M365 Engineer Security Clearance

Position: M365 Engineer with Security Clearance
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- Description Leidos Dig Mod Health IT division is seeking a skilled and collaborative M365 Engineer to support the HHS enterprise by managing all aspects of Microsoft 365 Government Community Cloud (GCC) Software as a Service (SAAS) offering. This position has roles from initial planning to implementation, as well as escalation and tier 3 support. The ideal candidate will excel in both technical problem-solving and effective communication, working seamlessly with cross-functional teams to ensure top-tier support and operational excellence.

Candidate MUST:
Be able to work onsite 1-2 days per week, locally available for on-site support in Rockville, MD, or Washington, DC. Be a US Citizen or US Person who has lived in the United States for at least three consecutive years and an active Public Trust clearance is preferred.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Engineer, administer, and provide lifecycle support for Microsoft 365 (government community cloud (GCC) services including but not limited to:
Entra  (Azure AD), Exchange Online, Intune, Teams, Power Platform, Purview.

* Implement and maintain secure cloud identity, access, and mobility solutions in alignment with Zero Trust principles.

* Develop and maintain automation solutions using Microsoft Graph API and Power Shell, including scripts, modules, and workflows.

* Configure and manage Intune device compliance, configuration profiles, app deployment, endpoint security, and policy enforcement.

* Manage Purview compliance technologies including DLP, eDiscovery, retention, sensitivity labels, auditing, and data governance settings.

* Support Azure cloud services related to identity, governance, resource management, and secure operations.

* Design, deploy, and maintain AI-driven capabilities within Microsoft 365 and Azure services and automation workflows.

* Provide Tier 3 engineering support for escalated Microsoft 365 and Azure service issues.

* Lead and coordinate technical project activities, ensuring milestones, deliverables, documentation, and stakeholder communications are met on schedule.

* Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, SOPs, and knowledgebase materials.

* Ensure solutions comply with federal cybersecurity standards, such as NIST, FedRAMP, and agency-specific requirements.

* Research new Microsoft 365, Entra/Azure or associated third party technologies and develop implementation roadmaps.

* Implement solution deployment, changes and updates working within the HHS Change Management system.

* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members

* Participate in architecture reviews and provide recommendations for cloud solutions

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent and 8 years of overall experience. Additional years of experience can be substituted in lieu of Bachelors degree. With a Master’s degree, six (6) years of general experience is acceptable. With a PhD, four (4) years of general experience is required.

* 8+ years of related experience supporting and engineering Microsoft enterprise technologies, including cloud services.

* Advanced experience with:

* Entra  (Azure AD)

* Exchange Online

* Microsoft Intune

* Microsoft Purview

* M365 Security & Compliance

* Strong proficiency with Microsoft Graph API and Power Shell, including automation, scripting, and API integrations.

* Experience supporting federal or regulated IT environments.

* Strong understanding of identity management, RBAC, MFA, conditional access, Zero Trust, and secure cloud configuration best practices.

* Effective analytical, organizational, and problem resolution skills.

* Demonstrated project management skills, including planning, prioritizing, coordinating tasks, and communicating with stakeholders.

* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

* Power Platform experience

* an active public trust clearance.

* Relevant Microsoft certifications, such as:

* Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300)

* Endpoint Administrator (MD-102)

* Messaging Administrator (MS-203)

* Azure Administrator / Architect (AZ-104 / AZ-305)

* Azure…