<p>Robert Half is hiring a Security Framework Engineer will lead the ground-up deployment of Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Purview technologies, ensuring all implementations meet current industry standards and regulatory requirements.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead the end-to-end design, configuration, and deployment of the 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, with a focus on Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Sensitivity Labels for Protected Health Information (PHI)</li><li>Architect and implement a cohesive security framework using Microsoft technologies, ensuring full integration and interoperability for improved protection, compliance, and operational visibility.</li><li>Serve as the primary technical authority on security controls, data governance, incident response, and regulatory alignment as they pertain to Microsoft platform solutions.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, GRC, and compliance teams to define requirements and translate them into effective security solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem.</li><li>Conduct internal assessments, document best practices, and develop rollout and maintenance strategies to ensure ongoing system integrity and compliance.</li><li>Stay current with evolving cybersecurity threats, Microsoft security solution releases, and industry best practices to ensure frameworks remain robust and effective.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Cybersecurity Analyst</strong></p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Cybersecurity Analyst</strong> to strengthen our security posture and protect sensitive systems. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys investigating threats, analyzing vulnerabilities, and supporting incident response. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a security-first mindset, and foundational security experience with room to grow into senior roles.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor SIEM alerts, logs, and security dashboards for potential threats</li><li>Investigate suspicious behavior, malware activity, and endpoint security incidents</li><li>Perform vulnerability scans and track remediation efforts with IT teams</li><li>Support endpoint security tools including EDR platforms, antivirus, and application control</li><li>Assist in incident response activities including containment, analysis, and documentation</li><li>Review firewall rules, access permissions, and authentication logs for anomalies</li><li>Assist with compliance efforts including audits, risk assessments, and policy documentation</li><li>Help build and maintain security playbooks, SOPs, and incident response guides</li><li>Participate in phishing simulations, user awareness training, and security education initiatives</li><li>Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to implement security best practices</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 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>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>This role is responsible for optimizing an existing customer‑facing portal with a strong emphasis on SQL performance, backend development, and API integrations. The developer will work hands‑on with databases and application logic, supporting enhancements, improvements, and ongoing maintenance in a fast‑paced, stakeholder‑driven environment.</p><p><strong>Project Description / Job Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Optimize and enhance an existing web portal to improve performance, reliability, and usability</li><li>Analyze, refactor, and clean complex SQL queries to improve database efficiency and data integrity</li><li>Develop, integrate, and maintain APIs to support application functionality and data exchange</li><li>Perform hands‑on PHP and Laravel development to support backend services and business logic</li><li>Collaborate with front‑end and back‑end components to ensure seamless system integration</li><li>Support ongoing enhancements, bug fixes, and performance tuning across the application stack</li><li>Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions</li><li>Adapt quickly to changing priorities and evolving project needs</li></ul><p><br></p>