Sr Security Engineer

Position Title : Sr. Security Engineer

Long term contract

Responsibilities to include but not limited to:

• Leverage extensive knowledge of Microsoft security software solutions and methodologies to make technical recommendations on complex problems, coupled with an approach that utilizes repeatable, efficient processes, automation and best practices
• Daily Cybersecurity operations including monitoring, reporting, hunting and incident response
• Participate as a critical contributor and subject matter expert on key projects and initiatives
• Perform integration architecture and infrastructure design activities
• Perform ongoing security assessments and governance checks for Microsoft services ensuring critical security systems and controls remain effective and available
• Contribute critical security and architecture requirements
• Collaborate with teams to continuously improve Cybersecurity operations and policies
• Administer, tune, operationalize and continuously improve the use of Microsoft's Security services and offerings (Conditional Access policies, Security Center, Compliance Center, Insider Threat Management, MCAS, DLP ATP, AIP, EOP, etc.)
• Provides technical training and mentoring to promote competency and growth
• Prepares and present status and project reports for management, client, and others
• Responsible for ensuring all IT Policies, Processes, Change Management, & SOX Compliance is followed for Cybersecurity maintenance projects
• Works closely with project managers and IT senior management in corporate planning, selection of toolsets, services, external vendors
• Serves as a Cybersecurity technology advocate in presentations to key customers, shareholders and business staff
• Responsible for managing consulting resources
• Manages technical projects as needed

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• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 6+ years of experience in an Information Security or Information Technology discipline
• 6+ years of professional experience in security analysis, development, engineering and support in an enterprise setting, including experience mentoring and leading security engineers
• Experience providing Cybersecurity services within a SCADA/OT environment
• Subject matter expertise level experience with working with Microsoft platforms and services
• Experience with Exchange Online and associated components (transport rules, DLP, mailbox management, etc.)
• Experience with O365 eDiscovery and Advanced eDiscovery
• Experience in defining security for PaaS and IaaS implementations, such as system configuration, policy, tenant policy restrictions, access control, authentication, data at rest, and data in transit security
• Understanding of SharePoint's capability in terms of Security risk and privacy such as libraries, Pages, Site, Site Assets, Site Collection and Web Parts
• Extensive experience working with and creating PowerShell scripts
• Extensive experience managing, configuring and administering Active Directory on-prem and Azure Active Directory
• Experience with leveraging Conditional Access policies, Security Center, Compliance Center, Insider Threat Management, MCAS, DLP, ATP, AIP, EOP
• Experience and understanding of networking and systems configuration/protocols
• Ability to assess, report and make appropriate detailed recommendations to resolve security/compliance risks
• Strong interpersonal communication with ability to work with different teams
• Self-motivated team player with vision and initiative
• Dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
• Experience Preferred:
• Active Directory Domain Services
• Active Directory Certificate Services
• Azure AD Connect
• Windows Server Operating Systems
• Securing Windows Servers and Clients
• Windows 10 Security
• Intune
• Microsoft Endpoint Manager
• Preferred Certifications:
• CISSP
• CCSP
• CompTIA Security+
• Microsoft Azure Security Technologies (Exam AZ-500)
• Microsoft 365 Security Administration (Exam MS-500)
• Microsoft 365 Identity and Services (MS-100)
• Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security (MS-101)
• Reporting Relationship:
• Reports to: Director, IT Infrastructure and SCADA Operations