Advanced Security Analyst Microsoft Security Local

Title: Advanced Security Analyst (Microsoft 365 Security)

Location: Tallahassee, FL (100% Onsite) Need Local only

Duration: 6+ Months

MOI: Skype

Need LinkedIn and Domain Exp (8-10 Years Profile)

Position Overview

is seeking an experienced Advanced Security Analyst to join its Information Security Governance team. This position is responsible for securing and managing the agency's Microsoft 365 environment, implementing enterprise endpoint security solutions, enforcing data protection policies, and ensuring compliance with state and FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) security standards.

The selected consultant will work closely with infrastructure, security, and desktop support teams to implement Microsoft security technologies, strengthen endpoint protection, improve governance, and provide technical leadership while transferring knowledge to agency personnel.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

Configure, administer, and maintain Microsoft 365 security technologies.

Implement and manage endpoint security using Microsoft Intune across:

o Windows

o macOS

o iOS

o iPadOS

o Android

Package, deploy, and maintain:

o Win32 applications

o Line-of-Business (LOB) applications

o Microsoft Store applications

Configure and manage Windows Update for Business, deployment rings, feature updates, and update policies.

Design and implement Microsoft Purview Information Protection solutions, including:

o Sensitivity Labels

o Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

o Information Protection policies

Configure and maintain:

o Trainable Classifiers

o Exact Data Match (EDM)

o Sensitive Information Types

Evaluate Microsoft 365 licensing (E3, E5, Business Premium) and recommend secure licensing strategies.

Develop and maintain:

o Security baselines

o Device compliance policies

o Endpoint security standards

o Configuration policies

Manage BitLocker encryption policies and endpoint protection.

Perform software inventory analysis and vulnerability assessments.

Coordinate remediation of identified security risks.

Research and evaluate emerging Microsoft security technologies and recommend implementation strategies.

Create technical documentation, implementation guides, operational procedures, and security standards.

Provide technical mentoring and knowledge transfer to FDLE staff.

Support scheduled implementations, upgrades, maintenance windows, and occasional after-hours activities.

Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, security, and business teams to maintain secure enterprise operations.

Required Qualifications

Candidates should possess:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

Minimum 5 years of enterprise IT and Information Security experience.

Strong hands-on experience administering:

o Microsoft 365

o Microsoft Intune

o Microsoft Purview

o BitLocker

o Microsoft Endpoint Management

Experience managing enterprise endpoint security across multiple operating systems.

Experience administering Microsoft desktop environments and Office 365 security services.

Knowledge of enterprise security architecture and systems integration.

Strong understanding of endpoint compliance and device management.

Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune)

Microsoft Purview Information Protection

Microsoft Defender Suite

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft Defender for Office 365

Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

Windows Update for Business

Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Endpoint security policy development

Software packaging and deployment

Software vulnerability management

Enterprise security governance

Security compliance programs

Government or law enforcement environments

FBI CJIS security standards

Microsoft Security Certifications (MS-102, SC-300, SC-400, SC-900, or equivalent)

Technical Skills

Microsoft 365 Administration

Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

BitLocker Administration

Windows Endpoint Management

Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Endpoint Compliance

Security Policy Development

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Information Protection

Windows Update for Business

Application Packaging

Win32 Applications

Microsoft Licensing (E3/E5)

Enterprise Security Administration

Vulnerability Management

Technical Documentation

Knowledge Transfer

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Strong organizational and documentation skills

Excellent collaboration with technical and business teams

Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Commitment to maintaining security best practices

Strong customer service mindset