About the Role
Designs and manages Microsoft 365 security controls, focusing on data protection and risk mitigation across enterprise platforms.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement Microsoft 365 security configurations such as Data Loss Prevention policies, retention labels, and data classification tagging.
- Continuously assess and refine existing security settings to strengthen enterprise data protection.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with excessive file sharing, outdated data, and unauthorized access across large-scale Microsoft 365 environments.
- Work directly with business units and end users to understand operational needs and guide effective security control deployment.
- Take end-to-end ownership of security solutions by proposing improvements, executing changes, and ensuring follow-through.
- Enhance the security framework for OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams platforms organization-wide.
Requirements
- Proven experience managing data security and protection features in Microsoft 365, specifically SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.
- Direct experience setting up Data Classification Labels, Retention Policies, and DLP rules within Microsoft 365.
- Strong ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and collaborate across teams to gather business context and explain security measures.
- Background in Microsoft 365 administration with a focus on transitioning into or expanding within security engineering.
- Experience handling large volumes of data securely and addressing risks related to file oversharing.
- Track record of implementing or adjusting custom security configurations in Microsoft 365 environments.
- Ability to assess real-world data usage scenarios and partner with users to align security controls with business operations.
Tech Stack
Microsoft 365, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Retention Policies, Data Classification Labels
Compensation
Competitive base salary
Team
This role operates within a security engineering team focused on hardening Microsoft 365 environments through policy design, risk reduction, and user collaboration.
Company Culture
- Collaborative environment where engineers engage directly with end users.
- Supportive of professionals transitioning from administration to security engineering roles.
- Values proactive problem solvers who take ownership of security initiatives.
Additional Information
- This is a mid- to senior-level contract position.
- Primary focus is on deploying and fine-tuning DLP, Retention Policies, and Data Classification Labels.
- Best suited for someone with hands-on Microsoft 365 administration experience looking to deepen their security expertise.
- Seeks a self-driven individual who works well in teamwork settings and proactively engages with stakeholders.
