Job description
Job Title: Senior Security Engineer
Location: REMOTE - Cincinnati, Charlotte, Boca, Portland, San Jose, Chicago
TOP SKILLS:
Top 3 Required Skills:
Experience managing data protection and security controls in MS O365 (SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams)
Hands-on experience configuring Data Classification Labels, Retention Policies, and DLP rules
Strong technical communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to gather business context and explain security solutions clearly
What You’ll Do
We are seeking a highly technical, hands-on Security Engineer to support our enterprise data protection initiatives within MS O365. This mid- to senior-level contractor will play a key role in building and managing security controls across SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams environments. The role focuses on implementing and tuning Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Retention Policies, and Data Classification Labels.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with an administrative background in MS O365 who is transitioning into or expanding their career in security engineering. The ideal candidate will be a proactive “doer” who thrives in a collaborative environment and is comfortable engaging directly with end users to understand business needs and secure data accordingly.
Top 3 Required Skills:
Experience managing data protection and security controls in MS O365 (SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams)
Hands-on experience configuring Data Classification Labels, Retention Policies, and DLP rules
Strong technical communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to gather business context and explain security solutions clearly
Additional Requirements:
Background in Microsoft 365 administration with a desire to focus on security
Familiarity with secure handling of large file volumes and resolving oversharing risks
Experience implementing or tuning custom security controls within Microsoft 365 environments
Ability to validate data use cases and work with end users to align controls with business needs
Responsibilities:
Build, configure, and maintain MS O365 security controls, including DLP policies, Retention Labels, and Data Classification Labels
Evaluate and tune existing configurations to improve protection of enterprise data
Help reduce risk from overshared files, stale data, or inappropriate access across large MS O365 environments
Engage directly with end users and business teams to gather context and guide the implementation of appropriate security controls
Take ownership of solutions—this role is for someone who will recommend, implement, and follow through on actions
Contribute to the security posture of the OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams environment across the organization
What You’ll Get
Competitive base salary
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Optional life and disability insurance provided
401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharing
Paid vacation time
Paid Bench time
Training allowance offering
You’ll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!
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.