Job description
About NationMind LLC:
NationMind LLC is a technology consulting firm focused on software development and QA testing services. We help clients build reliable, scalable applications with a strong emphasis on automation, performance, and quality. Our team works across industries, delivering solutions that drive innovation and operational efficiency. We are currently hiring skilled professionals for Microsoft 365/ Security Engineer to join our growing team.
Role – Microsoft 365/ Security Engineer
Duration – Long Term
Location – Houston/Remote
Requirements
Seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft Security Engineer to design, implement, manage, and optimize enterprise security solutions across Microsoft and Check Point technologies. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft 365 Security, Microsoft Entra ID, and Check Point security platforms.
This role requires strong technical skills, consulting experience, customer-facing communication, and the ability to lead security transformation initiatives for enterprise clients.
Key Responsibilities
Experience
5–10+ years in Cyber Security
3+ years implementing Microsoft Security solutions
Experience with enterprise SOC environments
Experience with Microsoft 365 migrations and security
Experience implementing Microsoft Sentinel SIEM
Experience implementing Microsoft Purview compliance solutions
Experience managing Check Point firewalls
Experience with cloud security (Azure)
Governance & Compliance
Support ISO 27001
Support NIST CSF
Support CIS Controls
Support Zero Trust initiatives
Conduct security assessments
Participate in internal and external audits
Create security documentation
Review security baselines
Security
SIEM
SOAR
XDR
DLP
CASB
Zero Trust
IAM
PKI
Identity Protection
Conditional Access
Vulnerability Management
Check Point
Quantum Security Gateway
Smart Console
Threat Prevention
IPS
VPN
Application Control
URL Filtering
Identity Awareness
Scripting
PowerShell
Kusto Query Language (KQL)
Microsoft Graph API
REST API
JSON
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)
Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator (SC-400)
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300)
Microsoft Certified: Security Administrator (MS-500)
Security
CISSP
CISM
CISA
CEH
CompTIA Security+
ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor
Check Point
Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA)
Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.