M365 Security Engineer Associate (Hybrid)

RSM US LLP; Iowa City (IA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Total rewards package

Job summary

RSM US LLP seeks an Associate to design, deploy and advise on Microsoft 365 security solutions for clients, spanning Defender XDR, Entra ID, Intune and Purview in hybrid and cloud environments.

The role emphasizes ownership, problem solving, and clear communication with both technical and executive audiences, with travel to client sites as needed. RSM offers a hybrid workstyle and a comprehensive total rewards package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on IT or security experience, ideally in Microsoft environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, configure and deploy Microsoft 365 security solutions across Defender XDR, Entra ID, Intune and Microsoft Purview.
• Design and implement Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management, MFA and identity protection policies.
• Build Purview data protection controls, including sensitivity labels, DLP, retention and insider risk policies.
• Support hybrid scenarios such as Entra Connect / Cloud Sync, on-premises Active Directory, Group Policy and hybrid Exchange.
• Run current-state assessments and produce findings, recommendations and roadmaps.
• Automate configuration and reporting with PowerShell and Microsoft Graph.
• Lead working sessions and workshops with client IT and security stakeholders.
• Explain how M365 controls map to security frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Benchmarks, ISO 27001.
• Present recommendations and trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Write polished deliverables: design documents, runbooks, status updates and executive summaries.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology, cybersecurity, computer science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Defender XDR

Entra ID

Intune

Microsoft Purview

Job description

RSM US LLP seeks an Associate to design, deploy and advise on Microsoft 365 security solutions for clients, spanning Defender XDR, Entra ID, Intune and Purview in hybrid and cloud environments.

The role emphasizes ownership, problem solving, and clear communication with both technical and executive audiences, with travel to client sites as needed. RSM offers a hybrid workstyle and a comprehensive total rewards package.