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City/State Virginia Beach, VAWork Shift First (Days)Overview:Sentara is hiring for a Senior Cyber Security Microsoft Ecosystem Engineer!This position is fully remote.OverviewWe're seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Engineer with deep knowledge and expertise in Microsoft technologies, policies, and licensing, to lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise-grade security solutions. This role is critical to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our Microsoft-based infrastructure. This includes Microsoft Office 365, Purview, Azure, Intune, and Windows endpoints.You'll work with cross-functional teams (Infrastructure, IAM, GRC, cloud architects, Enterprise Privacy and Compliance teams, Communications) to proactively identify risks, implement controls, and respond to evolving threats.Primary Responsibilities: Design, recommend, implement and troubleshoot security controls across Microsoft 365, Purview, DSPM, Azure, Intune, EDR/Defender suite, Power Platform and Windows Server environmentsReview and recommend security policies using Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, Purview, DSPM, Defender suite, and Power PlatformReview current security controls and architectures and make recommendations for control replacements using Microsoft's ecosystem for on-prem, hybrid, and cloud environmentsDesign, implement, and enforce sensitivity labels, encryption, data retention, and DLP policies across M365 ecosystemDesign and maintain end-to-end architecture integrations between security tools and adjacent platforms (CASB, SOAR, SIEM, ServiceNow, CMDB, email gateways, and threat intel platforms)Monitor and analyze security logs to support incident response, forensics, and investigation activitiesMonitor and optimize system health, connector fidelity, data quality, and agent deployment success across thousands of assetsWork with cross functional teams to perform threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and incident response for Microsoft platformsCollaborate with compliance teams to meet regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA) and support audit activities and deliverablesSupport maturity modeling, executive dashboards, and architectural blueprints to track progress across tooling ecosystemsDevelop and maintain operational documentation and reports to support monthly trend analysis as well as project componentsLead implementation and deployment efforts across the enterprise involving technical and leadership teamsProvide technical mentorship and training to engineers and contribute to security architecture and infrastructure reviewsStay current with industry trends Microsoft's evolving security landscape and align technical and process improvement recommendations with organizational goals Education 5+ years of relevant experience with a degree (Required) 7+ years of relevant experience without a degree (Required) Certification/Licensure No specific certification or licensure requirements Experience Required:5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on Microsoft technologies and licensingDeep knowledge of Microsoft 365 security features, Purview, DSPM, Azure, Intune, and Defender suiteExperience with PowerShell scripting and automation for security tasksFamiliarity with Zero Trust architecture and identity-based access controlsStrong understanding of data security, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability managementExcellent communication and documentation skillsPreferred:Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert or equivalentExperience with Microsoft Sentinel, Purview, and compliance center toolsExperience in hybrid cloud environments and enterprise-scale deploymentsExperience with healthcare or regulated industry environments (HIPAA, HICP, NIST).Familiarity with architectural review boards, solution design documentation, and capability roadmaps.Talroo-ITWe provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and ben