We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Security Specialist with expertise in Microsoft Defender XDR to design, implement, and manage enterprise security solutions.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender products, incident investigation, threat protection, and Zero Trust security architecture.

Responsibilities

- Design, implement, and manage Microsoft Defender XDR solutions
- Configure and administer Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Deploy and manage Microsoft Defender for Office 365
- Configure Microsoft Defender for Identity
- Implement Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
- Investigate security incidents, alerts, and threat intelligence using Microsoft Defender XDR
- Perform endpoint security assessments and recommend security improvements
- Implement Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) rules and endpoint security policies
- Configure email security, including Safe Links, Secure Attachments, anti-phishing, and anti-malware policies
- Integrate Microsoft Defender solutions with Microsoft Sentinel (preferred)
- Perform security health assessments and security posture reviews
- Troubleshoot security incidents and provide L2/L3 support




- Develop security documentation, implementation guides, and operational runbooks
- Work closely with customers to implement Microsoft security best practices

Requirements

- Microsoft Defender XDR
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Microsoft Defender for Office 365
- Microsoft Defender for Identity
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Microsoft Intune
- Microsoft 365 Security
- Threat Hunting
- Incident Investigation
- Endpoint Protection
- Email Security
- Attack Surface Reduction (ASR)
- Microsoft Sentinel (Preferred)
- PowerShell

Certifications

- SC-200 - Security Operations Analyst
- SC-300 - Identity Access Administrator
- SC-100 - Cybersecurity Architect Expert (Preferred)
- MS-102 - Microsoft 365 Administrator

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