TEKsystems · 1 day ago
Security Engineer
TEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, and they are seeking a Microsoft Purview & O365 Security Engineer. This role will support the rollout and enablement of Microsoft Purview and related security and compliance controls within the Microsoft 365 E5 environment, acting as a subject matter expert to define guardrails and establish a roadmap for secure adoption.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Lead the assessment, configuration, and enablement of Microsoft Purview across the O365 environment
Implement and advise on DLP classification and labeling, including auto-labeling capabilities available with E5 licensing
Support and configure Purview data protection and compliance features, including chat and prompt protections
Guide O365 security controls, guardrails, and best practices to ensure secure platform adoption
Partner with the team and other stakeholders to:
Assess what security and compliance controls are currently in place
Identify gaps and risks
Define a clear security and compliance roadmap
Serve as a hands-on Purview SME and help educate and upskill the broader team on Purview capabilities
Support Windows Defender / Microsoft Defender integrations and security posture improvements
Contribute from an insider risk and digital forensics perspective, where applicable
Conduct research and analysis to support security design decisions and future-state planning
Provide visibility and insight using tools such as Splunk (experience preferred)
Qualification
Required
Microsoft Purview
Windows Defender / Microsoft Defender
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Office 365 / Microsoft 365
E5 licensing and capabilities
Hands-on experience securing O365 environments using Microsoft security and compliance tools
Strong understanding of DLP, sensitivity labeling, and data protection strategies
Ability to work independently, 'hit the ground running,' and take ownership of a new platform
Comfortable partnering across product, enablement, and security teams
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical controls to non-experts
Preferred
Splunk
Insider Risk Management
Digital Forensics
General security
Compliance frameworks knowledge (e.g., NIST)
Experience working in environments with limited existing Purview maturity
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
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