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IT Security Specialist (Microsoft Azure & 365 Focus)
Support Tech LLC · United States · back to the listing
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58/100
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80/100
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Security Engineer
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What this role officially is
ICT security administrator — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
ICT security administrators plan and carry out security measures to protect information and data from unauthorised access, deliberate attack, theft and corruption.
Also known as: network security administrator, system security administrator, ICT security administrators, IT security administrator
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What the listing never says
- 21 bullet points. Long requirement lists deter qualified candidates, who read them as hard gates. Scope clarity
- No pay range published. Candidates cannot tell whether applying is worth their time. Pay transparency
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This is a remote position.
About Support Tech LLC
Support Tech LLC is your nationwide partner for on-site IT solutions, providing crucial "smart hands" for remote support, tech deployments, and flexible IT staffing to ensure operational continuity for multi-site businesses. We're dedicated to being the boots on the ground, solving real-world problems and making a tangible impact by executing efficiently within agreed-upon SLAs.
What You'll Do
• Implement, maintain, and optimize security controls and solutions across our Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments, including identity, data, network, and endpoint protection.
• Monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents and threats using Microsoft security tools like Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender suite (XDR, for Cloud, for O365, for Endpoint).
• Contribute to the design and evolution of our cybersecurity strategy and architecture, ensuring alignment with Zero Trust principles and industry best practices.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, manage remediation efforts, and assist in ensuring compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with IT operations and other teams to integrate security throughout the IT lifecycle, providing expertise and driving continuous security posture improvements.
Requirements
What We're Looking For
• Must be a US-based candidate.
• Demonstrable expertise in Microsoft Azure security services and Microsoft 365 security features, coupled with 3-5 years of experience in IT security, specifically focusing on cloud security.
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Required Certification/s:
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)
• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks (NIST, MITRE ATT&CK), and Zero Trust methodologies, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in security operations center (SOC) functions, including incident response, threat detection, and analysis, along with the ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Experience with U.S.-based clients and a familiarity with IT service management processes and tooling are highly valued.
Benefits
What We Offer
• 3-month contract role with possibility for extensions.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Projected start date: September - November 2025.
• Competitive compensation.
• Supportive remote environment.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge Microsoft security technologies.
• Be a critical part of a team dedicated to enhancing enterprise security.
Originally posted on Himalayas
About Support Tech LLC
Support Tech LLC is your nationwide partner for on-site IT solutions, providing crucial "smart hands" for remote support, tech deployments, and flexible IT staffing to ensure operational continuity for multi-site businesses. We're dedicated to being the boots on the ground, solving real-world problems and making a tangible impact by executing efficiently within agreed-upon SLAs.
What You'll Do
• Implement, maintain, and optimize security controls and solutions across our Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments, including identity, data, network, and endpoint protection.
• Monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents and threats using Microsoft security tools like Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender suite (XDR, for Cloud, for O365, for Endpoint).
• Contribute to the design and evolution of our cybersecurity strategy and architecture, ensuring alignment with Zero Trust principles and industry best practices.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, manage remediation efforts, and assist in ensuring compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with IT operations and other teams to integrate security throughout the IT lifecycle, providing expertise and driving continuous security posture improvements.
Requirements
What We're Looking For
• Must be a US-based candidate.
• Demonstrable expertise in Microsoft Azure security services and Microsoft 365 security features, coupled with 3-5 years of experience in IT security, specifically focusing on cloud security.
•
Required Certification/s:
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)
• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks (NIST, MITRE ATT&CK), and Zero Trust methodologies, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in security operations center (SOC) functions, including incident response, threat detection, and analysis, along with the ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Experience with U.S.-based clients and a familiarity with IT service management processes and tooling are highly valued.
Benefits
What We Offer
• 3-month contract role with possibility for extensions.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Projected start date: September - November 2025.
• Competitive compensation.
• Supportive remote environment.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge Microsoft security technologies.
• Be a critical part of a team dedicated to enhancing enterprise security.
Originally posted on Himalayas