State of Ohio · 17 hours ago
M365 Security & Privacy IT Architect / Consultant 1
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expThe Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is focused on supporting state government operations and enhancing efficiency. They are seeking an M365 Security & Privacy IT Architect / Consultant to lead initiatives in M365 security standards, develop expertise in security solutions, and ensure compliance with data governance and protection strategies.
GovernmentNon Profit
Responsibilities
Creates or edits IT artifacts, including architecture diagrams, policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, & best practices, with a focus on M365 Collaboration Identity product stack
Leads & documents complex initiatives for organizational improvement frameworks in ensuring alignment with M365 security standards
Becomes an expert within the M365 ecosystem, specializing in Entra Security, Purview and Defender solutions to strengthen data governance, compliance, and threat protection
Focuses on implementing advanced security controls, identifying risks, and driving mitigation strategies across collaboration platforms
Develops deep expertise in Entra Security, Purview for data classification, retention, and compliance, as well as Defender for threat detection, incident response, and proactive security posture management
Works with IT staff, CIO, or IT managers to design solutions that meet the agency’s requirements
Leads M365 Security and Privacy architecture reviews, ensuring alignment with enterprise compliance frameworks and incorporating advanced data protection strategies such as classification, labeling, and encryption
Performs security analysis of IT solutions and designs, with a focus on M365 services including Azure AD, ADFS, and Entra ID, emphasizing identity security, conditional access, and zero-trust principles
Authors solution documentation, embedding M365 Entra security best practices, compliance guidelines, and data governance standards, including sensitivity labels and retention policies
Provides input for security requirements and procurement statements of work, ensuring they reflect M365 capabilities for data protection, privacy compliance, and risk mitigation
Assists other IT staff, CIOs, or IT managers to achieve IT goals & objectives: Represents ISD to lead, coordinate, or support IT projects, ensuring alignment with M365 initiatives. Ensures communication is easily understood by intended audiences, including nontechnical staff, particularly in the context of M365 services & solutions. Provides, revise, &/or vet focused research for M365 collaboration identity services & security practices
Mentors & provides knowledge transfer to other IT staff, focusing on M365 core skills & best practices
Seeks feedback from IT staff to continuously improve M365-related processes & solutions
Seeks to develop expertise in project management methodologies, particularly those relevant to M365 deployments & migrations
Seeks to develop advanced leadership skills; works to improve leadership capabilities within the context of managing M365 environments
Continually self-assesses to ensure up-to-date knowledge & skills in M365 administration, security, & compliance
Qualification
Required
Core undergraduate program in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent work experience
Minimum 4 years combined work experience in any combination of the following: assisting with development and updates to the strategic Information Technology plan, participating in work groups to author Information Technology plan by discipline/program team and/or leading activities to achieve project tasks/meet deadlines, and performing solutions design for assigned discipline/program team (e.g., software development, infrastructure, database administration, security) including 2 years technology related work experience as specified by the agency position description and vacancy/job posting
Preferred
Microsoft 365 Core and M365 Purview & Defender
Benefits
Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
Company
State of Ohio
State of Ohio is an Non profit organisation.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Beverlyn Johns, MS
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Holly Drake
State Chief Information Security Officer
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