[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 OptionCompany 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 isCompany 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