Job Description

Job Title: Security Engineering

Location: Austin, TX (5 days onsite)

Job Description: Office 365 Security Administration & Configuration and Microsoft Sentinel Administration

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.

Certifications (Preferred):

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in Office 365 security configuration (e.g., DLP, ATP, Conditional Access, Secure Score).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Sentinel administration, including KQL for query development and playbook automation.
• Strong knowledge of Azure AD, PowerShell scripting, and Microsoft Defender tools.
• Familiarity with cloud security frameworks and log management principles.

Additional Requirements

• Must be available to work onsite full-time at Austin,TX

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