PandoLogic
MSP Engineer - Azure Government & Microsoft Office 365 GCC High
PandoLogic, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
About Agile IT
Agile IT is a Microsoft‑focused consulting and managed services provider. We help customers modernize and secure Microsoft 365, Azure, Azure Government, and Microsoft GCC High, with a mission to make CMMC Level 2 practical and sustainable through repeatable architectures, evidence automation, and managed operations.
Services We Work Across
Professional Services – Enablement (fixed‑price projects)
Managed Services – Security & CMMC Compliance for Microsoft cloud and on‑premises systems
Microsoft GCC High Licensing (secure onboarding & lifecycle operations)
Complementary Partner Services (co‑delivered with strategic partners)
About This Role Join the front lines of cloud defense with Agile IT as an
MSP Security Engineer . In this role, you’ll be the guardian of our clients’ Microsoft Cloud environments, ensuring they stay secure, compliant, and resilient against cyber threats. This position is at the heart of our managed security services (AgileDefend), working with cutting‑edge Microsoft security tools in
Azure and Microsoft 365
to meet
CMMC Level 2
and other regulatory requirements. You’ll spend your days hunting for threats, fine‑tuning defenses, and automating away inefficiencies – one moment diving into log analytics, the next scripting a fix to a recurring issue.
Key Responsibilities
Security Administration: Administer and maintain Microsoft security and compliance solutions – Azure AD/Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint/Office 365/Cloud Apps, Microsoft Sentinel SIEM, Intune management, and Purview compliance features – ensuring consistent baseline enforcement aligned with client policies and CMMC requirements.
Threat Monitoring & Incident Response: Monitor alerts across client environments using SOC tools (XDR, SIEM). Investigate incidents, execute response playbooks, perform root‑cause analysis, and recommend improvements.
Alert Tuning & Noise Reduction: Continuously tune detection rules and thresholds, develop custom Kusto Query Language (KQL) queries in Microsoft Sentinel/Defender to reduce false positives.
Automation & Scripting: Develop scripts and workflows (PowerShell, Azure Logic Apps, API integrations, RMM scripts) to streamline security operations, automate repetitive tasks, and ensure compliance evidence capture.
Documentation & Compliance Evidence: Maintain comprehensive documentation – runbooks, incident logs, network diagrams – and support CMMC Level 2 compliance and client audit needs.
Client Education & Collaboration: Partner with Customer Success and compliance consultants to educate clients, present security updates in QBRs, and translate technical findings into actionable insights.
Continuous Improvement: Stay current on cybersecurity threats, Microsoft security updates, and industry trends; propose and implement service enhancements.
Qualifications
Experience : 3+ years IT security or systems administration, preferably in Managed Services or enterprise environments.
Technical Skills : Proficiency with Azure AD/Entra ID, Microsoft Defender suite, Microsoft Sentinel, Intune/Endpoint Manager, PowerShell scripting, automation tools, infrastructure‑as‑code (ARM/Bicep, Terraform) a plus.
Security Knowledge : Understanding of least privilege, zero trust, defense‑in‑depth, CIS benchmarks, NIST 800‑171/CMMC, vulnerability management, incident response. Certifications such as SC‑200, AZ‑500, CompTIA CySA+ advantageous.
Analytical Mindset : Ability to analyze large volumes of logs, create custom queries or reports, identify anomalies.
Soft Skills : Excellent communication, teamwork, customer focus, time management, prioritization, escalation skills.
Education : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security or related field preferred but not required.
Compensation & Benefits
Executive compensation: base salary + performance bonus + stock options after first year.
Comprehensive benefits: medical, retirement, PTO, professional development.
Mission‑driven work strengthening the national security supply chain.
Job Details
Seniority Level: Not Applicable
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Information Technology
Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
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Services We Work Across
Professional Services – Enablement (fixed‑price projects)
Managed Services – Security & CMMC Compliance for Microsoft cloud and on‑premises systems
Microsoft GCC High Licensing (secure onboarding & lifecycle operations)
Complementary Partner Services (co‑delivered with strategic partners)
About This Role Join the front lines of cloud defense with Agile IT as an
MSP Security Engineer . In this role, you’ll be the guardian of our clients’ Microsoft Cloud environments, ensuring they stay secure, compliant, and resilient against cyber threats. This position is at the heart of our managed security services (AgileDefend), working with cutting‑edge Microsoft security tools in
Azure and Microsoft 365
to meet
CMMC Level 2
and other regulatory requirements. You’ll spend your days hunting for threats, fine‑tuning defenses, and automating away inefficiencies – one moment diving into log analytics, the next scripting a fix to a recurring issue.
Key Responsibilities
Security Administration: Administer and maintain Microsoft security and compliance solutions – Azure AD/Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint/Office 365/Cloud Apps, Microsoft Sentinel SIEM, Intune management, and Purview compliance features – ensuring consistent baseline enforcement aligned with client policies and CMMC requirements.
Threat Monitoring & Incident Response: Monitor alerts across client environments using SOC tools (XDR, SIEM). Investigate incidents, execute response playbooks, perform root‑cause analysis, and recommend improvements.
Alert Tuning & Noise Reduction: Continuously tune detection rules and thresholds, develop custom Kusto Query Language (KQL) queries in Microsoft Sentinel/Defender to reduce false positives.
Automation & Scripting: Develop scripts and workflows (PowerShell, Azure Logic Apps, API integrations, RMM scripts) to streamline security operations, automate repetitive tasks, and ensure compliance evidence capture.
Documentation & Compliance Evidence: Maintain comprehensive documentation – runbooks, incident logs, network diagrams – and support CMMC Level 2 compliance and client audit needs.
Client Education & Collaboration: Partner with Customer Success and compliance consultants to educate clients, present security updates in QBRs, and translate technical findings into actionable insights.
Continuous Improvement: Stay current on cybersecurity threats, Microsoft security updates, and industry trends; propose and implement service enhancements.
Qualifications
Experience : 3+ years IT security or systems administration, preferably in Managed Services or enterprise environments.
Technical Skills : Proficiency with Azure AD/Entra ID, Microsoft Defender suite, Microsoft Sentinel, Intune/Endpoint Manager, PowerShell scripting, automation tools, infrastructure‑as‑code (ARM/Bicep, Terraform) a plus.
Security Knowledge : Understanding of least privilege, zero trust, defense‑in‑depth, CIS benchmarks, NIST 800‑171/CMMC, vulnerability management, incident response. Certifications such as SC‑200, AZ‑500, CompTIA CySA+ advantageous.
Analytical Mindset : Ability to analyze large volumes of logs, create custom queries or reports, identify anomalies.
Soft Skills : Excellent communication, teamwork, customer focus, time management, prioritization, escalation skills.
Education : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security or related field preferred but not required.
Compensation & Benefits
Executive compensation: base salary + performance bonus + stock options after first year.
Comprehensive benefits: medical, retirement, PTO, professional development.
Mission‑driven work strengthening the national security supply chain.
Job Details
Seniority Level: Not Applicable
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Information Technology
Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
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