Senior IT Engineer – M365 Platform Protection, Data Governance

Supermicro

Senior IT Engineer administering Microsoft Defender, Purview, Entra, and Microsoft 365 protection controls. Supporting Supermicro’s server, storage, and networking technology business through enterprise data governance.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering and optimizing Microsoft Defender technologies and Microsoft 365 environments, with a strong focus on security, compliance, and data protection. Proficient in implementing technical controls and governance capabilities while leveraging automation and scripting skills.

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Microsoft Defender XDR AdministrationMicrosoft 365 Security ComplianceData Loss Prevention ImplementationPowerShell ScriptingMicrosoft Purview Information Protection

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Hard Skills

Microsoft Defender for EndpointMicrosoft Defender for IdentityMicrosoft Defender for Cloud AppsMicrosoft Defender for Office 365Data Lifecycle ManagementEDiscoveryAudit ManagementSaaS Application GovernanceMicrosoft Graph APITechnical Control Implementation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365Entra IDMicrosoft PurviewExchangeTeamsSharePointOneDrive

Certifications & Qualifications

Microsoft Security CertificationMicrosoft Compliance CertificationMicrosoft Identity Certification

Industry Keywords

IT InfrastructureSystems EngineeringEnterprise TechnologiesSecurity ComplianceRegulatory Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer and optimize Microsoft Defender XDR platform configuration and integrations across the Microsoft 365 environment
Manage technical configuration and integration for Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps, and Defender for Office 365 in coordination with related platform owners
Implement preventive platform controls, configuration baselines, posture improvements, and cross-product protection integrations
Administer SaaS and cloud application governance capabilities, including connected applications, OAuth permissions, application consent, risky applications, service principals, and application hygiene in coordination with the Entra/Identity team
Administer Microsoft Purview Information Protection, including sensitivity labels, encryption, sensitive information types, classifiers, and automated labeling capabilities
Design, implement, and maintain Data Loss Prevention policies across Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, endpoints, and other supported Microsoft services
Administer retention, Data Lifecycle Management, Records Management, Audit, and eDiscovery platform configuration
Review Secure Score and related Microsoft recommendations, assess applicability, and coordinate technical remediation with appropriate service owners
Expand and operationalize Microsoft 365 E5 Defender, Purview, application governance, and data protection capabilities
Translate security, compliance, legal, and business requirements into maintainable Microsoft 365 and Entra technical controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred)
8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems engineering, or related enterprise technologies
Proven hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 and Entra ID in an enterprise environment
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender technologies such as Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps, or Defender for Office 365
Experience with Microsoft Purview capabilities such as Information Protection, sensitivity labels, DLP, retention, Audit, eDiscovery, and data lifecycle management
Understanding of Entra Enterprise Applications, app registrations, service principals, OAuth permissions, application consent, and SaaS application governance
Scripting and automation skills with PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API
Understanding of identity, endpoint, messaging, collaboration, data protection, access control, and encryption technologies
Experience implementing technical controls based on security, compliance, audit, or regulatory requirements
Relevant Microsoft security, compliance, identity, or Microsoft 365 certifications are preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Potential eligibility for bonus programs
Potential eligibility for equity award programs