Microsoft 365 Security & IT Specialist | Contractual

Valorega Talentedge; Sector 10; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Part time

Job summary

Valorega Talentedge is seeking an experienced Microsoft 365 Security & IT Specialist for a contractual engagement in Noida. The role requires hands-on implementation, configuration, and ongoing security of the Microsoft 365 environment, with emphasis on Business Premium, Entra ID, MFA, and Defender suites.

You will lead security hardening, device management via Intune, and ISO 27001 readiness activities, including controls and documentation, while collaborating with our IT team on secure

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong hands-on Microsoft 365 security and administration.
• Experience implementing Intune, Entra ID and Defender.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willing to work from office in Sector 90, Noida.

Responsibilities

• Assess the existing Microsoft 365 and IT environment.
• Configure and harden Microsoft 365 Business Premium.
• Implement Entra ID, MFA and Conditional Access.
• Set up Intune for centralized Windows device management.
• Configure Defender for Business and Defender for Office 365.
• Implement appropriate Microsoft Purview controls.
• Configure BitLocker, security baselines, patching and device compliance.
• Establish secure user onboarding/offboarding and access controls.
• Review firewall, backup and endpoint security.
• Set up IT/security documentation and asset inventory.
• Monitor Microsoft 365, Defender and Intune.
• Perform regular security, patch, vulnerability, backup and access reviews.
• Troubleshoot Microsoft 365 and endpoint issues.
• Maintain IT/security documentation and configurations.
• Provide monthly IT/security status reports and recommendations.
• Maintain technical configurations and documentation required for ISO 27001.
• Provide technical evidence to the separate ISO 27001 consultant when required.
• Implement technical remediation identified through ISO assessments/audits.

Skills

M365 Admin

Entra ID

Intune

Defender for Business

Defender for Office 365

Microsoft Purview

Endpoint Security

MFA

BitLocker

Security Hardening

Networking / Firewalls

Backup & Recovery

Education

Bachelor's in IT/CS/Cybersecurity

Job description

Microsoft 365 Security & IT Specialist | Contractual

Location: Sector 90, Noida
Work Mode: Work from Office
Employment Type: Contractual
Experience: 5-10 Years
Shift: General / Business Hours

About the Role

We are a professional services company looking for an experienced Microsoft 365 Security & IT Specialist to implement, secure and maintain our IT environment.

We are standardizing on Microsoft 365 Business Premium as our core IT and security platform and are preparing for ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification.

This is a hands-on implementation role. The candidate should be able to personally implement, configure, secure and maintain the technology environment rather than only provide recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the existing Microsoft 365 and IT environment.
• Configure and harden Microsoft 365 Business Premium.
• Implement Entra ID, MFA and Conditional Access.
• Set up Intune for centralized Windows device management.
• Configure Defender for Business and Defender for Office 365.
• Implement appropriate Microsoft Purview controls.
• Configure BitLocker, security baselines, patching and device compliance.
• Establish secure user onboarding/offboarding and access controls.
• Review firewall, backup and endpoint security.
• Set up IT/security documentation and asset inventory.
• Monitor Microsoft 365, Defender and Intune.
• Perform regular security, patch, vulnerability, backup and access reviews.
• Troubleshoot Microsoft 365 and endpoint issues.
• Maintain IT/security documentation and configurations.
• Provide monthly IT/security status reports and recommendations.
• Maintain technical configurations and documentation required for ISO 27001.
• Provide technical evidence to the separate ISO 27001 consultant when required.
• Implement technical remediation identified through ISO assessments/audits.

Required Experience

Strong hands-on experience with:

• Microsoft 365 Administration
• Microsoft 365 Business Premium
• Entra ID / Conditional Access
• Microsoft Intune
• Microsoft Defender for Business
• Defender for Office 365
• Microsoft Purview
• Windows Endpoint Security
• MFA / BitLocker
• Microsoft 365 Security Hardening
• Networking / Firewalls
• Backup and Recovery

ISO 27001 experience is a plus, but this is NOT an ISO consultant role.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong hands-on Microsoft 365 security and administration experience.
• Proven experience implementing Intune, Entra ID and Defender.
• Strong knowledge of endpoint security and identity/access management.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be comfortable working from office in Sector 90, Noida.
• Must be available for a contractual engagement.