Microsoft Security & Modern Work Engineer

** This is an opportunity to join our team of top-notch modern work engineers working closely together on interesting projects for our clients. This position is fully remote (indefinitely). ** 

Emergent Software is looking for a Microsoft Security & Modern Work Engineer who is a smart, passionate, and curious problem solver with demonstrated expertise using Microsoft’s Defender Security suite and other security products to solve business problems. In addition to security expertise, a qualified candidate is capable of assisting clients with other Microsoft’s Modern Workplace products such as M365, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Entra, and Intune on an as-needed basis. This 100% remote position is for self-starters with good communication skills, work ethic, and the ability to participate and lead projects using the Microsoft 365 Modern Work stack. 

Highlights & Benefits of Working at Emergent Software 

• Work closely with other talented engineers and team members. Our vetting process means you can count on your team members to know what they are talking about. 

• Work from home or work remotely from anywhere you want 

• Flexible work schedule meaning you can work regular hours or whenever you work best 

• Work-life balance is essential and highly valued at Emergent Software. If you choose to work more than 40 hours, you’ll be compensated for the extra work! 

• Work on interesting projects solving complex business problems with custom software. 

• 100 hours per year to focus on your professional development. We invest in your growth! 

• Profit sharing bonus means as we’re successful, you’re successful 

• Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, FSA, disability, life insurance, and paid parental leave 

Typical Tech Stack 

• Microsoft 365 Defender suite 

• Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange) 

• Entra ID 

• Microsoft Intune 

• Microsoft Sentinel 

• Microsoft Information Protection (Purview) 

• Data Loss Prevention (DLP) 

• PowerShell 

• Microsoft 365 Copilot & Copilot Studio 

• Power Automate 

• Migration Tools (BitTitan, ShareGate, AvePoint, Quest) 

Microsoft Security & Modern Work Engineer Primary Duties 

• Client Needs Analysis: Collaborate closely with clients to understand their business requirements, translating these into secure, productive Microsoft 365 solutions. Plan and execute implementations tailored to enhance collaboration and security. 

• Security Solutions Design: Develop and deploy advanced security measures using Microsoft 365 Defender, focusing on endpoints, identity, cloud apps, and Office 365 environments to safeguard client data. 

• Vulnerability Assessments and Incident Response: Perform detailed security assessments to detect vulnerabilities, devise remediation strategies, and respond promptly to security breaches to minimize …