Opdrachtomschrijving

Position Overview:

As a Microsoft Defender Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the security and protection of an organization's digital assets by leveraging Microsoft Defender solutions. Your expertise will be focused on configuring, managing, and optimizing Microsoft Defender products to detect, prevent, and respond to various cyber threats. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement robust security strategies that safeguard the organization's systems, networks, and data.

Key Responsibilities:

1.    Experience with implementing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and operational activities.
2.    Experience with implementing baseline policies.
3.    Experience with configuring ASR and EDR policies.
4.    Experience with the M365 Defender console and theMicrosoft Defender for Office console.
5.    Experience in Domain & Exchange environment.
6.    Experience with policy creation based on requirement.
7.    Experience with policy deployment using different methods.
8.    Experience with Troubleshooting & Validation
9.    Experience Microsoft cloud App security Portal.
10.    Experience with design document preparation and client interaction.
11.    Experience with the implementation of containers /servers into MDC (Microsoft Defender for Cloud)
12.    Experience withn configuratiring Azure Arc
13.    Work with Cloud security teams to understand current cloud deployment architectures.
14.    Assess and prioritize findings in order to formulate risk mitigation advise.
15.    Experience with remediation strategies and operational procedures.
16.    Experience with securing Azure Cloud environments.
17.    Ability to connect with other cloud teams to mitigate vulnerabilities.
18.    Experience with onboarding Cloud environments such as for example Azure, AWS or GCP into MDC.
19.    Solid knowledge and understanding of the Microsoft Azure platform with Defender for cloud integration.

Qualifications and Requirements:
- Local Dutch(C1/C2 proficiency in reading, wring & speaking) with good English proficiency
- A minimum of 3+ years of experience in relevant areas
- Relevant industry certifications such as Microsoft Certified: AZ-500/MS-500, SC-100, SC-300 etc.
- Extensive experience in configuring and managing Microsoft Defender products, including strong familiarity with Microsoft Defender ATP.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation for security tasks using PowerShell, Python, or similar tools.
- Deep understanding of modern cyber threats, attack techniques, and security mitigation strategies.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for incident investigation and threat analysis.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Working Conditions:
- This role may require occasional on-call availability for responding to critical security incidents.
- Collaborate with IT, Security Operations, and Incident Response teams to ensure comprehensive security coverage.
- Stay informed about the latest Microsoft Defender features, security enhancements, and threat landscape.

Note: This job description provides a general outline and can be tailored to match the specific needs of the organization and the evolving landscape of Microsoft Defender products and security practices.