[Remote] M365 Cloud Security Engineer- Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing cybersecurity firm that provides trusted expertise and solutions to organizations. They are seeking a Microsoft Cloud Security Engineer to assess and enhance the security posture of Azure and Microsoft 365 environments, develop roadmaps, and implement solutions to meet clients' cloud security needs. Responsibilities • Use knowledge of Microsoft Azure, M365, and EM+S products, methods, and solutions to design, engineer and make technical recommendations on Microsoft 365 Modern Workplace, Compliance and overall Microsoft Cloud Security for GuidePoint Security clients • Work with client stakeholders by communicating compliance management for adopted M365 or Azure products and implement best practices for M365 and Azure Security • Actively make contributions to technical design sessions and prepare technical design documentation for architectural reviews • Utilize outside the box thinking to define new and improved solutions or optimize current processes and tools • Manage and support Microsoft Entra ID, identity life-cycle management, process automation and improvement • Demonstrate understanding of Zero Trust principles and how they apply to the Microsoft Azure and M365 platform • Align business requirements with Azure, M365 applications, services and features • Conduct security assessments of Azure, Microsoft 365 and Microsoft services by leveraging cloud security standards established by CSA CCM, CIS, NIST and GuidePoint Security’s own cloud controls framework • Draft cloud security deliverables based on assessment findings • Work with subject-matter experts from other GuidePoint Security Information Assurance practices to understand internal process and functional requirements (e.g., GRC, AppSec, IAM, DFIR, Penetration Testing) • Accurately and consistently document findings and recommendations that are easily digested by clients, including procedural documentation and technical briefings • Demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills • Proven ability to meet or exceed project objective and user expectations • Possess strong client-facing and communication skills (written and verbal) • Experience reading, writing, and interpreting technical documentation and procedure manuals • Solid understanding of cloud computing concepts, architectures, virtualization, containers, infrastructure security, data security, encryption, management plane, business continuity, identity entitlement and access management Skills • 6 or more years of IT experience or related field with at least 4 years of experience administering and supporting Azure/Office/M365 platform technologies including but not limited to Exchange, OneDrive, Windows 10, Outlook, SharePoint Online, Teams, etc • Experience with Lifecycle Management • Minimum 2 years of experience with M365 security suite capabilities such as: Defender for Cloud apps, Conditional Access, Microsoft XDR, Compliance Center, Insider Threat Management, DLP, MCAS, EOP, MFA, PIP, PIM, etc • Minimum 2 years of experience with Microsoft Azure capabilities such as: Defender for Cloud. Sentinel, WAF, APIM, Azure Policy, etc • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Microsoft Cloud services including identity, security, data, application, infrastructure, networking and workplace collaboration services • Use knowledge of Microsoft Azure, M365, and EM+S products, methods, and solutions to design, engineer and make technical recommendations on Microsoft 365 Modern Workplace, Compliance and overall Microsoft Cloud Security for GuidePoint Security clients • Work with client stakeholders by communicating compliance management for adopted M365 or Azure products and implement best practices for M365 and Azure Security • Actively make contributions to technical design sessions and prepare technical design documentation for architectural reviews • Utilize outside the box thinking to define new and improved solutions or optimize current processes and tools • Manage and support Microsoft Entra ID, identity life-cycle management, process automation and improvement • Demonstrate understanding of Zero Trust principles and how they apply to the Microsoft Azure and M365 platform • Align business requirements with Azure, M365 applications, services and features • Conduct security assessments of Azure, Microsoft 365 and Microsoft services by leveraging cloud security standards established by CSA CCM, CIS, NIST and GuidePoint Security's own cloud controls framework • Draft cloud security deliverables based on assessment findings • Work with subject-matter experts from other GuidePoint Security Information Assurance practices to understand internal process and functional requirements (e.g., GRC, AppSec, IAM, DFIR, Penetration Testing) • Accurately and consistently document findings and recommendations that are easily digested by clients, including procedural documentation and technical briefings • Demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills • Proven ability to meet or exceed project objective and user expectations • Possess strong client-facing and communication skills (written and verbal) • Experience reading, writing, and interpreting technical documentation and procedure manuals • Solid understanding of cloud computing concepts, architectures, virtualization, containers, infrastructure security, data security, encryption, management plane, business continuity, identity entitlement and access management • Preferred experience with Azure Resource Manager, PowerShell, KQL or Terraform • Candidate should have at least one Microsoft certification such as Microsoft 365 Security Administrator or Azure Security Engineer Associate, or be certified within 3 months of hire Benefits • 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) and GPS will contribute in one lump sum: ($500 per EE annually / $1000 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 Company Overview • GuidePoint Security provides customized, innovative & valuable Information Security solutions that enable commercial federal organizations. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • GuidePoint Security has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 10 in 2025, 15 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 1 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job