What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office 365 Security Admin position at Prudent Technologies and Consulting, Inc.?
Office 365 Security Admin
Job Description: Office 365 Security Administration & Configuration and Microsoft Sentinel Administration
Job Title: Security Engineering
Location: Austin, TX
Employment Type: 100% Onsite Required
Key Responsibilities
Office 365 Security Administrator:
• Administer and configure security settings for Office 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive.
• Set up and maintain Azure Active Directory (AAD) security features, such as Conditional Access policies, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and role-based access control (RBAC).
• Configure Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, email encryption, and Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to protect sensitive data and mitigate phishing threats.
• Conduct regular security assessments using tools like Secure Score and implement recommended configurations to improve security posture.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Office 365 security-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal user experience.
Microsoft Sentinel Administration:
• Administer Microsoft Sentinel, including onboarding data sources (e.g., Office 365, Azure AD, third-party systems) and managing connectors.
• Tune Sentinel detection rules and analytics using Kusto Query Language (KQL) to reduce false positives and improve threat detection accuracy.
• Monitor security events and incidents in real-time through Sentinel dashboards, investigating anomalies and coordinating responses with the security team.
• Develop and optimize automated playbooks for incident response using Azure Logic Apps integrated with Sentinel.
• Generate detailed reports and metrics on security incidents, trends, and system performance for management and compliance purposes.
General Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with onsite IT and security teams to align Office 365 and Sentinel configurations with organizational policies and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2).
• Stay informed about Microsoft updates, emerging threats, and best practices to recommend proactive improvements.
• Document configurations, tuning procedures, and monitoring workflows for operational continuity and audit readiness.
Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience:
• 5-8 years of experience in IT administration, with at least 3 years focused on Office 365 security configuration and administration.
• 1-2 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel administration, tuning, and monitoring in a production environment.
