Overview
Microsoft Defender Specialist - Active TS/SCI with CI Poly. Implementing the Microsoft Defender solution and supporting the transition to emerging Microsoft technologies. Experience with the Microsoft Defender Suite including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), Microsoft Defender for Office (MDO), Defender Cloud Apps (MDCA), and Mobile Threat Defender (MTD) is needed, and to assist with deployment of complex architectures based on Microsoft Intune, Endpoint Manager, and 365 Defender center. This position will develop SOPs/TTPS for maintaining agent handlers, repositories, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft 365 Defender, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps and support the transition from DoD Enterprise Capabilities to emerging Microsoft technologies. The role will deploy complex architectures based on Microsoft Intune, Endpoint Manager, and 365 Defender center, coordinating efforts to test and verify solutions for future implementation. Core hours are 6:00 am to 6:00 pm during the week with participation in an on-call rotation for after-hours support.
Responsibilities
- Deploy and support the Microsoft Defender solution (MDE, MDO, MDCA, MTD) and related architecture based on Microsoft Intune, Endpoint Manager, and 365 Defender center.
- Develop SOPs/TTPS for maintaining agent handlers, repositories, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft 365 Defender, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps.
- Support the transition from DoD Enterprise Capabilities to emerging Microsoft technologies.
- Coordinate testing and verification of solutions for future implementation.
- Work core hours and participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support.
Qualifications
- Experience with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Defender.
- Experience with server management, including virtualization, and Windows server administration.
- Experience with scripting languages, including PowerShell and KQL.
- Experience with Azure in hybrid environments, Active Directory on prem and cloud, and Group Policies.
- Experience with end user technology deployments and upgrades.
- Experience with supporting Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), Microsoft Defender for Office (MDO), Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Mobile Threat Defense (MTD), Microsoft Endpoint Manager Admin Center, Microsoft Security Administration, Microsoft Office 365, and Microsoft Configuration management service center.
- Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam.
- Education/experience: HS diploma or GED with 7+ years of IT project experience, Associate's degree with 5+ years, or Bachelor's degree with 3+ years.
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, including CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP Certification.
- Ability to obtain a DoD -M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification within 60 days of start date (CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND).
Optional Qualifications
- Experience in managing and administering systems related to software deployments, patches, and scripts in a large enterprise environment.
- Experience collaborating to identify, manage, and report metrics based on deployments and management needs.
- Experience managing complex IT projects involving multiple teams or organizations.
- Experience tracking and resolving incidents via ticket queues.
- Hands-on PC and mobile end-user support experience.
- Ability to propose cost-effective, outside-the-box solutions; strong attention to detail; excellent written and verbal communication.
Benefits
Essential Network Security (ENS) Solutions, LLC is a service-disabled veteran-owned IT consulting and management firm. ENS supports the DoD and Intelligence Community, delivering Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM), Software Development, Cyber and Network Security, System Engineering, Program/Project Management, IT support, solutions, and services with a focus on scalable, collaborative infrastructure.
- Free Platinum-Level Medical/Dental/Vision coverage (100% paid by ENS)
- 401k Contribution from Day 1
- PTO + 11 Paid Federal Holidays
- Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Tuition, Certification & Professional Development Assistance
- Workers’ Compensation
- Relocation Assistance
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Other
Industries
- IT Services and IT Consulting
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