<p>We are seeking a highly experienced <strong>Microsoft Security Framework Engineer</strong> to lead the full activation and optimization of the Microsoft Security stack within our Microsoft 365 E5 environment. This is a critical contract role focused on designing, configuring, and deploying a comprehensive security framework to protect endpoints, identities, cloud applications, email, and sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI).</p><p>The successful candidate will serve as the subject matter expert responsible for implementing Microsoft Defender and Purview capabilities from the ground up, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the end-to-end design, configuration, and deployment of the full Microsoft Security stack, including:</li><li>Microsoft Defender for Endpoint</li><li>Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 2</li><li>Microsoft Defender for Identity</li><li>Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps</li><li>Entra ID Protection</li><li>Microsoft Purview (Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Sensitivity Labels for PHI)</li><li>Architect and implement a cohesive Microsoft security framework that integrates all components for maximum protection and visibility</li><li>Configure advanced threat protection, automated investigation and response (AIR), attack surface reduction rules, and device control policies</li><li>Design and deploy Purview DLP policies and sensitivity labeling strategies tailored for PHI protection and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, etc.)</li><li>Implement Entra ID Protection policies, Conditional Access, and identity threat detection capabilities</li><li>Conduct security assessments, gap analysis, and provide recommendations to strengthen the overall security posture</li><li>Collaborate with internal IT, security, and compliance teams to ensure successful adoption and operational handover</li><li>Develop documentation, runbooks, and knowledge transfer materials for ongoing management and maintenance</li><li>Provide expert guidance on Microsoft 365 E5 security licensing, features, and roadmap</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a highly experienced <strong>Microsoft Security Framework Engineer</strong> to lead the full activation and optimization of the Microsoft Security stack within our Microsoft 365 E5 environment. This is a critical contract role focused on designing, configuring, and deploying a comprehensive security framework to protect endpoints, identities, cloud applications, email, and sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI).</p><p>The successful candidate will serve as the subject matter expert responsible for implementing Microsoft Defender and Purview capabilities from the ground up, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the end-to-end design, configuration, and deployment of the full Microsoft Security stack, including:</li><li>Microsoft Defender for Endpoint</li><li>Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 2</li><li>Microsoft Defender for Identity</li><li>Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps</li><li>Entra ID Protection</li><li>Microsoft Purview (Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Sensitivity Labels for PHI)</li><li>Architect and implement a cohesive Microsoft security framework that integrates all components for maximum protection and visibility</li><li>Configure advanced threat protection, automated investigation and response (AIR), attack surface reduction rules, and device control policies</li><li>Design and deploy Purview DLP policies and sensitivity labeling strategies tailored for PHI protection and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, etc.)</li><li>Implement Entra ID Protection policies, Conditional Access, and identity threat detection capabilities</li><li>Conduct security assessments, gap analysis, and provide recommendations to strengthen the overall security posture</li><li>Collaborate with internal IT, security, and compliance teams to ensure successful adoption and operational handover</li><li>Develop documentation, runbooks, and knowledge transfer materials for ongoing management and maintenance</li><li>Provide expert guidance on Microsoft 365 E5 security licensing, features, and roadmap</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled <strong>Microsoft Sentinel Engineer</strong> to design, build, and operationalize a Microsoft Sentinel Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and SOAR solution from the ground up. This contract role is critical for establishing a modern, centralized security operations platform that ingests data from multiple sources, detects threats using advanced analytics, automates response through playbooks, and delivers actionable insights to leadership.</p><p>The successful candidate will serve as the lead architect and implementer, responsible for configuring data connectors, developing custom KQL analytics rules, building automation workflows, and integrating Sentinel with existing tools and processes.