Security Systems Engineer - Cloud & Identity Security Lead

Palmetto Technology Group (PTG); Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k match

Unlimited vacation

Paid sick time

Holiday time

Education reimbursement

Learning & development

Volunteer time

Job summary

Courser seeks a proactive Security Systems Engineer to lead Microsoft 365 security operations and cloud security engineering. This hybrid role focuses on 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, IAM, and vulnerability management across internal and customer-facing environments.

Bridging systems administration and security engineering, you’ll influence security-by-design, incident response, and governance while collaborating with a national team to deliver secure, reliable services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in information security, CS, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in systems administration and security engineering.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure (AVD focus optional), and network security.
• Familiarity with NIST, CIS, or SOC 2 frameworks.
• Strong communication skills bridging technical requirements with business needs.
• Preferred certifications: AZ-104, AZ-500, SC-300, and/or Security+.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure & Systems Administration: Manage Microsoft 365 tenants (Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams) and Azure Virtual Desktop deployments.
• Security Engineering & Response: Embed security-by-design across firewalls, VPNs, and cloud environments; manage IAM/MFA and incident response.
• Governance & Support: Support SOC 2/HIPAA/NIST compliance; serve as SME and tier-3 escalation point.

Skills

Security engineering

Cloud security

Strong communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security or Computer Science or related field

5+ years in systems administration & security engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

Entra ID

Intune

AVD

Job description

Courser seeks a proactive Security Systems Engineer to lead Microsoft 365 security operations and cloud security engineering. This hybrid role focuses on 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, IAM, and vulnerability management across internal and customer-facing environments.

Bridging systems administration and security engineering, you’ll influence security-by-design, incident response, and governance while collaborating with a national team to deliver secure, reliable services.