding of identity, endpoint, messaging, collaboration, data protection, access control, and encryption technologies. * Experience implementing technical controls based on security, compliance, audit, or regulatory requirements. * Relevant Microsoft security, compliance, identity, or Microsoft 365 certifications are preferred. ## Description Why This Role Matters: * Maximize Microsoft 365 E5 Value: Expand and operationalize Defender, Purview, application governance, and data protection capabilities already available in the enterprise platform. * Strengthen Preventive Platform Controls: Configure and optimize Microsoft protection and governance technologies from a systems-management perspective. * Enable Cross-Team Governance: Translate security, compliance, legal, and business requirements into maintainable Microsoft 365 and Entra technical controls., We are seeking a proactive Sr IT Engineer - M365 Platform Protection & Data Governance to support Microsoft 365 platform protection and data governance. 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