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Architect and deploy Microsoft Sentinel from scratch in a greenfield environment</li><li>Configure and optimize data connectors for the following sources:</li><li>Fortinet Firewall</li><li>Nutanix</li><li>Windows Servers & Endpoints</li><li>Microsoft 365 E5 Security</li><li>Veeam Backup</li><li>(Additional connectors as identified)</li><li>Develop custom KQL (Kusto Query Language) analytics rules for threat detection, anomaly detection, and hunting</li><li>Design and implement SOAR playbooks using Azure Logic Apps for automated investigation and response</li><li>Enable and tune User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)</li><li>Create executive-level workbooks and dashboards for leadership visibility and reporting</li><li>Integrate Microsoft Sentinel with the existing ticketing system for automated incident creation and orchestration</li><li>Establish ingestion cost controls, data retention policies, and optimization strategies</li><li>Develop runbooks, operational procedures, and knowledge transfer materials for the internal SOC team</li><li>Provide expert guidance on Sentinel best practices, scaling, and roadmap</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>SQL Server 2022 Security & Encryption Engineer</strong> to design and implement a comprehensive security and encryption framework for SQL Server 2022 databases containing Protected Health Information (PHI). This short-term contract role is critical for achieving strong technical safeguards and delivering auditable evidence for HIPAA compliance.</p><p>The successful candidate will deploy and harden SQL Server 2022 using industry-leading encryption, access control, auditing, and masking technologies, ensuring sensitive data is protected at rest, in transit, and in use.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Deploy and configure SQL Server 2022 with a full security and encryption stack, including:</li><li>Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)</li><li>Always Encrypted with Azure Key Vault integration</li><li>Column-Level Encryption on all PHI-containing columns</li><li>Row-Level Security (RLS)</li><li>Dynamic Data Masking (DDM)</li><li>Implement SQL Server Audit and route audit logs to Microsoft Sentinel for centralized monitoring and alerting</li><li>Enforce TLS 1.2 / 1.3 for all database connections and disable legacy protocols</li><li>Perform surface area reduction and hardening (disable unnecessary features, xp_cmdshell, etc.)</li><li>Design and implement secure key management practices using Azure Key Vault</li><li>Develop and document encryption strategies, policies, and procedures for PHI protection</li><li>Create a complete <strong>HIPAA Technical Safeguard evidence package</strong> including configuration documentation, encryption inventories, key management processes, and audit procedures</li><li>Collaborate with the Microsoft Security Framework Engineer and Microsoft Sentinel Engineer to ensure seamless integration with the broader security stack (Defender, Sentinel, Purview DLP, etc.)</li><li>Provide knowledge transfer and training to internal database and security teams</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>As a Senior Software Developer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust software solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and contribute to the technical direction of projects. Your expertise will ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and maintainable systems that align with business objectives.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the design and development of software applications, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.</li><li>Collaborate with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to gather requirements and define technical specifications.</li><li>Develop scalable and maintainable code using modern programming languages and frameworks.</li><li>Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior team members.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues, ensuring minimal downtime and impact.</li><li>Optimize application performance, scalability, and security through continuous improvement.</li><li>Contribute to the design and implementation of APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.</li><li>Stay updated on emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to enhance development practices.</li><li>Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.</li><li>Ensure proper documentation of code, processes, and technical decisions.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>DevOps Engineer</strong></p><p>We are seeking a motivated <strong>DevOps Engineer</strong> to enhance automation, streamline deployments, and support modern cloud-native infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys improving system reliability, optimizing pipelines, and enabling faster development workflows.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins</li><li>Support containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes</li><li>Manage infrastructure automation using Terraform, Helm, Ansible, or Bicep</li><li>Monitor application performance, system uptime, and deployment health</li><li>Troubleshoot build failures, pipeline issues, infrastructure drift, and deployment errors</li><li>Manage configuration management across multiple environments</li><li>Collaborate with developers and cloud engineers during releases and application migrations</li><li>Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions</li><li>Maintain documentation for deployments, pipelines, and CI/CD procedures</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a skilled <strong>Systems Engineer</strong> to support and maintain our core IT infrastructure for our client in Delray Beach. This role will be responsible for managing virtualization environments, storage systems, backup and recovery solutions, cloud-based collaboration platforms, and network/security technologies. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Administer and support <strong>VMware</strong> and overall <strong>virtualization</strong> infrastructure. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Manage enterprise <strong>storage</strong> systems to ensure performance, availability, and scalability. