Seeking a Microsoft Defender Expert
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Cybersecurity Specialist, focusing on Microsoft Defender solutions. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, and Microsoft security ecosystems.
Main Responsibilities:
* Design, deploy, and manage Microsoft Defender solutions (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, etc.)
* Integrate Defender with Microsoft Sentinel and other SIEM/SOAR tools
* Monitor and respond to security incidents using Defender capabilities
* Tune policies, alerts, and detection rules to reduce false positives and improve response times
* Collaborate with IT, security operations, and compliance teams to ensure secure configurations and alignment with best practices
The successful candidate will have experience implementing and managing Microsoft Defender technologies in enterprise environments, with a strong understanding of Windows security architecture and endpoint protection strategies. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Defender suite and Microsoft Sentinel is essential, along with incident response, threat hunting, and vulnerability management skills.
The ideal candidate should possess relevant certifications (e.g., SC-200, SC-300, MS-500) and be able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. This role requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Requirements:
* 5+ years of experience in a similar role
* Proven experience implementing and managing Microsoft Defender technologies in enterprise environments
* Strong understanding of Windows security architecture and endpoint protection strategies
* Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Defender suite and Microsoft Sentinel
* Incident response, threat hunting, and vulnerability management skills