Senior Cyber Security Microsoft Ecosystem Engineer - Remote

** Overview:**# Sentara is hiring for a Senior Cyber Security Microsoft Ecosystem Engineer!

This position is fully remote.#
** Overview
* * We’re seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Engineer with deep knowledge and expertise in Microsoft technologies, policies, and licensing, to lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise-grade security solutions. This role is critical to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our Microsoft-based infrastructure. This includes Microsoft Office 365, Purview, Azure, Intune, and Windows endpoints.

You’ll work with cross-functional teams (Infrastructure, IAM, GRC, cloud architects, Enterprise Privacy and Compliance teams, Communications) to proactively identify risks, implement controls, and respond to evolving threats.
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* Primary 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 , 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, Service Now, 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#
** Education
* ** 5+ years of relevant experience with a degree (Required)
* 7+ years of relevant experience without a degree (Required)# #
** Certification/Licensure
*** No specific certification or licensure requirements#
** Experience
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* Required:

*** 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 Power Shell 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
** Preferred:
*** Microsoft Certified:
Cybersecurity Architect Expert or equivalent
* Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Purview, and compliance center tools
* Experience in hybrid cloud environments and enterprise-scale…