Security And Modern Work Engineer

Summary

Join Emergent Software's team of modern work engineers and work remotely on interesting client projects. As a Microsoft Security & Modern Work Engineer, you will leverage your expertise in Microsoft's Defender Security suite and other Modern Workplace products (M365, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Entra, Intune). This fully remote position requires strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead projects. Emergent Software offers a flexible work schedule, work-life balance, professional development opportunities (100 hours/year), profit sharing, and an excellent benefits package. The role involves collaborating with clients, designing security solutions, performing vulnerability assessments, and implementing Microsoft 365 solutions. Successful candidates will have experience with the Microsoft 365 product stack and strong communication skills.

Requirements

• Experience implementing and managing Microsoft 365 product stack platform including but not limited to Entra ID, 365 Admin Center, SharePoint, Intune, etc
• Proven success and comfort level leading projects from start to finish
• Strong technical and non-technical communication skills, both written and verbal
• Comfortable speaking to clients
• Ability to estimate tasks effectively and accurately
• Ability to gather and write strong requirements based on client’s business objectives
• Familiarity with common security frameworks/standards such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and ISO 27001
• Competence in at least three areas with advanced understanding and knowledge in at least one: Microsoft 365 Entra ID Suite, Microsoft Endpoint Management (Intune, Windows 365, Azure VDI), Microsoft Data Loss Prevention (Purview, Collaboration, Permissions), Microsoft Defender Suite (Identity, Endpoint, Office, Azure Sentinel), Microsoft 365 Copilot or Copilot Studio

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their business requirements, translating these into secure, productive Microsoft 365 solutions. Plan and execute implementations tailored to enhance collaboration and security
• Develop and deploy advanced security measures using Microsoft 365 Defender, focusing on endpoints, identity, cloud apps, and Office 365 environments to safeguard client data
• Perform detailed security assessments to detect vulnerabilities, devise remediation strategies, and respond promptly to security breaches to minimize impact
• Set up and fine-tune Microsoft 365 security configurations and compliance protocols with tools like Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and Microsoft Information Protection, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards
• Seamlessly integrate Microsoft Defender with Microsoft Sentinel to bolster security infrastructure, continuously updating and optimizing settings to enhance protection capabilities
• Craft comprehensive security strategies aligned with client objectives. Lead educational sessions to promote security awareness and best practices among users
• Design and implement other Microsoft 365 solutions beyond the security space as schedule allows (eg Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange), focusing on optimal integration and adherence to best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous consulting experience
• Working directly with customer teams of various sizes
• Microsoft Certifications (MD-102, MS-102, MS-721, MS-700, SC-400, SC-300, SC-200, AZ-500)
• Microsoft Sentinel experience
• Microsoft Power Automate or PowerApps experience
• Project management or project lead skills
• AI tool experience like Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, OpenAI, etc

Benefits

• Work from home or work remotely from anywhere you want
• Flexible work schedule meaning you can work regular hours or whenever you work best
• Work-life balance is essential and highly valued at Emergent Software. If you choose to work more than 40 hours, you’ll be compensated for the extra work!
• Work on interesting projects solving complex business problems with custom software
• 100 hours per year to focus on your professional development . We invest in your growth!
• Profit sharing bonus means as we’re successful, you’re successful
• Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, FSA, disability, life insurance, and paid parental leave
• Medical Insurance: up to 80% of your monthly medical premium (HSA options available)
• HSA Contribution: up to $144/month
• Dental & Vision Insurance: up to 50% of your monthly dental and vision premium costs
• 401(k) plan: company match up to 4% of salary
• Profit sharing bonus: up to 15% of salary paid quarterly
• Extra compensation: get paid extra for work over 40 hours/week
• Employee referral & customer referral bonuses
• Flex Spending Account (FSA) for Dependent Care & Healthcare Costs
• Dependent Care FSA Contribution: $90/month
• Short Term Disability: $500/week for 12 weeks
• Long Term Disability: up to $6,000/month
• Group term life and AD&D insurance: $50k
• PTO, standard holidays, 2 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave: 2 weeks
• Staff development program: 100 hours/year plus training costs