Associate M365 Cloud Security Engineer- Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.)

Associate M365 Cloud Security Engineer- Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.)

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GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation's top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.

Overview

We're seeking a motivated Associate Microsoft 365 Security Engineer to join our security and collaboration team. This role is ideal for someone with foundational experience in Microsoft 365 administration who is ready to deepen their expertise in securing cloud productivity environments. You'll work alongside senior engineers to design, implement, and maintain security controls across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem — ensuring our users stay productive while our data stays protected.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the configuration, monitoring, and optimization of Microsoft 365 security features, including Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Conditional Access, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Endpoint, and Identity, Microsoft Purview compliance and DLP policies, and Intune device compliance and app protection policies.
• Support security incident investigations related to M365 services.
• Help maintain identity governance (role assignments, access reviews, privileged identity management).
• Participate in security posture assessments and remediation efforts.
• Assist with email security configuration, phishing simulations, and threat analysis.
• Document configurations, processes, and troubleshooting steps.
• Stay current with Microsoft 365 security updates and best practices.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Soft Skills

Benefits

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1,000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 4,200 customers.

Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company's success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.

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