
Sr Microsoft Ecosystem Cyber Security Engineer
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Job overview
The Sr Microsoft Ecosystem Cyber Security Engineer designs, implements, and troubleshoots security controls across Microsoft cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments. The role integrates security tools, supports incident response and compliance activities, and leads enterprise deployments while mentoring engineers. It is a contract-to-hire position described as fully remote, with an hourly pay range of $50.00–$60.00.
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Description
Primary 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 Microsofts 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 Microsofts evolving security landscape and align technical and process improvement recommendations with organizational goals
Skills
purview, dspm, azure, intune, defender, cybersecurity, Incident response, Vulnerability assessment
Top Skills Details
purview,dspm,azure,intune,defender,cybersecurity
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Preferred: · 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.
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesapeake, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesapeake, VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,775 open Cybersecurity Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$50–60/hr
- US median$57–67/hr31 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $55/hr, is 13% below the US median midpoint ($64/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Cybersecurity Engineer hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 198 open Cybersecurity Engineer jobs in Virginia and 1,775 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Virginia
- Deloitte20 open
- Serco18 open
- CACI International11 open
- Experience
- Cybersecurity Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (1,643 postings).
- Education
- 566 of the 1,775 open Cybersecurity Engineer jobs (32%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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