Sr. Security Engineer

LeadStack; Blue Ash (OH); Remote; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing services provider, LeadStack, seeks a Senior Security Engineer for a 6-month remote position to enhance data protection within Microsoft O365 environments. This role focuses on managing security controls and engaging directly with users to ensure effective data safety. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical skills in data management and communication.

Qualifications

• Experience managing MS O365 security controls is essential.
• Ability to engage with end users for data protection solutions.
• Proactive attitude and hands-on experience are critical.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain MS O365 security controls, including DLP policies.
• Evaluate and improve data protection configurations.
• Engage with end users for aligning business needs with security controls.

Skills

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Data Classification Labels

Retention Policies

Technical Communication

Collaboration Skills

Education

Background in Microsoft 365 administration

Job description

Lead Stack Inc. is an award-winning, one of the nation's fastest-growing, certified minority-owned (MBE) staffing services provider of contingent workforce. As a recognized industry leader in contingent workforce solutions and Certified as a Great Place to Work, we're proud to partner with some of the most admired Fortune 500 brands in the world.

TITLE: Senior Security Engineer
LOCATION: Remote (preference for candidates near Cincinnati OR near a hub)
DURATION: 6 months with possible extension
GC/USC

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly technical, hands-on Security Engineer to support our enterprise data protection initiatives within MS O365. This mid- to senior-level contractor will play a key role in building and managing security controls across SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams environments. The role focuses on implementing and tuning Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Retention Policies, and Data Classification Labels.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with an administrative background in MS O365 who is transitioning into or expanding their career in security engineering. The ideal candidate will be a proactive "doer” who thrives in a collaborative environment and is comfortable engaging directly with end users to understand business needs and secure data accordingly.

Top 3 Required Skills:

• Experience managing data protection and security controls in MS O365 (SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams)
• Hands-on experience configuring Data Classification Labels, Retention Policies, and DLP rules
• Strong technical communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to gather business context and explain security solutions clearly

Additional Requirements:

• Background in Microsoft 365 administration with a desire to focus on security
• Familiarity with secure handling of large file volumes and resolving oversharing risks
• Experience implementing or tuning custom security controls within Microsoft 365 environments
• Ability to validate data use cases and work with end users to align controls with business needs

Responsibilities:

• Build, configure, and maintain MS O365 security controls, including DLP policies, Retention Labels, and Data Classification Labels
• Evaluate and tune existing configurations to improve protection of enterprise data
• Help reduce risk from overshared files, stale data, or inappropriate access across large MS O365 environments
• Engage directly with end users and business teams to gather context and guide the implementation of appropriate security controls
• Take ownership of solutions—this role is for someone who will recommend, implement, and follow through on actions
• Contribute to the security posture of the OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams environment across the organization

To know more about current opportunities at Lead Stack, please visit us at https://leadstackinc.com/careers/
Should you have any questions, feel free to call me on 415 985-0816 or send an email on [e-mail]