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TriCom Technical Services

Security Engineer

On site

Overland park, United states

Mid level

Full Time

17-02-2026

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Skills

PowerShell Data Governance Risk Management Azure Microsoft Azure

Job Specifications

Summary

Our client is seeking a Security Engineer who specializes in Data Loss Protection to leverage the Microsoft Purview suite and safeguard critical data assets across a hybrid environment. This role will serve as the subject-matter expert for designing, implementing, and managing data-centric security controls within Microsoft Purview and Azure, while collaborating with business, legal, and compliance teams.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive data protection strategy utilizing Microsoft Purview governance and compliance portal.
Deploy and configure Microsoft Purview solutions including DLP, Microsoft Information Protection, Insider Risk Management, and eDiscovery.
Create, tune, and monitor Data Loss Prevention policies for endpoints, email, Microsoft Teams, and Cloud applications.
Serve as the subject matter expert for data-related security incidents using Purview tools for investigation and response.
Coach and mentor security team members on data protection best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of Information Security experience with 3+ years focused on data protection or data governance.
Deep hands-on experience with the Microsoft Purview suite including DLP, MIP/AIP, Data classification, and Insider Risk Management.
Extensive experience with the Microsoft Azure ecosystem and securing data within Azure services.
Proficiency with PowerShell for automating security and compliance tasks.

Preferred

SC-400: Microsoft Information Protection Administrator certification.
AZ-500 or other relevant Microsoft security certifications.
Solid understanding of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
Availability for on-call rotation and response to critical incidents outside regular business-hours.

This is a 6-Month Contract-to-Hire opportunity with our Overland Park, KS client. Employee benefits include Medical/Dental Benefits, Paid time off, Paid Holidays, and 401(k) (with immediately-vested company match) available with TriCom during the contract period. H1-B Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. No third-parties, please.

About the Company

We are living in the digital golden age of Information Technology! Nothing is more important than partnering with a proven, best-in-class, IT Staffing Firm to deliver and retain top-tier talent. Candidates working with TriCom have access to over fifty different client companies across Kansas City and Minneapolis. Our comprehensive recruiting process includes technical testing, background/drug screens and multiple face-to-face interviews, we ensure motivations and objectives align between talent and client. Please call us a... Know more