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Senior Microsoft Cloud Security Engineer
uvcyber· Delivery- Federal
About this role
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UltraViolet Cyber is a leading platform-enabled unified security operations company providing a comprehensive suite of security operations solutions. Founded and operated by security practitioners with decades of experience, the UltraViolet Cyber security-as-code platform combines technology innovation and human expertise to make advanced real-time cybersecurity accessible for all organizations by eliminating risks of separate red and blue teams.
By creating continuously optimized identification, detection, and resilience from today’s dynamic threat landscape, UltraViolet Cyber provides both managed and custom-tailored unified security operations solutions to the Fortune 500, Federal Government, and Commercial clients. UltraViolet Cyber is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with global offices across the U.S. and in India.
UltraViolet Cyber has an exciting position for a Senior Microsoft Cloud Security Engineer as we deploy, manage, and hardening our Microsoft cloud environment, including Azure, Office 365 and Microsoft 365. The Senior Microsoft Cloud Security Engineer should thrive on complexity, possess an analytical mindset, and bring deep expertise on managing and securing Microsoft's cloud platform. You'll collaborate across teams, collaborating with security engineers, cloud architects, identity teams, and incident response analysts to ensure our tenant is resilient, compliant, and always mission ready.
What You'll Do:
- Serve as the go-to, subject matter expert (SME) for securing the Microsoft cloud tenant, advising on architecture, design, and implementation of secure solutions across Azure, O365, and M365.
- Lead the development and enforcement of Conditional Access Policies, aligned with best practices for managing access control for personas, groups, and applications.
- Act as the primary SME in optimizing the Microsoft Defender suite of components (Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud, Defender for Identity, and Defender for Office 365)
- Implement Microsoft Purview, including data classification and sensitivity labels, Data Loss Prevent (DLP), and eDiscovery workflows.
- Design, run and optimize Kusto Query Language (KQL) queries for Azure Sentinel, Defender, and log analytics.
- Review and remediate security controls through vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and red/blue team engagements.
- Guide cross-functional teams on security controls, compliance requirements, policy, and governance best practices
- Lead the development and enforcement of Conditional Access Policies, aligned with best practices for managing access control for personas, groups, and applications.
- Act as the primary SME in optimizing the Microsoft Defender suite of components (Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud, Defender for Identity, and Defender for Office 365)
- Implement Microsoft Purview, including data classification and sensitivity labels, Data Loss Prevent (DLP), and eDiscovery workflows.
- Design, run and optimize Kusto Query Language (KQL) queries for Azure Sentinel, Defender, and log analytics.
- Review and remediate security controls through vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and red/blue team engagements.
- Guide cross-functional teams on security controls, compliance requirements, policy, and governance best practices
What You've Have:
- Ability to Obtain DHS EOD Public Trust Clearance
- Master’s Degree + 10 years’ experience OR Bachelor’s degree + 13 years OR 19 years total experience
- Expert-level hands-on experience deploying, managing, and securing Azure, Entra, Defender, Purview, Office 365, and Microsoft 365 in large enterprises.
- Deep understanding of Conditional Access Policies (CAPs), Azure AD/Entra, and Zero Trust principles.
- Proven Track record implementing and managing the full suite of the Microsoft Defender ecosystem and Microsoft Purview (DLP, sensitivity labels, eDiscovery)
- Advanced proficiency writing KQL for detection, investigation, response, and reporting
- Active, expert-level certification such as Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MSCE), Microsoft 365 Admin Expert, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert, AZ-900, AZ-500, SC-900, SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, SC-401
- Cybersecurity certifications: Security+
- Strong networking, firewall, VPN, and segmentation knowledge as it relates to cloud deployments
- Exceptional time management, written and communication skills.
- Participate in rotating on-call schedule across the team, to provide incident response or support during outages.
Desired:
- CISSP, OSCP, GCIH
- ITIL, Agile, or PMP familiarity/certification
- Experience with SOAR platforms (e.g. Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel)
- Hands-on exposure to third-party cloud security tooling (CASBs, CNAAPs, SD-WANs)
- Previous consulting or client-facing delivery experience
UltraViolet Cyber maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect our company's differing products, services, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors.
We sincerely thank all applicants in advance for submitting their interest in this position. We know your time is valuable.
UltraViolet Cyber welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
If you want to make an impact, UltraViolet Cyber is the place for you!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Senior Microsoft Cloud Security Engineer role at uvcyber?
The listed salary for this Senior Microsoft Cloud Security Engineer position at uvcyber is USD 110K–130K. This is an full-time role.
Where is the Senior Microsoft Cloud Security Engineer position at uvcyber located?
This Senior Microsoft Cloud Security Engineer role at uvcyber is based in Arlington, VA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Senior Microsoft Cloud Security Engineer at uvcyber belong to?
This Senior Microsoft Cloud Security Engineer position is part of the Delivery- Federal department at uvcyber. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior Microsoft Cloud Security Engineer position at uvcyber?
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When was the Senior Microsoft Cloud Security Engineer job at uvcyber posted?
This Senior Microsoft Cloud Security Engineer position at uvcyber was posted on Oct 6, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Microsoft Cloud Security Engineer
uvcyber · 💰 USD 110K–130K
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