Job ID: JOB_ID_5084
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems & Security Engineer for a Contract-to-Hire (36 months) role with strong potential for full-time conversion. This is a hybrid position located in Central Massachusetts, with candidates within a 1-2 hour drive of Anthol, MA preferred. The role involves a hands-on dual responsibility of systems administration and security operations for a global manufacturing organization. You will be instrumental in managing day-to-day security operations, Microsoft 365 administration, identity management, vulnerability management, and collaborating with IT leadership and a virtual CISO to enhance the company’s security posture.
Key Responsibilities:
Security Operations (Day-to-Day)
- Serve as the primary security operations resource across global sites and divisions.
- Execute patch management, asset management, vulnerability scanning, and recurring security control reviews.
- Manage and monitor security tooling (firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, SIEM) and coordinate with managed security partners.
- Deploy and manage security tool agents across the environment.
- Conduct access control reviews and enforce least-privilege principles.
- Administer security awareness and training programs for end users.
- Coordinate security integration across IT and business functions.
Systems Administration & M365 Engineering
- Administer and optimize Microsoft M365 services: Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune.
- Manage identity infrastructure: Active Directory, Azure AD / Entra ID, Conditional Access, PIM, MFA and SSO.
- Plan and lead migration projects to Microsoft 365 (including tenant-to-tenant migrations).
- Develop and maintain PowerShell automation scripts for administration, provisioning, and reporting.
- Troubleshoot complex M365 issues and provide root-cause analysis.
- Create and maintain documentation for system configurations, change procedures, and runbooks.
- Mentor junior IT staff on M365 administration and security best practices.
Security Governance & Compliance
- Under CIO and vCISO direction, establish, track, and report on security KPIs and metrics.
- Participate in security governance activities and leadership briefings.
- Maintain documentation for security policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Support compliance requirements and applicable data protection frameworks.
Incident Response & Recovery
- Lead containment, eradication, and recovery during security incidents.
- Conduct post-incident analysis and implement preventive measures.
- Maintain and exercise an incident response plan and conduct regular risk and vulnerability assessments.
Threat Intelligence
- Monitor threat intelligence feeds and translate intelligence into actionable recommendations.
- Collaborate with external partners (cybersecurity firms, ISACs, government agencies) to share intelligence and best practices.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in systems engineering and/or information security operations with hands-on responsibilities.
- Strong experience administering Microsoft M365 platform (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune).
- Experience migrating to M365 and tenant-to-tenant migrations.
- Deep knowledge of identity and access management: Active Directory, Entra ID/Azure AD, Conditional Access, PIM, MFA, SSO.
- Proficiency with PowerShell scripting for automation and reporting.
- Experience with patch management, vulnerability management, SIEM monitoring, and endpoint protection.
- Networking fundamentals: DNS, DHCP, SSL/TLS, firewall concepts.
- Strong communication skills; able to convey technical risk to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site enterprise environments is preferred.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Defender suite is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Relevant certifications valued: MS-500, SC-300, AZ-500, CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH.
Employment Type:
Contract-to-Hire (36 months)
Location:
Central Massachusetts (Hybrid; candidates within 1-2 hour drive of Anthol, MA preferred)
Special Requirements
Need manufacturer EXP. Must live within 1 to 2 hours from the company location. Hybrid position. Start date ASAP. Candidates within 13 hour drive preferred.
Compensation & Location
Salary: $60 – $80 per year (Estimated)
Location: Anthol, MA
Recruiter / Company – Contact Information
Email: rag.singh@tekinspirations.com
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