Job Description
JOB To apply, please go to: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=39846Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Higher Education!At the System Administration office at the University of Colorado, we are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our office is committed to fostering a culture where employees find community, a sense of belonging, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our mission and purpose. By joining our team, you’ll have a direct impact on shaping the future of higher education. In addition to the Office of the Board of Regents, the University of Colorado’s system administration includes 19 units that provide essential services to CU’s campuses in Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Denver, as well as the Office of the President. While not a part of any one campus, we are proud to serve in the centralized office for the University system. Together, we ensure CU continues to deliver outstanding education, groundbreaking research, and valuable service to our communities.We believe in creating an environment where the unique experiences and perspectives of everyone are embraced, enriching the work we do and the strategic outcomes we pursue. If you’re passionate about making a difference, contributing to a dynamic team, and supporting a mission that matters, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey. Learn more about CU System Administration.Position Summary: The University of Colorado System Administration office, located in Denver, brings together administrative departments and service centers that provide guidance and services to all of CU's campuses. University Information Services (UIS) provides technical services and enterprise applications to the University of Colorado’s (CU) four campuses and the Office of the President. UIS is committed to excellence in customer service, technical expertise, and the development of enterprise applications responsible for supporting CU’s students, faculty, staff, and others. The Office of Information Security (OIS) supports the activities of System Administration through a collaborative security process.The Senior Microsoft Cloud Security Engineer plays a key role in the University of Colorado’s information security operations, focused on collaboratively securing the university’s Microsoft cloud environment. This role includes managing Microsoft 365 security monitoring and incident response, administering and configuring Microsoft Purview for compliance and data governance, and implementing security policies and controls across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.Working within the Office of Information Security at System Administration and in collaboration with campus Information Security teams, this role ensures the effective protection of university data and services by supporting enterprise-level cloud security strategies. The engineer will also collaborate with IT teams across campuses to apply best practices, support incident investigations, and maintain compliance with regulatory and institutional standards (e.g., GLBA, FERPA, HIPAA, NIST).This position reports to the System ISO and is exempt from the State of Colorado Classified System. Where You Will Work: This role is eligible to work remotely within Colorado. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Duties and Responsibilities: Microsoft 365 Security Monitoring & ResponseMonitor and respond to alerts in Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, and related tools.Investigate security incidents and coordinate response and remediation activities.Tune alerting systems to reduce false positives and improve threat detection.Microsoft Cloud Security Configuration & AdministrationAdminister and configure security settings across Microsoft 365 and Azure AD. Collaborate with IAM and infrastructure teams to ensure secure access and authentication configurations, including conditional access policies, MFA, and identity protection.Maintain secure configuration baselines for Microsoft cloud services.Microsoft Purview & Compliance ManagementConfigure and manage Microsoft Purview for data loss prevention (DLP), data classification, and compliance policies.Assist units in understanding and applying data governance and protection policies.Provide support for compliance assessments, and data privacy reviews.Security Consulting & DocumentationServe as a subject matter expert on Microsoft cloud security for other IT teams and campus stakeholders.Develop and maintain documentation of security policies, procedures, configurations, and standards.Support security awareness and training efforts related to cloud technologies.Work with campus IT and security teams to align Microsoft security practice