Position: M365 Security & Endpoint Engineer
- Experience: 5+ Years
- Role: Managed IT Services / Microsoft Security & Endpoint
- Employment Type: Full-time (1 year contract - Renewable)
- Location: Remote
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced M365 Security & Endpoint Engineer to manage Microsoft security, endpoint, identity, and cloud security platforms in an enterprise Managed IT Services workplace. The role requires strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft Defender, Intune, Entra ID, threat hunting, incident response, and endpoint security.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and monitor Microsoft Defender XDR, including Defender for Endpoint P2, Defender for Office 365 P2, Defender for Identity, and Defender for Cloud Apps.
- Configure and manage Microsoft Intune for Windows endpoint enrollment, device configuration, compliance policies, security baselines, application deployment, and endpoint protection.
- Administer Microsoft Entra ID P2, including Conditional Access, MFA, PIM, identity governance, and privileged access controls.
- Monitor and investigate security incidents, alerts, vulnerabilities, and endpoint threats using the Microsoft security ecosystem.
- Perform advanced threat hunting using KQL, develop hunting queries, investigate suspicious activities, and identify indicators of compromise.
- Conduct attack simulations and security assessments to validate security controls and improve organizational security posture.
- Perform incident response, containment, remediation, and root-cause analysis for endpoint, identity, email, and cloud security incidents.
- Develop automation and administrative scripts using Power Shell and Microsoft Graph API.
- Support security policy implementation, hardening, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage security incidents and service requests in accordance with defined SLAs, ITIL processes, and managed service operations.
- Prepare technical documentation, incident reports, operational reports, and security recommendations.
- Coordinate with Microsoft, OEMs, security vendors, and customer IT/security teams for escalations and complex issues.
Technical Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft 365 security solutions.
- Expertise in Defender for Endpoint P2, Defender for Office 365 P2, Defender for Identity, and Defender for Cloud Apps.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Intune and Windows endpoint management.
- Good understanding of Entra ID P2, Conditional Access, PIM, MFA, RBAC, and identity security.
- Proficiency in KQL and Advanced Hunting.
- Strong scripting and automation skills using Power Shell and Microsoft Graph.
- Knowledge of endpoint detection and response, vulnerability management, security hardening, and incident response.
- Experience working in an enterprise or SLA-driven Managed Services environment is preferred.
Certifications
Required:
- SC-200 – Microsoft Security Operations Analyst
- MD-102 – Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator
Preferred:
- SC-300 – Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator
Added Advantage:
- AZ-500 – Azure Security Engineer Associate
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and security investigation skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex security and endpoint issues.
- Proactive approach to threat detection and security improvement.
- Strong customer-facing communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively within a 24x7/SLA-driven managed services environment.
Interested candidates may send their resume to
[email protected] .
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