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Threat Hunting Consultant

San Jose, CA · Remote

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Defender (XDR) unified security operations * Advanced knowledge of ... Self-directed work style with ability to identify priorities independently * Creative problem ...

Ent Security

AI Transformation

San Francisco, CA · On-site

... behind Microsoft Security Copilot), Ent is in production with Global 2000 customers across ... You'll report to the Chief of Staff with direct CEO sponsorship, giving you cross-functional access ...

Ent Security

Join Our Sales Team

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

... behind Microsoft Security Copilot, Ent is in production with Global 2000 customers across ... directors - we'll scale the level and scope to match your experience. If you sell at the top of the ...

Obsidian Security

HR Director

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

Obsidian Security is the leading SaaS security platform, trusted by global enterprises like ... Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and hundreds more. The company does this by offering a complete SaaS ...

Obsidian Security

HR Director

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

Obsidian Security is the leading SaaS security platform, trusted by global enterprises like ... Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and hundreds more. The company does this by offering a complete SaaS ...

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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for director microsoft security in San Ramon, CA is $116,727.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $95,000.00 and $131,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Microsoft Security vs Security Manager?

AspectDirector Microsoft SecuritySecurity Manager
Required CredentialsCertifications like CISSP, CISM, Microsoft certificationsCertifications such as CISSP, Security+, Microsoft Security certifications
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership in large organizations, overseeing security programsOperational management, implementing security policies and procedures
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in enterprise, tech, and finance sectorsFound across various industries, including corporate and government

The Director Microsoft Security focuses on strategic security leadership and policy development, often in large organizations, while the Security Manager handles day-to-day security operations and implementation. Both roles require similar certifications but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Microsoft Office 365 Security Lead

Noblesoft Technologies

Milpitas, CA • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Role –  Microsoft Office 365 Security Consultant

Location – Milpitas, CA or Ann Arbor, CA (Onsite)

Job Description

(Hands-on & Strategic)

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Microsoft Office 365 Security Lead who will act as both the strategic owner and technical subject matter expert (SME) for Microsoft 365 security. This role is responsible for partnering and executing the security roadmap, driving operational efficiencies, and configuring and optimizing security controls across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable setting the operational strategy, translating cybersecurity requirements into real, enforceable Microsoft 365 configurations, and serving as the go-to authority for Office 365 security across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

Microsoft 365 Security Ownership & SME Role

  • Serve as the primary SME and architect for Microsoft Office 365 security across the enterprise.
  • Drive the operational excellence for Microsoft 365 security platform, including managing prioritizations, collaborating on design decisions, and phased execution.
  • Stay hands-on with tenant configuration, policy tuning, feature rollouts, and troubleshooting.
  • Act as the escalation point for complex Microsoft 365 security issues and design decisions.

Infrastructure Operation Security

  • Design, implement, and maintain security controls across: Exchange Online (email and messaging security), Intune, OneDrive and Teams
  • Configure and optimize: Conditional Access policies, Identity Protection, Tenant restrictions, External collaboration controls
  • Partner with key stakeholders to drive the implementation of Zero Trust principles across identity, devices, applications, endpoints and data.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve security based on threats, telemetry, and Microsoft best practices.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Purview, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Sensitivity labels and encryption, Digital Rights Management (DRM), Active Directory Rights Management Services (ADRMS)
  • Evaluate emerging Microsoft security features and technologies, integrating them into the roadmap where appropriate
  • Understand and apply AI security fundamentals, data protection, and access controls across the enterprise.
  • Drive improvements in Email and phishing protection, Threat detection and investigation, Automated and manual response workflows

Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence

  • Serve as the Microsoft 365 security partner to the Cybersecurity organization.
  • Lead and influence cross-functional, dotted-line teams across infrastructure, identity, applications, and compliance.
  • Work effectively in a multinational environment across multiple time zones and cultures.
  • Communicate security decisions, risks, and trade-offs clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Partners with Cybersecurity, Legal, Privacy, and Compliance teams to translate policy into enforceable technical controls.

Required Skills & Experience

Core Technical Expertise

  • Experience working in large, multinational enterprises of 10000 users+
  • Deep, hands-on experience with the Microsoft 365 security ecosystem
  • Strong expertise in: Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview. eMail Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Microsoft sensitive data protection, Conditional Access, DRM and ADRMS
  • Strong understanding of: Zero Trust security architecture, Messaging and email security, Threat response and incident handling and Data governance frameworks
  • Proven experience as a hands-on architect who can drive roadmaps and operational efficiencies
  • Strong collaboration skills across infrastructure, application, and cybersecurity teams
  • Demonstrated ability to lead without direct authority (dotted-line teams)
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Microsoft Security certifications (SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400)
  • Experience with M&A integrations from a Microsoft 365 security perspective
  • Experience aligning Microsoft 365 security to enterprise compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO, SOC, GDPR)
  • Managerial experience in leading Microsoft 365 and collaboration teams.
  • Experience securing multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP, etc.)