COMSO, Inc.
Azure Administrator - Security & Identity Focus (ON-SITE) - CISPOINT
COMSO, Inc., Columbia, Maryland, United States, 21046
Description
About Us We are seeking a skilled Azure Administrator with strong experience in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Defender to support, secure, and maintain our Microsoft cloud environment. This role is responsible for identity management, endpoint management, security monitoring, and threat protection across Azure and Microsoft 365. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience implementing Zero Trust principles, enforcing security baselines, and supporting compliance‑driven environments.
Key Responsibilities Azure & Identity Administration
Administer and maintain
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
including:
User and group management
Conditional Access policies
MFA enforcement
Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
Identity lifecycle governance
Support hybrid identity environments (Azure AD Connect / Cloud Sync)
Endpoint Management (Intune)
Configure and manage
Microsoft Intune
for Windows, macOS, and mobile devices
Create and maintain:
Device compliance policies
Configuration profiles
Application deployment policies
Integrate Intune with Conditional Access and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Monitor device compliance and remediate non‑compliant endpoints
Security Operations & Monitoring
Configure, maintain, and monitor
Microsoft Sentinel
Log ingestion and data connectors
Analytics rules and alerts
Incident triage and response
KQL queries and workbooks
Administer
Microsoft Defender
solutions including:
Defender for Endpoint
Defender for Identity
Defender for Cloud Apps
Defender for Office 365
Assist with threat detection, investigation, and response activities
Security & Compliance Support
Implement and maintain security controls aligned with best practices (Zero Trust, least privilege)
Support audit and compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO, CMMC, internal audits)
Maintain documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures
Participate in security assessments, vulnerability remediation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience administering
Azure and Microsoft 365 environments
Hands‑on experience with:
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Sentinel
Microsoft Defender suite
Strong understanding of:
Identity and access management (IAM)
Endpoint security and device compliance
SIEM/SOAR concepts
Cloud security best practices
Experience supporting security incidents and operational troubleshooting
Strong documentation and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in
MSP , regulated, or compliance‑driven environments
Familiarity with
Zero Trust architecture
Experience with Azure networking and security controls
Knowledge of compliance frameworks (NIST 800‑53/171, CMMC, ISO 27001)
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft Certified:
Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Microsoft Certified:
Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)
Microsoft Certified:
Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102)
Microsoft Certified:
Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
Microsoft Certified:
Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
(a plus)
Driving record will be checked.
On Target Earning: $80,000 - $115,000 Compensation ranges are a general guideline only and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, candidate’s scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract‑specific affordability, organizational requirements and alignment with local market data.
Our compensation includes other indirect financial components designed to support employees’ total well‑being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These monetary benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, disability, paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match, training/education reimbursements.
Benefits
100% company‑paid Medical deductible w/ low premiums, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Short‑term & Long‑term Disability
401K: 6% dollar‑for‑dollar match (vested immediately)
Parental Leave (same amount of time for mother & father)
Paid Time Off
11 Federal Holidays
Birthday Holiday
2‑week fully paid Sabbatical every 5 years
Emergency Facility Closure Days
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About Us We are seeking a skilled Azure Administrator with strong experience in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Defender to support, secure, and maintain our Microsoft cloud environment. This role is responsible for identity management, endpoint management, security monitoring, and threat protection across Azure and Microsoft 365. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience implementing Zero Trust principles, enforcing security baselines, and supporting compliance‑driven environments.
Key Responsibilities Azure & Identity Administration
Administer and maintain
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
including:
User and group management
Conditional Access policies
MFA enforcement
Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
Identity lifecycle governance
Support hybrid identity environments (Azure AD Connect / Cloud Sync)
Endpoint Management (Intune)
Configure and manage
Microsoft Intune
for Windows, macOS, and mobile devices
Create and maintain:
Device compliance policies
Configuration profiles
Application deployment policies
Integrate Intune with Conditional Access and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Monitor device compliance and remediate non‑compliant endpoints
Security Operations & Monitoring
Configure, maintain, and monitor
Microsoft Sentinel
Log ingestion and data connectors
Analytics rules and alerts
Incident triage and response
KQL queries and workbooks
Administer
Microsoft Defender
solutions including:
Defender for Endpoint
Defender for Identity
Defender for Cloud Apps
Defender for Office 365
Assist with threat detection, investigation, and response activities
Security & Compliance Support
Implement and maintain security controls aligned with best practices (Zero Trust, least privilege)
Support audit and compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO, CMMC, internal audits)
Maintain documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures
Participate in security assessments, vulnerability remediation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience administering
Azure and Microsoft 365 environments
Hands‑on experience with:
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Sentinel
Microsoft Defender suite
Strong understanding of:
Identity and access management (IAM)
Endpoint security and device compliance
SIEM/SOAR concepts
Cloud security best practices
Experience supporting security incidents and operational troubleshooting
Strong documentation and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in
MSP , regulated, or compliance‑driven environments
Familiarity with
Zero Trust architecture
Experience with Azure networking and security controls
Knowledge of compliance frameworks (NIST 800‑53/171, CMMC, ISO 27001)
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft Certified:
Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Microsoft Certified:
Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)
Microsoft Certified:
Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102)
Microsoft Certified:
Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
Microsoft Certified:
Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
(a plus)
Driving record will be checked.
On Target Earning: $80,000 - $115,000 Compensation ranges are a general guideline only and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, candidate’s scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract‑specific affordability, organizational requirements and alignment with local market data.
Our compensation includes other indirect financial components designed to support employees’ total well‑being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These monetary benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, disability, paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match, training/education reimbursements.
Benefits
100% company‑paid Medical deductible w/ low premiums, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Short‑term & Long‑term Disability
401K: 6% dollar‑for‑dollar match (vested immediately)
Parental Leave (same amount of time for mother & father)
Paid Time Off
11 Federal Holidays
Birthday Holiday
2‑week fully paid Sabbatical every 5 years
Emergency Facility Closure Days
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