GuidePoint Security - Microsoft Security Engineer- Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.)
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree preferred. • 2–5 years in IT administration, identity management, or security operations. • Hands-on production experience with Microsoft Entra ID and on-premises Active Directory, including Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC, and hybrid identity (Entra Connect). • Knowledge of core authentication protocols: SAML, OAuth 2.0/OIDC, Kerberos, LDAP. • Experience implementing Microsoft Purview (sensitivity labels, DLP, retention, or eDiscovery) and comfort supporting Intune and Defender XDR. • Basic PowerShell scripting for automation and reporting (e.g., Microsoft Graph PowerShell). • Strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication. • Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes. • Advanced AD work: multi-domain/forest design, migrations, tiered administration, legacy auth cleanup. • Microsoft Sentinel: log onboarding, detection development, or broader SIEM/SOAR experience. • Azure infrastructure and security (Azure Policy, network security, landing zones, RBAC). • This role is 100% remote requiring less than 10% travel for corporate events • Substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for a minimum of 8 hours a day • Required to have close visual acuity to view computer terminal and/or extensive reading for a minimum of 8 hours a day • We use Greenhouse Software as our applicant tracking system and Zoom Scheduler for HR screen request scheduling. At times, your email may block our communication with you. Please be sure to check your SPAM folder so that you don't miss updates on your application. • Why GuidePoint?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 1,200 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.
Responsibilities
• Identity & Access (Entra ID / AD): Design and implement identity architecture, hybrid sync (Entra Connect), Conditional Access, MFA/passwordless, and identity governance (PIM, RBAC, access reviews, entitlement management). • Identity & Access (Entra ID / AD): • Integrate applications via SSO (SAML/OIDC), enterprise app registrations, and SCIM provisioning. • Investigate and remediate identity risks using Entra ID Protection, sign-in and audit logs; drive hybrid identity hygiene (stale object cleanup, privileged account reduction, tiered admin models). • Data Security & Compliance (Purview): Design and implement sensitivity labels, DLP, and retention policies across M365; support data classification, information protection rollouts, and data security posture assessments. • Data Security & Compliance (Purview): • Support eDiscovery, Insider Risk Management, communication compliance, and AI data security readiness (DSPM for AI) as engagements require. • Intune & Defender XDR: Configure device compliance, configuration profiles, and app deployments across platforms; support Defender for Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, and Cloud Apps in cloud and hybrid environments. • Intune & Defender XDR: • Other duties as assigned. • Adhere to GuidePoint Security Core Values.
Benefits
• 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. • This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.Some added perks…. • Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions) • Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options) • Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans • 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program • Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance • Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment • Pet Benefit Option
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