Senior M365 & Azure Security Leader

RSM US LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 101,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Flexible schedule

Total rewards package

Job summary

RSM US LLP is seeking a highly skilled Supervisor with a strong background in Microsoft 365 Security, Identity, and Compliance to join our team in Chicago. The role focuses on securing Microsoft 365 environments, implementing Windows Hello for Business with Intune and Entra Connect, and leveraging Microsoft Purview and Defender Suite to protect data and meet regulatory requirements.

The candidate will guide clients on security best practices, conduct workshops, and engage in CIS Benchmark

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Microsoft 365 Security, Identity, and Compliance.
• Proven expertise in Windows Hello for Business deployments with Intune and Entra Connect.
• Strong skills in Conditional Access, MFA, and the Microsoft Defender Suite.
• Hands‑on experience with AIP, DLP, Sensitivity Labels, and Insider Risk Management in Microsoft Purview.
• Familiarity with CIS Benchmarks and secure configuration practices.
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex security and compliance concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Relevant Microsoft Security certifications (SC‑100, SC‑200, SC‑300, and SC‑401) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Microsoft 365 Administration: Oversee and secure Microsoft 365 environments, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and other M365 services, ensuring operational excellence and compliance.
• Identity & Access Security: Design, configure, and manage Windows Hello for Business deployments using Intune and Entra Connect to deliver secure authentication experiences.
• Microsoft Purview Data Protection: Configure and manage Azure Information Protection (AIP), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Sensitivity Labels, and Information Governance policies to classify, label, and protect sensitive data.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Deploy and maintain Microsoft Purview features such as Insider Risk Management, Communication Compliance, and Audit to meet organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Microsoft Defender Suite: Configure and optimize Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Defender for Endpoint, and Defender for Cloud Apps for comprehensive threat detection and protection.
• CIS Benchmark Deployment: Apply CIS Benchmarks to Microsoft 365 and Windows environments to align with industry security standards.
• Conditional Access & Zero Trust: Design, implement, and troubleshoot Conditional Access policies, compliant device enforcement, and Zero Trust access models.
• Client Consultation & Training: Act as a subject matter expert, advising clients on Microsoft 365 security best practices, delivering workshops, and addressing security and compliance queries.

Skills

Microsoft 365 Security

Identity & Access Security

Microsoft Defender Suite

Conditional Access

MFA

CIS Benchmarks

Communication skills

Security certifications (SC-100/SC-200

Job description

RSM US LLP is seeking a highly skilled Supervisor with a strong background in Microsoft 365 Security, Identity, and Compliance to join our team in Chicago. The role focuses on securing Microsoft 365 environments, implementing Windows Hello for Business with Intune and Entra Connect, and leveraging Microsoft Purview and Defender Suite to protect data and meet regulatory requirements.

The candidate will guide clients on security best practices, conduct workshops, and engage in CIS Benchmark