Microsoft Security and Endpoint SME Security Clearance

Position: Microsoft Security and Endpoint SME with Security Clearance
Job Title:

Microsoft Security and Endpoint SME Contract Duration: 6+ month contract to hire (candidates must be open to conversion)

Location:

Ideal candidate will live in the Denver area and available for hybrid schedule (2-3 days onsite)

Role Overview Seeking a senior-level Microsoft Subject Matter Expert to lead the design, implementation, and operational strategy across Microsoft security, endpoint management, and data protection platforms. This individual will build a foundational Microsoft security architecture from the ground up, enabling stronger utilization of existing Microsoft E5 licensing while establishing consistent governance, policies, and tooling to support global teams. This position introduces a new capability focused on designing, deploying, and operationalizing Microsoft security and endpoint services, with a strong focus on Purview, Intune, Defender, and SharePoint Online governance.

Key Objectives
* Build and establish a scalable Microsoft security and data protection foundation
* Maximize utilization and value of existing Microsoft E5 licenses
* Standardize governance, policies, and tools across security, endpoint, and data environments
* Provide support for global teams with primary coverage in North America
* Increase enterprise-wide adoption and effectiveness of Microsoft platforms Core Responsibilities Microsoft Purview & Data Protection
* Architect and define a baseline Purview framework, including naming conventions, audit settings, and standard policies
* Establish a clear strategy for Data Loss Prevention (DLP), including scope, enforcement, and monitoring
* Lead the design and rollout of Purview as a newly implemented capability
* Align Purview configurations with overall data security and compliance requirements Intune, MAM & Endpoint Management
* Define and execute Intune strategy, including configuration and policy deployment across devices and applications
* Support Mobile Application Management (MAM) initiatives and enforcement policies
* Integrate Intune and endpoint processes with Service Now for streamlined operations
* Collaborate with security and operations teams to ensure alignment with broader enterprise security initiatives Microsoft Defender & Application Protection
* Support implementation and optimization of Defender, with an emphasis on protecting third-party applications
* Define best practices for leveraging Defender across endpoints and applications
* Ensure Defender capabilities align with overall endpoint and data security strategy SharePoint Online Governance & Access Control
* Act as the SME for SharePoint Online security and access management
* Develop governance models for permissions, access control, and data exposure
* Ensure SharePoint security integrates with Purview and DLP strategies Strategic Advisory & Enablement
* Provide guidance to define organizational goals for Microsoft security and endpoint platforms
* Develop a clear ECIF-based business case tied to E5 utilization and measurable value outcomes
* Advise on budget alignment in coordination with enterprise funding strategies
* Partner with internal stakeholders to drive security initiatives and Microsoft platform adoption Required Skills & Experience
* Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview, Intune, Defender, and SharePoint Online
* Demonstrated success designing Microsoft security architectures from the ground up
* Strong expertise in data protection, endpoint management, and identity-based access control
* Experience integrating Microsoft tools with Service Now
* Comfortable operating across advisory, architecture, and initial implementation responsibilities
* Experience working within large-scale, global enterprise environments

Preferred Qualifications
* Experience developing ECIF or similar Microsoft investment/business cases
* Familiarity with driving Microsoft adoption and consumption through structured programs
* Background supporting enterprise security transformation initiatives Engagement Context
* This role is designed to complement existing extended teams, not replace them
* Focused on new architecture, foundational design, and initial implementation efforts
* Expected to significantly enhance Microsoft platform adoption and overall value realization