Security Consultant at IT Syntax in Remote, Remote – Contract 2026

Job ID: JOB_ID_3308

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for SailPoint Identity IQ deployment and Entra ID User management, IAM concepts within Azure Active Directory (AAD), including user and group management, conditional access policies, Enterprise app, SSO, OAuth, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Implement Azure Defender EDR policies, Purview DLP, for Azure IaaS/PaaS/SaaS/Microsoft 365, with Sentinel integration, and Security Center and Compliance Center for monitoring and managing security and compliance-related configurations.
• Responsible for securing workflows within Microsoft Office 365 applications, including but not limited to Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Teams, and Power Platform.
• Responsible for monitoring SIEM and analyzing potential threat events using Security tools such as Tenable, Crowdstrike ArcticWolf XDR solutions.
• Responsible for Threat Hunting and identifying potential Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).
• Support and be responsible for Vulnerability Management and Pen Testing.
• Responsible for configuration of IDS systems, analyze firewall traffic.
• As part of the Cyber Security team, participates in VGLNGs cybersecurity strategy, security awareness programs, security architecture, and security incident response.
• Evaluates new cybersecurity threats and IT trends and develops effective security controls.
• Supports effective disaster recovery policies and standards to align with company business continuity management program goals. Ensures business critical services are recovered in the event of disasters or other incidents, and provides support, and in-house consulting in these areas.
• Responds to potential security breaches, coordinates response, and recommends corrective actions.

Requirements:

• 10 years of experience.
• Strong end-to-end SailPoint implementation and support experience.
• Experience with Azure Active Directory (AAD), Entra ID, conditional access policies, Enterprise apps, SSO, OAuth, and MFA.
• Familiarity with Azure Defender EDR, Purview DLP, Sentinel, Security Center, and Compliance Center.
• Experience securing Microsoft Office 365 applications (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Power Platform).
• Experience with SIEM tools, Tenable, Crowdstrike ArcticWolf XDR.
• Experience with Threat Hunting and identifying IOCs.
• Experience with Vulnerability Management and Pen Testing.
• Experience with IDS systems and firewall traffic analysis.
• Understanding of cybersecurity strategy, security awareness programs, security architecture, and incident response.
• Knowledge of disaster recovery policies and business continuity management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information:

• This is a 6-month contract position.
• Candidates local to VA are preferred, but the role is remote.

Special Requirements

Remote; Contract: 6 Months; Prefer candidates local to VA

Compensation & Location

Salary: $70 – $90 per year (Estimated)

Location: Remote

Recruiter / Company – Contact Information

Email: sree@itsyntax.com

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