Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

Job Title:

Sr Cybersecurity CMMC Expert Location:

Tampa, FL On Site Job Type:

Full-Time Salary:

$120K-$145

K Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated a Microsoft 365 Cloud Security & Compliance Manager to join our growing IT and cybersecurity team. This individual will be responsible for implementing, managing, and monitoring Microsoft 365 and Azure security solutions, with a strong focus on compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-171 and CMMC Level 2. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of hands-on experience in M365 cloud security, endpoint protection, and compliance in a defense contractor or similarly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Operations & Architecture Manage the administration and optimization of Microsoft 365 Defender, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, and Defender for Office 365 Configure and manage Microsoft Intune for secure endpoint management, application protection policies, and device compliance Develop and manage Microsoft Sentinel workbooks, analytics rules, and playbooks for security incident response and automation Implement Azure AD Conditional Access, MFA policies, role-based access control (RBAC), and Identity Protection Cloud Security & Governance Manage and audit Azure Security Center, Microsoft Purview, Compliance Manager, and M365 Security Center Lead and conduct regular security baselines, risk assessments, and vulnerability scans Create and maintain policies for data loss prevention (DLP), information protection, and compliance reporting Experience in Azure networking include creating VMs, AVD, NSG. Compliance & Framework Alignment Support internal/external audits and assessments related to NIST 800-171, CMMC, and DFARS Maintain compliance evidence repositories and remediation documentation Assist in SSP, POA&M, and security control implementation documentation Collaboration & Incident Response Work with IT, DevOps, and Compliance teams to support secure deployment practices Investigate security incidents and assist in root cause analysis and response Develop SOPs, runbooks, and training materials for internal security awareness

Qualifications:

Required:

6+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure security tools Deep understanding of Microsoft Intune, Defender XDR, Azure AD, and Microsoft Sentinel Familiarity with Microsoft Purview, Compliance Manager, and

M365 DLP

Knowledge of NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 requirements Experience with regulatory/compliance documentation (SSP, POA&M) Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills Bachelor s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field

Preferred:

Microsoft certifications such as: SC-300 (Identity and Access Administrator) SC-200 (Security Operations Analyst) MS-500 (Security Administrator) AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer) Experience with GCC High cloud environments EOE/ADA IND123