Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance Specialist

The Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance Specialist will administer Microsoft 365 E5/G5 security and compliance capabilities, including data protection and cloud security controls.

Manage identity protection and cloud security policies in Microsoft 365 GCC.
• Configure Microsoft Purview DLP rules and investigate sensitive-data exposure alerts.
• Manage Microsoft Defender policies, detections, and secure endpoint/cloud configurations.
• Monitor compliance alerts and tune controls with cybersecurity operations.

• 5 years administering Microsoft 365 E5/G5 security and compliance workloads.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview DLP, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud Apps, and Entra ID security controls.
• Experience implementing and managing security policies in cloud environments.
• Security+ certification.
• Ability to perform overlapping cybersecurity functions in federal IT compliance environments (FISMA, FedRAMP, Zero Trust).

• Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Security Operations Analyst, or Microsoft 365 Security Administrator certification.

• U.S. citizenship is required for personnel assigned to this contract.
• A role-appropriate, favorably adjudicated background investigation is required before work begins unless the Contracting Officer approves otherwise in writing; most roles require Tier 2.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

• Possess the ability to fulfill any and all office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer entry, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifteen (15) pounds.
• May require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding).

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May work prolonged or irregular hours.
• Frequent local travel; occasional statewide or out-of-state travel.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Exposure to general office conditions while conducting office duties.

Working at Edgewater Federal Solutions:

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services, and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Companies since 2018.

Edgewater Federal Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and continues to be our policy to provide equal employment to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status and/or other status protected by applicable law.