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Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Senior Microsoft 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

Compensation: $55/hr to $60/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• 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 · 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.