Security Engineer

TEKsystems
$40.00 - $55.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Jan 07, 2026
Overview We are seeking a Microsoft Purview & O365 Security Engineer to support the rollout and enablement of Microsoft Purview and related security and compliance controls within the Microsoft 365 E5 environment. This role will act as the subject matter expert for Purview on a team with no existing Purview experience, helping to define guardrails, enable controls, and establish a roadmap for secure adoption. The product team is rolling out the platform, the team owns enablement, and this role will partner closely with multiple groups to assess the current state, identify gaps, and define where the organization needs to go. Key Responsibilities * Lead the assessment, configuration, and enablement of Microsoft Purview across the O365 environment * Implement and advise on DLP classification and labeling, including auto-labeling capabilities available with E5 licensing * Support and configure Purview data protection and compliance features, including chat and prompt protections * Guide O365 security controls, guardrails, and best practices to ensure secure platform adoption * Partner with the team and other stakeholders to: * Assess what security and compliance controls are currently in place * Identify gaps and risks * Define a clear security and compliance roadmap * Serve as a hands-on Purview SME and help educate and upskill the broader team on Purview capabilities * Support Windows Defender / Microsoft Defender integrations and security posture improvements * Contribute from an insider risk and digital forensics perspective, where applicable * Conduct research and analysis to support security design decisions and future-state planning * Provide visibility and insight using tools such as Splunk (experience preferred) Required Skills * Microsoft Purview * Windows Defender / Microsoft Defender * Data Loss Prevention (DLP) * Office 365 / Microsoft 365 * E5 licensing and capabilities Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills * Splunk * Insider Risk Management * Digital Forensics * General security * Compliance frameworks knowledge (e.g., NIST) * Experience working in environments with limited existing Purview maturity Qualifications * Hands-on experience securing O365 environments using Microsoft security and compliance tools * Strong understanding of DLP, sensitivity labeling, and data protection strategies * Ability to work independently, "hit the ground running," and take ownership of a new platform * Comfortable partnering across product, enablement, and security teams * Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical controls to non-experts Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Milwaukee, WI. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Milwaukee,WI. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.