Microsoft Defender

Microsoft DefenderAbout Company:

Our client is a global technology consulting and digital solutions company that enables enterprises to reimagine business models and accelerate innovation through digital technologies. Powered by more than 84,000 entrepreneurial professionals across more than 30 countries, it caters to over 700 clients with its extensive domain and technology expertise to help drive superior competitive differentiation, customer experiences, and business outcomes.

Job Title: Microsoft Defender

Location:Hyderabad (Rai Durg)

Experience: 7 to 10 Years

Employment Type: Contract to Hire

Work Mode: Hybrid

Notice Period: Immediate Joiners Only

Job Description:

• This position is responsible for seamlessly onboarding new customers to Defender XDR platform. The specialist will work closely with clients to ensure a smooth and efficient onboarding process, including pre-installation checks, post-installation verification, and ongoing support
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender XDR deployment , configuration and admin knowledge on Defender 365 portal
• Hands-on experience in policy configuration/deployment through Intune, Group Policy and PowerShell across different products of Defender XDR like for
• ü MDE(Real time Protection, Cloud Protection, Tamper Protection, Attack Surface Reduction(ASR), AIR( Automated investigation and response ),NLA (Network Level Authentication)
• ü MDO(Unified Audit, Safe Link policies, Safe attachment policies ,Anti-Malware policies, Anti-Spam policies, Anti-phishing policies, Outbound Forwarding policies), MDI(Identity Sensor installation
• ü Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (Office 365 Connector, MDE integration) and for Entra ID(Multifactor Authentication).Candidate should have a clear understanding of the use cases for these features and be able to explain them effectively.
• Candidate should be able to articulate and explain the impact and benefits of all policies with configuration steps for different products of XDR
• Candidate should be well versed with Defender for endpoint using Intune and should have understanding of Configuration Manager and able to pull-out assets inventory.
• Experience with MDE policies and conditional access policies
• Experience with onboarding of XDR products, platform and its configurations
• Proficient in creating and tuning configuration policies, detection rules and
• analytics across Microsoft Defender XDR products
• Solid Understanding of Microsoft security architecture, licensing, networking, including Zero trust.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients and possess excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.