Job Title: MS Dynamics 365 Engineer/ Administrator Location: Irving, TX 75062 Duration: 6+Months CTH/ Full Time with end client Looking for independent candidates Client need 2-3 days onsite at Irving, TX 75062 Client Note - Candidate must have hands-on experience with Intune Administration, Defender, Microsoft 365 Suite Management, Infrastructure Management ( Cloud Security monitoring)
Job Summary:
The M365 Enterprise Security Engineer is responsible for maintaining the security posture, identifying, and remediating vulnerabilities by using a variety of security tools, implementing threat protection, and responding to security incident escalations.
Essential Duties:
Infrastructure Management: Monitor and optimize SaaS resources to ensure security, high availability, scalability, and performance. Implement and manage Entra (formerly Azure) governance policies, security controls, and compliance requirements. Logging analytics and analyzing data via Azure Log Analytics Intune Administration: Manage and configure Microsoft Intune for mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management (MAM). Enroll devices, enforce policies, and ensure compliance across a range of platforms (iOS, Android, Windows). Troubleshoot and resolve Intune-related issues, including device registration, policy enforcement, and application deployment. Defender Administration: Implement and manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to protect endpoints from various security threats. Configure advanced threat protection policies, conduct threat analysis, and respond to security incidents. Monitor and analyze security logs, alerts, and reports to ensure effective threat detection and prevention. Microsoft 365 Suite Management: Administer Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and other collaboration tools. Configure and maintain user accounts, groups, and permissions to ensure proper access controls. Troubleshoot and resolve Microsoft 365 service-related issues, including email delivery, collaboration, and authentication problems. Documentation and Reporting: Create and maintain technical documentation, including system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides. Generate reports on system performance, security incidents, and compliance status. Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Collaboration and Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support their various cloud infrastructure needs. Provide technical guidance and support to end-users, resolving their issues and addressing their concerns promptly. This may include other supporting other critical Line of Business applications as well. Provide guidance and support to field services technicians. Stay up to date with the latest Entra (formerly Azure), Intune, Defender, and Microsoft 365 features, updates, and best practices. Experience, Attributes and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). 5+ years in deploying Microsoft technologies. 2+ years delivering Microsoft Modern Desktop technologies such as Windows 10 devices, Microsoft Endpoint Manager (MEM, formerly Intune) and AD/AAD, multi-factor authentication (MFA), conditional access (CA). Proven experience as a Microsoft Entra (formerly Azure) Administrator, specializing in Intune, Defender, and the Microsoft 365 suite. Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Entra (Formerly Azure) infrastructure management, virtualization, and networking. Expertise in deploying and managing Intune for MDM and MAM, including policy enforcement and application deployment. Experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, including configuring advanced threat protection policies and incident response. Proficiency in administering Microsoft 365 services, such as Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Teams. Familiarity with PowerShell scripting for automation and management of Entra (Formerly Azure) resources. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and provide effective solutions. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Relevant Microsoft certifications, such as Entra (Formerly Azure) Administrator Associate or Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate, are highly desirable. Demonstrates the ability to work in a fast-paced complex environment where organizational skills are essential. Excellent documentation skills. Good critical thinking skills, with an ability to work autonomously or with minimal supervision. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to identify subtle nuances and needs of individuals, especially executives. Report this job Dice Id: ******** Position Id: 8226799
