Microsoft Cloud Security Engineer

Job : Microsoft Cloud Security Engineer

Job Location : Cincinnati OH

Mode Of Hire : Long Term Contract

Mode Of Work : Hybrid But Client wants someone local.

? Design and implement a secure M365 environment.

? Deploy Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) and other Microsoft 365 security solutions.

? Support the integration of Microsoft 365 with other business applications.

? Stay up to date with the latest Entra ID, Intune, Defender, and Microsoft 365 features, updates, and best practices.

? Develop, implement, and enforce security policies, including data loss prevention (DLP) and access control.

? Ensure Microsoft 365 services and endpoints are up to date with the latest patches and security.

? Intune management and configuration of policies to protect company workstations and mobile devices, as well as deploy software and secure access to company resources and data.

? Manage Entra ID security controls and compliance requirements.

? Configure advanced threat protection policies, conduct threat analysis, and respond to security incidents.

? Monitor and analyze security logs, alerts, and reports to ensure effective threat detection and prevention.

2. Qualifications:

? Bachelor's degree in information technology, Information Security, Cybersecurity or related field and/or equivalent experience

? 3 years of experience in utilizing enterprise security solutions including but not limited to SIEM, security detection and response tools, and endpoint security products.

? 3 years of experience with Microsoft cloud security solutions and services such as Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Sentinel.

? Experience with migration of third-party email security applications (Proofpoint, Mimecast, Cisco Secure Email, and Forcepoint).

? Familiarity with email security best practices, advanced threat protections, and email authentication methods (preferred).

? Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM, Security , or similar certification).

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