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Job Title: Microsoft Security and Endpoint SME Contract Duration: 6+ month contract to hire (candidates must be open to conversion) Location: Ideal candidate will live in the Denver area and available for hybrid schedule (2-3 days onsite) Role Overview Seeking a senior-level Microsoft Subject Matter Expert to lead the design, implementation, and operational strategy across Microsoft security, endpoint management, and data protection platforms. This individual will build a foundational Microsoft security architecture from the ground up, enabling stronger utilization of existing Microsoft E5 licensing while establishing consistent governance, policies, and tooling to support global teams. This position introduces a new capability focused on designing, deploying, and operationalizing Microsoft security and endpoint services, with a strong focus on Purview, Intune, Defender, and SharePoint Online governance. Key Objectives * Build and establish a scalable Microsoft security and data protection foundation * Maximize utilization and value of existing Microsoft E5 licenses * Standardize governance, policies, and tools across security, endpoint, and data environments * Provide support for global teams with primary coverage in North America * Increase enterprise-wide adoption and effectiveness of Microsoft platforms Core Responsibilities Microsoft Purview & Data Protection * Architect and define a baseline Purview framework, including naming conventions, audit settings, and standard policies * Establish a clear strategy for Data Loss Prevention (DLP), including scope, enforcement, and monitoring * Lead the design and rollout of Purview as a newly implemented capability * Align Purview configurations with overall data security and compliance requirements Intune, MAM & Endpoint Management * Define and execute Intune strategy, including configuration and policy deployment across devices and applications * Support Mobile Application Management (MAM) initiatives and enforcement policies * Integrate Intune and endpoint processes with ServiceNow for streamlined operations * Collaborate with security and operations teams to ensure alignment with broader enterprise security initiatives Microsoft Defender & Application Protection * Support implementation and optimization of Defender, with an emphasis on protecting third-party applications * Define best practices for leveraging Defender across endpoints and applications * Ensure Defender capabilities align with overall endpoint and data security strategy SharePoint Online Governance & Access Control * Act as the SME for SharePoint Online security and access management * Develop governance models for permissions, access control, and data exposure * Ensure SharePoint security integrates with Purview and DLP strategies Strategic Advisory & Enablement * Provide guidance to define organizational goals for Microsoft security and endpoint platforms * Develop a clear ECIF-based business case tied to E5 utilization and measurable value outcomes * Advise on budget alignment in coordination with enterprise funding strategies * Partner with internal stakeholders to drive security initiatives and Microsoft platform adoption Required Skills & Experience * Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview, Intune, Defender, and SharePoint Online * Demonstrated success designing Microsoft security architectures from the ground up * Strong expertise in data protection, endpoint management, and identity-based access control * Experience integrating Microsoft tools with ServiceNow * Comfortable operating across advisory, architecture, and initial implementation responsibilities * Experience working within large-scale, global enterprise environments Preferred Qualifications * Experience developing ECIF or similar Microsoft investment/business cases * Familiarity with driving Microsoft adoption and consumption through structured programs * Background supporting enterprise security transformation initiatives Engagement Context * This role is designed to complement existing extended teams, not replace them * Focused on new architecture, foundational design, and initial implementation efforts * Expected to significantly enhance Microsoft platform adoption and overall value realization