Senior Cyber Security Microsoft Ecosystem Engineer - Remote

Sentara Health is a healthcare organization hiring a Senior Cyber Security Microsoft Ecosystem Engineer. The role leads the design, implementation, management, and optimization of enterprise security solutions across Microsoft 365, Purview, Azure, Intune, Defender, Power Platform, and Windows environments while supporting risk management, incident response, compliance, and security architecture initiatives.

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

Requirements:

• 5+ years of relevant experience with a degree
• 7+ years of relevant experience without a degree
• 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