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We are seeking a highly focused Microsoft Security Specialist for a strategic, short-term engagement to lead a comprehensive security assessment and remediation initiative. This role is centered on optimizing security posture across Microsoft 365, Defender, and cloud infrastructure, with a specific emphasis on hardening access controls and endpoint management. As the primary technical lead for a specialized security review, you will analyze findings, identify critical gaps, and develop actionable, phased implementation plans to strengthen the organization's overall cyber resilience and infrastructure governance.
Job Responsibility:
Act as the lead technical point of contact for external security assessments
coordinate workshops, review findings, and translate technical recommendations into internal implementation plans
Conduct deep-dive reviews of security scores and develop remediation strategies to address identified risks across all cloud workloads
Review and refine Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) configurations across identity management platforms (Entra ID) to ensure strict alignment with least-privilege principles
Assess and improve mobile device management (Intune) security configurations, including device compliance policies, attack surface reduction (ASR) controls, and conditional access integration
Develop prioritized, practical roadmaps for security improvements and track the execution of action items in collaboration with internal IT teams
Clearly document security gaps, proposed RBAC models, and governance controls for both technical teams and leadership
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years of experience in dedicated Cybersecurity and Information Security roles
Demonstrated hands-on experience with security posture management and endpoint security tools
Strong working knowledge of identity management, cloud-based RBAC, and least-privilege design
Cybersecurity certifications with a focus on cloud security (e.g., Azure or Microsoft 365 security) are highly desirable
Proven experience responding to security audits or posture reviews and addressing recommended action items
Expertise in designing device compliance policies, configuration profiles, and endpoint protection settings
Strong ability to document findings and implementation approaches clearly for technical and non-technical audiences
Nice to have:
Cybersecurity certifications with a focus on cloud security (e.g., Azure or Microsoft 365 security) are highly desirable
What we offer:
Lead a critical security optimization project with clear, high-level objectives
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for enterprise-wide security posture improvements
Deep involvement with advanced security tools, including Defender, Intune, and Entra ID
Focused, short-term contract dedicated to specific architectural and governance outcomes