Rate $80/hr - Need 12+ Years Microsoft Security Engineer

[Mohan Sai Ram Gurram]

$80 W2 & C2C Need Only USC 

Job Title: Microsoft Security Administrator/Engineer – Security & Identity Focus

Location: On-site in Columbia, MD (possibility to earn 1-2 remote days in the long term if all goes well, but start out fully onsite), lOCALS ONLY

 

MUST BE USC

 

Microsoft GCC High experience is required

 

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Microsoft Security Administrator with strong experience in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Defender to support, secure, and maintain our Microsoft cloud environment.

This role is responsible for identity management, endpoint management, security monitoring, and threat protection across Azure and Microsoft 365. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience implementing Zero Trust principles, enforcing security baselines, and supporting compliance-driven environments.

 

Key Responsibilities

Azure & Identity Administration

• Administer and maintain Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) including:
• User and group management
• Conditional Access policies
• MFA enforcement
• Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
• Identity lifecycle governance
• Support hybrid identity environments (Azure AD Connect / Cloud Sync)

 

Endpoint Management (Intune)

• Configure and manage Microsoft Intune for Windows, macOS, and mobile devices
• Create and maintain:
• Device compliance policies
• Configuration profiles
• Application deployment policies
• Integrate Intune with Conditional Access and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Monitor device compliance and remediate non-compliant endpoints

 

Security Operations & Monitoring

• Configure, maintain, and monitor Microsoft Sentinel
• Log ingestion and data connectors
• Analytics rules and alerts
• Incident triage and response
• KQL queries and workbooks
• Administer Microsoft Defender solutions including:
• Defender for Endpoint
• Defender for Identity
• Defender for Cloud Apps
• Defender for Office 365
• Assist with threat detection, investigation, and response activities

 

Security & Compliance Support

• Implement and maintain security controls aligned with best practices (Zero Trust, least privilege)
• Support audit and compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO, CMMC, internal audits)
• Maintain documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures
• Participate in security assessments, vulnerability remediation, and continuous improvement initiatives

 

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience administering Azure and Microsoft 365 environments
• Hands-on experience with:
• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Microsoft Intune
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Microsoft Defender suite
• Strong understanding of:
• Identity and access management (IAM)
• Endpoint security and device compliance
• SIEM/SOAR concepts
• Cloud security best practices
• Experience supporting security incidents and operational troubleshooting
• Strong documentation and communication skills

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in MSP, regulated, or compliance-driven environments
• Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture
• Experience with Azure networking and security controls
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (NIST 800-53/171, CMMC, ISO 27001)

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)
• Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102)
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100) (a plus)