MS 365 Security & Endpoint Lead

MERCHANT & GOULD PC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus plan

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Merchant & Gould is seeking an IT Security Administrator to strengthen the firm’s security posture across Microsoft 365, email security platforms, endpoints, and related systems. The role collaborates with IT leadership, provides guidance, and helps plan and implement security initiatives aligned with firm goals.

We require 3–5 years in IT security or systems administration and hands-on Microsoft 365 security experience.

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.

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

IT security

Microsoft 365 security

IAM (identity and access management)

Security incident response

Email security awareness

Security policy implementation

Tools

Mimecast

Proofpoint

Intune

Microsoft 365 Defender

Job description

Merchant & Gould is seeking an IT Security Administrator to strengthen the firm’s security posture across Microsoft 365, email security platforms, endpoints, and related systems. The role collaborates with IT leadership, provides guidance, and helps plan and implement security initiatives aligned with firm goals.

We require 3–5 years in IT security or systems administration and hands-on Microsoft 365 security experience.