Microsoft 365 Security & Incident Response Administrator

Jobtailor; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Minneapolis seeks an IT security specialist to defend endpoints and email infrastructure, implement robust access controls, and coordinate incident response across IT teams.

The role emphasizes Microsoft 365 security, Mimecast/Proofpoint email security, IAM, and SIEM monitoring, with collaboration across Desktop Support and Systems Administration to deliver secure technology solutions in a professional services environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of IT security or systems administration experience.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 security administration.
• Experience with Mimecast, Proofpoint, or similar email security platform.
• Experience with Intune, or comparable endpoint management tools.
• Strong understanding of identity and access management.
• Experience investigating and responding to security incidents.
• Experience with IDR/MDR and SIEM platforms (Preferred).
• Experience with modern firewall technologies (Preferred).
• PowerShell scripting and automation (Preferred).
• Experience in a legal or professional services environment (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Administer Microsoft 365 security including Conditional Access, identity protection, Defender, and access controls.
• Administer email policies including phishing protection, spam filtering, and related email security controls.
• Manage endpoint security using Intune, Defender, and browser security policies including extension governance.
• Monitor security events using SIEM and other security platforms; investigate and respond to incidents.
• Support firewall and network security platforms in coordination with senior IT staff.
• Implement and maintain security policies, documentation, and compliance-related procedures.
• Evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies, services, and best practices to improve the firm's security posture.
• Participate in proof-of-concept testing, security assessments, and implementation planning.
• Assist in developing technology roadmaps and security standards with IT leadership.
• Partner with Desktop Support and Systems Administration teams to design, implement, and maintain secure technology solutions.
• Collaborate on vulnerability remediation, endpoint hardening, identity and access management, and security configuration standards.
• Share knowledge and technical guidance with IT staff on security best practices and emerging threats.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to ensure security requirements are incorporated into new initiatives.

Skills

Microsoft 365 Security Administration

Endpoint Management (Intune)

Incident Investigation & Response

Identity and Access Management

SIEM Platform Experience

Email Security (Mimecast/Proofpoint)

PowerShell Scripting

Firewall Technologies

Tools

Intune

Defender

Mimecast

Proofpoint

SIEM Platforms

Firewall Technologies

Job description

Jobtailor in Minneapolis seeks an IT security specialist to defend endpoints and email infrastructure, implement robust access controls, and coordinate incident response across IT teams.

The role emphasizes Microsoft 365 security, Mimecast/Proofpoint email security, IAM, and SIEM monitoring, with collaboration across Desktop Support and Systems Administration to deliver secure technology solutions in a professional services environment.