M365 Cloud Security Specialist

Benefits : 401(k)

Competitive salary

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Title - M365 Cloud Security Specialist Client - IRS Location - Washington, DC

We are hiring a senior M365 Cloud Security and Governance Specialist to establish, monitor, and enforce the security posture of the IRS M365 environment. This role is highly strategic, requiring expertise in advanced threat protection, data lifecycle governance, and compliance frameworks to mitigate risk across all cloud services. Key Responsibilities

• Cyber Architecture & Risk Management : Provide expert security and cyber architect support, including developing risk assessments and security models for new M365 feature deployments.
• Advanced Security Tools : Drive the implementation and optimization of Microsoft product enhancements, including Defender, Copilots, Loop, Purview, and Graph Connector.
• Governance & Auditing : Document and manage Security Change Requests and enhance audit logging solutions. Assist with applying data connectors and establishing enterprise-wide security policies.
• Specialized Security Integration : Manage the security configurations for AvePoint Online Services (AOS), focusing on secure interfaces (e.g., tenant-to-tenant, Splunk Enterprise, bring your own keys, IP restrictions, and SFTP). Required Qualifications
• Minimum 7 years' experience in cloud security and compliance, with at least 5 years specifically supporting the Microsoft 365 (M365) Cloud Based Suite in a large corporate or government environment.
• Must possess advanced expertise in developing data readiness plans and operationalizing Purview for information protection.
• Must demonstrate advanced proficiency in creating PowerShell scripts for security automation and compliance checks.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex security issues related to the entire M365 cloud platform and AvePoint Online Services. Highly Desired Certifications
• Microsoft Certified : Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate (SC- 400)
• (ISC)² Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• Microsoft Certified : Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)

Flexible work from home options available.