Senior Cyber Security Microsoft Ecosystem Engineer - Remote

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City/State Virginia Beach, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sentara is hiring for a Senior Cyber Security Microsoft Ecosystem Engineer! This position is fully remote. Overview We’re seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Engineer with deep knowledge and expertise in Microsoft technologies, policies, and licensing, to lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise-grade security solutions. This role is critical to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our Microsoft-based infrastructure. This includes Microsoft Office 365, Purview, Azure, Intune, and Windows endpoints. You’ll work with cross-functional teams (Infrastructure, IAM, GRC, cloud architects, Enterprise Privacy and Compliance teams, Communications) to proactively identify risks, implement controls, and respond to evolving threats. Primary Responsibilities: Design, recommend, implement and troubleshoot security controls across Microsoft 365, Purview, DSPM, Azure, Intune, EDR/Defender suite, Power Platform and Windows Server environments Review and recommend security policies using Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, Purview, DSPM, Defender suite, and Power Platform Review current security controls and architectures and make recommendations for control replacements using Microsoft’s ecosystem for on-prem, hybrid, and cloud environments Design, implement, and enforce sensitivity labels, encryption, data retention, and DLP policies across M365 ecosystem Design and maintain end-to-end architecture integrations between security tools and adjacent platforms (CASB, SOAR, SIEM, ServiceNow, CMDB, email gateways, and threat intel platforms) Monitor and analyze security logs to support incident response, forensics, and investigation activities Monitor and optimize system health, connector fidelity, data quality, and agent deployment success across thousands of assets Work with cross functional teams to perform threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and incident response for Microsoft platforms Collaborate with compliance teams to meet regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA) and support audit activities and deliverables Support maturity modeling, executive dashboards, and architectural blueprints to track progress across tooling ecosystems Develop and maintain operational documentation and reports to support monthly trend analysis as well as project components Lead implementation and deployment efforts across the enterprise involving technical and leadership teams Provide technical mentorship and training to engineers and contribute to security architecture and infrastructure reviews Stay current with industry trends Microsoft’s evolving security landscape and align technical and process improvement recommendations with organizational goals Education 5+ years of relevant experience with a degree (Required) 7+ years of relevant experience without a degree (Required) Certification/Licensure No specific certification or licensure requirements Experience Required: 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on Microsoft technologies and licensing Deep knowledge of Microsoft 365 security features, Purview, DSPM, Azure, Intune, and Defender suite Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation for security tasks Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and identity-based access controls Strong understanding of data security, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management Excellent communication and documentation skills Preferred: Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert or equivalent Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Purview, and compliance center tools Experience in hybrid cloud environments and enterprise-scale deployments Experience with healthcare or regulated industry environments (HIPAA, HICP, NIST). Familiarity with architectural review boards, solution design documentation, and capability roadmaps. Talroo-IT We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusi

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