Advanced Security Analyst (Microsoft 365 Security) - Local to FL

Nexiva•Tallahassee, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The position is responsible for securing and managing the agency's Microsoft 365 environment, implementing enterprise endpoint security solutions, enforcing data protection policies, and ensuring compliance with state and FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) security standards. The selected consultant will work closely with infrastructure, security, and desktop support teams to implement Microsoft security technologies, strengthen endpoint protection, improve governance, and provide technical leadership while transferring knowledge to agency personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
Minimum 5 years of enterprise IT and Information Security experience.
Strong hands-on experience administering Microsoft 365, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Purview, BitLocker, and Microsoft Endpoint Management.
Experience managing enterprise endpoint security across multiple operating systems.
Experience administering Microsoft desktop environments and Office 365 security services.
Knowledge of enterprise security architecture and systems integration.
Strong understanding of endpoint compliance and device management.
Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune)
Microsoft Purview Information Protection
Microsoft Defender Suite
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
Windows Update for Business
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Endpoint security policy development
Software packaging and deployment
Software vulnerability management
Enterprise security governance
Security compliance programs
Government or law enforcement environments
FBI CJIS security standards
Microsoft Security Certifications (MS-102, SC-300, SC-400, SC-900, or equivalent)
Microsoft 365 Administration
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Purview
Microsoft Defender
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
BitLocker Administration
Windows Endpoint Management
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Endpoint Compliance
Security Policy Development
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Information Protection
Windows Update for Business
Application Packaging
Win32 Applications
Microsoft Licensing (E3/E5)
Enterprise Security Administration
Vulnerability Management
Technical Documentation
Knowledge Transfer

Nice To Haves

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Excellent collaboration with technical and business teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Commitment to maintaining security best practices
Strong customer service mindset

Responsibilities

Configure, administer, and maintain Microsoft 365 security technologies.
Implement and manage endpoint security using Microsoft Intune across Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Android.
Package, deploy, and maintain Win32 applications, Line-of-Business (LOB) applications, and Microsoft Store applications.
Configure and manage Windows Update for Business, deployment rings, feature updates, and update policies.
Design and implement Microsoft Purview Information Protection solutions, including Sensitivity Labels, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Information Protection policies.
Configure and maintain Trainable Classifiers, Exact Data Match (EDM), and Sensitive Information Types.
Evaluate Microsoft 365 licensing (E3, E5, Business Premium) and recommend secure licensing strategies.
Develop and maintain Security baselines, Device compliance policies, Endpoint security standards, and Configuration policies.
Manage BitLocker encryption policies and endpoint protection.
Perform software inventory analysis and vulnerability assessments.
Coordinate remediation of identified security risks.
Research and evaluate emerging Microsoft security technologies and recommend implementation strategies.
Create technical documentation, implementation guides, operational procedures, and security standards.
Provide technical mentoring and knowledge transfer to agency personnel.
Support scheduled implementations, upgrades, maintenance windows, and occasional after-hours activities.
Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, security, and business teams to maintain secure enterprise operations.