Senior Cyber Security Microsoft Ecosystem Engineer

Sentara Hospitals • Virginia Beach, VA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Sentara is hiring a Senior Cyber Security Microsoft Ecosystem Engineer. This position is fully remote. We’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.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience with a degree (Required)
• 7+ years of relevant experience without a degree (Required)
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on Microsoft technologies and licensing
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft 365 security features, Purview, DSPM, Azure, Intune, and Defender suite
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation for security tasks
• Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and identity-based access controls
• Strong understanding of data security, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert or equivalent
• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Purview, and compliance center tools
• Experience in hybrid cloud environments and enterprise-scale deployments
• Experience with healthcare or regulated industry environments (HIPAA, HICP, NIST).
• Familiarity with architectural review boards, solution design documentation, and capability roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Design, recommend, implement and troubleshoot security controls across Microsoft 365, Purview, DSPM, Azure, Intune, EDR/Defender suite, Power Platform and Windows Server environments
• Review and recommend security policies using Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, Purview, DSPM, Defender suite, and Power Platform
• Review current security controls and architectures and make recommendations for control replacements using Microsoft’s ecosystem for on-prem, hybrid, and cloud environments
• Design, implement, and enforce sensitivity labels, encryption, data retention, and DLP policies across M365 ecosystem
• Design 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 activities
• Monitor and optimize system health, connector fidelity, data quality, and agent deployment success across thousands of assets
• Work with cross functional teams to perform threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and incident response for Microsoft platforms
• Collaborate with compliance teams to meet regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA) and support audit activities and deliverables
• Support maturity modeling, executive dashboards, and architectural blueprints to track progress across tooling ecosystems
• Develop and maintain operational documentation and reports to support monthly trend analysis as well as project components
• Lead implementation and deployment efforts across the enterprise involving technical and leadership teams
• Provide technical mentorship and training to engineers and contribute to security architecture and infrastructure reviews
• Stay current with industry trends Microsoft’s evolving security landscape and align technical and process improvement recommendations with organizational goals

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed