MSP Engineer – Azure Government, Microsoft Office 365 GCC High

November 17

🏄 California – Remote

Although this job is listed in California, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $95k - $155k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Agile IT

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Enterprise • Cybersecurity • Government

Agile IT is a company specializing in providing managed IT services and consulting for Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, focusing on security and compliance. As a long-time leader in Microsoft GCC High and Azure Government, Agile IT offers services such as cloud migrations, mergers and acquisition support, identity management, and CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) compliance consulting. They cater to government agencies, defense contractors, and large corporations, ensuring that their IT environments maintain high levels of security and meet federal compliance standards. Additionally, Agile IT provides advisory services and expert guidance on Microsoft licensing, cost management, and complex IT solutions to optimize business operations.

11 - 50 employees

🏢 Enterprise

🔒 Cybersecurity

🏛️ Government

📋 Description

• Administer and maintain a suite of Microsoft security and compliance solutions for multiple clients • Monitor security alerts and events across client environments using our SOC tools (XDR and SIEM) • Investigate incidents (phishing attempts, malware detections, suspicious logins, etc.) by analyzing logs and telemetry • Continuously tune detection rules and thresholds to improve signal-to-noise ratio • Develop automation scripts and workflows to streamline security operations tasks and ensure compliance evidence is captured • Maintain comprehensive documentation for all security operations activities • Work closely with the Customer Success Manager and compliance consultants to educate clients on security best practices • Stay current on the latest cybersecurity threats, Microsoft cloud security updates, and industry trends

🎯 Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in IT security or systems administration, preferably in a Managed Services (MSP/MSSP) or enterprise environment • Hands-on experience with Microsoft security technologies and responding to security incidents is required • Experience monitoring and protecting cloud environments (Azure, O365) is highly desired • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance ecosystem: you should have working knowledge of Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) administration, Microsoft Defender suite (for Endpoint, Office 365, etc.), Microsoft Sentinel (or another SIEM), and Intune/Endpoint Manager • Strong PowerShell scripting skills and familiarity with automation tools are important for this role • Security Knowledge: Solid grasp of fundamental cybersecurity principles (least privilege, zero trust, defense-in-depth) and threat analysis techniques • Experience following or implementing frameworks like CIS benchmarks, NIST 800-171/CMMC , or even participating in vulnerability management and incident response processes • Security certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst (SC-200), Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500), CompTIA CySA+ , or similar are advantageous • Analytical Mindset: Ability to analyze large volumes of logs and data to identify anomalies or indicators of compromise • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field is preferred, not required

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive executive compensation (base + performance bonus + stock options after first year) • Comprehensive benefits (medical, retirement, PTO, professional development) • Mission‑driven work that directly strengthens the national security supply chain