Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Specialist

Eliassen Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting company is seeking a Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Specialist to implement data protection strategies across the M365 ecosystem. The role involves managing DLP policies and ensuring secure collaboration. The position offers a competitive W2 hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with company matching

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience creating and managing Microsoft 365 DLP policies.
• Strong background in implementing data protection strategies across M365.

Responsibilities

• Configure and manage DLP policies for Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Protect sensitive communications within and outside the organization.

Skills

Data Loss Prevention

Data Protection Strategies

Sensitivity Labeling

Records Management

Education

Microsoft Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate certification

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint Online

OneDrive

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Specialist

Anywhere

Type : Contract

Category : Security

Industry : Retail

Workplace Type : Remote

Reference ID : JN -042025-101587

Date Posted : 05 / 08 / 2025

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Description :

As a Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Specialist, you will implement a robust data protection strategy across Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and the broader M365 ecosystem. This role focuses on Data Loss Prevention (DLP), information governance (Data Labels, Data Retention Policies), and ensuring secure collaboration both internally and externally.

Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate : $45 - $55 / hr. w2

Responsibilities :

Configure and manage DLP policies for Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, and OneDrive.

Protect sensitive communications within and outside the organization, including source code and confidential files.

Implement DLP rules based on sensitive information types, trainable classifiers, and labeled content.

Manage sensitivity labels in SharePoint / OneDrive, including default labels and auto-labeling capabilities.

Develop and implement label policies for files, email, groups, and sites.

Drive label recommendations and enforce best practices across the organization.

Configure retention policies, labels, and default retention settings.

Oversee records management workflows, including item classification as records and disposition reviews.

Develop customer training material including written guides and tip sheets as well as educational materials for Enterprise Service Desk.

Experience Requirements :

Proven experience creating and managing Microsoft 365 Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies.

Strong background in implementing data protection strategies and solutions across M365.

Familiarity with SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Teams configuration for external sharing, sensitivity labeling, and records management.

Experience utilizing Microsoft suite of applications including Purview.

Proficiency in configuring and maintaining sensitivity labels, label policies, and auto-labeling.

Understanding of insider risk management and alert configuration for anomalous user behavior.

Knowledge of retention labels, retention policies, and disposal / archiving processes.

Education Requirements :

Certifications / Licenses : Microsoft Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate certification preferred

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits : medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state / locality.

Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact [emailprotected] .

About Eliassen Group :

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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