Mid Level Security Engineer – Identity and Endpoint

Guidehouse

Mid-Level Security Engineer at Guidehouse supporting the design and operation of Microsoft 365 security technologies. Collaborating with government and regulated-industry clients in a hands-on role.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,000 - $148,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Microsoft 365 security technologies, including Defender and Entra ID, with a strong focus on implementing Conditional Access policies and managing identity lifecycle. Capable of delivering training and documentation to ensure client teams can sustain security operations independently.

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Microsoft 365 Security ToolsConditional Access ImplementationIdentity Lifecycle ManagementSecurity Operations ConceptsTechnical Communication

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Hard Skills

CybersecurityCloud SecurityIdentity EngineeringSecurity TuningIncident ResponseMicrosoft DefenderMicrosoft IntuneMicrosoft Entra IDMobile Security PoliciesEndpoint Security Policies

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationTraining FacilitationProposal WritingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Zero Trust PrinciplesSecurity OperationsRegulated IndustryGovernment ClientsKnowledge Transfer

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guidehouse is seeking a mid-level Microsoft Security Engineer to support the design, configuration, deployment, tuning, and day-to-day operation of Microsoft 365 security and identity technologies
This role is hands-on and delivery-focused, supporting government and regulated-industry clients
In addition to operational responsibilities, the engineer will play a key role in transitioning and handing off security operations capabilities to client teams, including documentation, training, and knowledge transfer
Configure, deploy, and operate Microsoft 365 security technologies, including Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, Cloud Apps), Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and Conditional Access policies
Tune security controls, alerts, and policies to balance risk reduction with operational impact
Support ongoing security operations, incident triage, and continuous improvement activities
Integrate Microsoft security tools into broader client security architectures and operating models
Implement and manage Conditional Access policies aligned to Zero Trust principles
Support identity lifecycle management, MFA enforcement, and device-based access controls
Configure and maintain mobile and endpoint security policies across enterprise environments
Develop documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Conduct training sessions and working sessions with client operations teams
Support phased handoff of security operations from Guidehouse to client personnel
Ensure clients are enabled to independently sustain and mature their security capabilities
Contribute technical content to proposals, whitepapers, and solution architectures
Support capture teams by defining tool capabilities, operational approaches, and staffing models

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. citizenship required (public sector client support)
Bachelor's degree
Four (4) – Six (6) years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, or identity engineering roles
Must have hands-on post-graduation work experience with Microsoft 365 security tools, including Defender, Intune, and Entra ID
Experience implementing Conditional Access and identity-based security controls
Understanding of security operations concepts (alerting, tuning, incident response)
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Willingness to support proposal writing and solution development activities
Ability to travel
Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)