Remote MS Security Engineer | Identity & Cloud Defender

Socket.dev; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Edgewater Federal Solutions in Frederick, MD is seeking a Microsoft Security Engineer to administer and monitor Microsoft security technologies across Microsoft 365, Azure, and Entra ID in hybrid environments. The role supports identity security, vulnerability remediation, incident response, and governance under the Director of IT, with on-site work as needed.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in cybersecurity, hands-on experience with Microsoft security tools, and strong scripting and

Qualifications

• : Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Cybersecurity/IT/CS
• : 3+ years in cybersecurity or security operations
• : Hands-on with security controls in Microsoft 365/Azure/Entra ID
• : Experience investigating alerts in Defender/Sentinel
• : Knowledge of Conditional Access and MFA concepts
• : Familiarity with vulnerability management, incident response, and cloud security
• : Proficiency with PowerShell and Kusto Query Language
• : Ability to document work and manage multiple priorities
• : Strong analytical and collaborative skills

Responsibilities

• Administer Microsoft Entra ID security controls
• Support Conditional Access and MFA deployments
• Manage Defender for Endpoint/O365/Identity
• Monitor and respond to security alerts using Defender and Sentinel
• Coordinate vulnerability remediation activities
• Assist with security governance, policies, and documentation
• Develop runbooks and incident response procedures
• Automate repetitive tasks using PowerShell/Logic Apps

Skills

Microsoft Entra ID Security

PowerShell

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

Identity Security

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

Cloud Security

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity / IT / CS

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft Defender for Office 365

Microsoft Defender for Identity

Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Edgewater Federal Solutions in Frederick, MD is seeking a Microsoft Security Engineer to administer and monitor Microsoft security technologies across Microsoft 365, Azure, and Entra ID in hybrid environments. The role supports identity security, vulnerability remediation, incident response, and governance under the Director of IT, with on-site work as needed.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in cybersecurity, hands-on experience with Microsoft security tools, and strong scripting and