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Maintain and monitor <strong>Veeam</strong> backup solutions and support <strong>disaster recovery</strong> planning and testing. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Administer <strong>Office 365</strong> environment, including user support, licensing, and platform optimization. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Support and troubleshoot <strong>Cisco networking</strong> infrastructure, including switches, routers, and connectivity issues. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Manage and maintain <strong>Fortinet</strong> firewalls and network security appliances. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Monitor system performance, resolve infrastructure issues, and implement improvements for reliability and efficiency. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Participate in infrastructure projects, upgrades, migrations, and DR initiatives. Based on general knowledge.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Design, setup and install VPNs, switches, firewalls, routers and wireless networks for City-wide, vendor and police use.</p><p>Work with IT staff in the design, layout and installation of hardware and software for new networks and modifications to existing networks and analysis of departments' needs.</p><p>Follow established problem resolution procedures in resolving software problems and apply corrective service to upgrade systems.</p><p>Prepare and ensure accuracy of documentation (Procedures, troubleshooting, manuals, etc.)</p><p>Run diagnostics, monitor systems and networks and determine and anticipate possible hardware problems and repairs. Follow established problem determination procedures in performing hardware problem analysis.</p><p>Participate in resolving more difficult network problems and obtaining IT assistance when necessary.</p><p>Evaluate software and tests new software; upgrades equipment and provides training to users. Perform product evaluations and make recommendations on replacing existing solutions or for new technology.</p><p>Assist in supplying part numbers and cost estimates for computer and peripheral purchases.</p><p>Assist in the acquisition of computers and peripheral devices.</p>
<p>Design, setup and install VPNs, switches, firewalls, routers and wireless networks for City-wide, vendor and police use.</p><p>Work with IT staff in the design, layout and installation of hardware and software for new networks and modifications to existing networks and analysis of departments' needs.</p><p>Follow established problem resolution procedures in resolving software problems and apply corrective service to upgrade systems.</p><p>Prepare and ensure accuracy of documentation (Procedures, troubleshooting, manuals, etc.)</p><p>Run diagnostics, monitor systems and networks and determine and anticipate possible hardware problems and repairs. Follow established problem determination procedures in performing hardware problem analysis.</p><p>Participate in resolving more difficult network problems and obtaining IT assistance when necessary.</p><p>Evaluate software and tests new software; upgrades equipment and provides training to users. Perform product evaluations and make recommendations on replacing existing solutions or for new technology.</p><p>Assist in supplying part numbers and cost estimates for computer and peripheral purchases.</p><p>Assist in the acquisition of computers and peripheral devices.</p>
We are looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to support and strengthen a municipal technology environment in Florida. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a systems specialist who is comfortable managing core infrastructure across servers, storage, virtualization, cloud services, networking, and end-user computing. The person in this role will help maintain reliable operations, improve platform performance, and contribute to secure, well-documented IT services for a complex public-sector environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily support and administration of infrastructure platforms, including servers, storage systems, backup solutions, cloud resources, network components, and endpoint devices.<br>• Install, configure, and maintain Windows and Linux servers along with application, database, file, print, and communication systems used across the organization.<br>• Manage virtualized environments across VMware and OpenShift, performing performance tuning, maintenance, and support for both on-site and remote systems.<br>• Troubleshoot software and hardware issues by following established support procedures, running diagnostics, coordinating repairs, and escalating complex incidents when needed.<br>• Protect business continuity by administering backup operations, validating recovery processes, and supporting disaster recovery readiness for enterprise systems.<br>• Maintain accurate infrastructure records and configuration documentation covering servers, storage, switches, routers, firewalls, connections, and related assets.<br>• Support the design, deployment, and ongoing administration of VPNs, wireless networks, firewalls, routers, and switching environments for organizational and public safety use cases.<br>• Strengthen security across the infrastructure landscape by managing access controls, user environments, mobile device management, wireless access, and connected equipment.<br>• Evaluate new technologies, test software and hardware solutions, recommend upgrades or replacements, and provide guidance or training to users and team members.<br>• Participate in on-call coverage, collaborate across IT functions, and help cross-train colleagues on current and emerging infrastructure tools and practices.