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1 result for Systems Security Administrator in Salt Lake City, UT
- Sandy, UT
- remote
- Temporary / Contract
- 62 - 67 USD / Hourly
- <p>Our client is looking for an experienced Microsoft Security Engineer to strengthen and enhance a Microsoft-centric security environment in Utah. This long-term contract position is ideal for an individual who can secure cloud and identity platforms, guide governance and compliance efforts, and provide practical risk insight to both technical teams and business leaders. The role focuses on protecting Azure and Microsoft 365 ecosystems, improving endpoint and network security, and helping the organization stay ahead of evolving threats, including risks related to AI-enabled tools.</p><p><br></p><p>This person will be responsible for </p><ul><li>Managing outcomes from audits and testing</li><li>Tracking critical findings</li><li>Driving remediation efforts</li><li>Holding teams accountable for closure</li><li>Monitoring findings</li><li>Coordinating corrective actions</li><li>Communicating status updates</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Other Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Lead the design and enhancement of security controls across Azure and Microsoft 365 environments, with a strong focus on the Microsoft Defender suite and tenant-wide protection strategies.</p><p>• Build and refine cloud security architecture for Azure workloads by applying native controls, policy standards, secure landing zone practices, and protections for platform and software services.</p><p>• Strengthen identity security through Entra ID administration, Conditional Access design, Privileged Identity Management, and Zero Trust principles across hybrid and multi-tenant environments.</p><p>• Assess and improve governance, compliance, and audit readiness by supporting control reviews, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives using frameworks such as ISO 27001 and Microsoft Purview.</p><p>• Evaluate and optimize network security measures, including segmentation strategy, firewall configurations, private connectivity, DDoS safeguards, and traffic analysis across cloud tenants.</p><p>• Translate technical security findings into clear risk updates, posture reports, and audit summaries for executives, project stakeholders, and operational teams.</p><p>• Advance endpoint protection by enforcing secure device baselines, compliance policies, attack surface reduction measures, and application control across managed systems.</p><p>• Support the security approach for Microsoft Copilot and other AI-related technologies by identifying exposure points and recommending appropriate safeguards.</p><p>• Contribute to incident response, threat hunting, and security monitoring efforts by using Microsoft Sentinel, threat intelligence sources, and forensic review techniques in Windows and Azure environments.</p><p>• Review and improve security automation through scripting and infrastructure-as-code practices, including PowerShell, KQL, Logic Apps, and cloud deployment templates where appropriate.</p>
- 2026-07-08T00:00:00Z