Email Security & Threat Automation Engineer

Professional Search Group (PSG) is seeking an Email Security & Threat Automation Engineer to join their client’s dynamic team. If you are a recent college graduate with a degree in Information Technology, Network Security, Computer Engineering or related with a passion to learn with an opportunity to grow- this position is for you! The Email Security & Threat Automation Engineer role will center on email security administration, threat intelligence, data loss prevention, security frameworks. The ideal Email Security & Threat Automation Engineer a degree in computer science or related field, and a “can-do” attitude to tackle a range of technical challenges. Ready to start your career with a company known for excellence and innovation? Willing to train!

Since 2001, this organization has led the way in providing comprehensive technical solutions for businesses across California. They are a top Managed Services Provider (MSP) focused on delivering cutting-edge solutions to meet our clients' needs. APPLY TODAY!

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain email security controls using Microsoft 365 Defender for Office 365 and FortiMail.
• Configure Safe Links, Safe Attachments, and anti-phishing policies to detect and mitigate threats in real-time.
• Automate domain protection through anti-spoofing mechanisms, DKIM, SPF, and DMARC policy enforcement.
• Develop and optimize FortiMail’s advanced filtering, attachment sandboxing, and URL protection workflows.
• Analyze email security telemetry to identify and respond to phishing, malware, and zero-day threats.
• Leverage Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence and Fortinet Security Fabric for threat detection and remediation.
• Build automated response workflows using Zero-Hour Auto Purge (ZAP) and security orchestration tools.
• Implement and enforce Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies across Microsoft 365 and FortiMail environments.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations (HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS) through security hardening and auditing.
• Deploy Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) and FortiMail’s OCR & Content Disarm & Reconstruction (CDR) for secure content handling.
• Manage encryption services such as Microsoft Message Encryption and Identity-Based Encryption (IBE) to secure communications.
• Define and enforce email security policies aligned with industry best practices.
• Optimize Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) configurations for proactive threat mitigation.
• Conduct security audits and penetration testing on email systems to validate defenses.
• Develop and deploy phishing simulation and security awareness training programs.
• Integrate Microsoft Defender for Office 365 with Sentinel and SIEM solutions for advanced threat monitoring.
• Utilize Fortinet Security Fabric and FortiSandbox for threat correlation and automated remediation.
• Ensure seamless integration of email security solutions within cloud and hybrid infrastructures.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 1 years of experience in security engineering, cloud security, or a related field.
• BA Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Office 365, FortiMail, or equivalent email security platforms.
• Strong understanding of email authentication standards (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) and policy enforcement.
• Experience in threat detection, malware analysis, and phishing mitigation strategies.
• Proficiency in SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel and Fortinet Security Fabric.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS).
• Strong analytical, automation, and troubleshooting skills in security operations.
• Relevant certifications (MS-500, CISSP, CEH, Fortinet NSE4 ) are a plus.

Apply for this amazing opportunity today!

Donovan Aranda

Division Manager

Donovan.aranda@us-psg.com

562-378-0027