Remote Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Microsoft Ecosystem Cyber Security Engineer to lead security solutions for a Data Protection program. The role designs, implements, and manages Microsoft security controls and integrations, supports threat response and compliance, and leads enterprise deployments and technical guidance.

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 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