Senior Cybersecurity Consultant - Microsoft Defender XDR Specialist

CMS-Senior-Defender

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CMS-TDR Senior

 

As part of our EY-cyber security team, who shall work as SME for Defender XDR security solutions in CMS TDR team

 

 

The opportunity

 

We’re looking for Senior Consultant with expertise in Microsoft Defender. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of a new service offering.

 

 

Your key responsibilities

 

• Architecting and implementation of Defender XDR.
• Perform as the subject matter expert on Microsoft Defender for the customer, use the capabilities of the solution in the daily operational work for the end customer.
• Securing overall cloud environments by applying cybersecurity tools and best practices
• Advise customers on best practices and use cases on how to use this solution to achieve customer end state requirements.
• Content development which includes developing process for automated security event monitoring and alerting along with corresponding event response plans for systems

 

 

Skills and attributes for success

 

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender and related technologies (e.g., Windows Defender, Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for cloud, Defender for IoT).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, with a strong commitment to customer service and teamwork.
• Expertise in use case management in Defender XDR
• Create and maintain documentation related to Microsoft Defender configuration, policies, procedures, and incident response playbooks.
• Expertise in Microsoft Intune for AV policy creation and deployment
• Knowledge in Cloud technologies such as Azure, AWS
• Strong technical knowledge in Windows Server/Linux
• Identify opportunities for performance optimization and efficiency improvements within Microsoft Defender solutions, and implement changes as needed
• Scripting knowledge (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Extensive knowledge of different security threats
• Good knowledge and experience in Security Monitoring
• Good knowledge and experience in Cyber Incident Response

 

 

To qualify for the role, you must have

 

• B. Tech./ B.E. with sound technical skills
• Strong command on verbal and written English language.
• Demonstrate both technical acumen and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Certification in Azure (SC-200, SC-100, SC-900,AZ-500) (any other cloud vendor certification is a plus)

 

 

What working at EY offers

 

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

 

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

 

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

 

 

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Experience Level

Senior Level