Contract: 12 months (Ext)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Microsoft EDR Consultant to design, implement, and optimize Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in endpoint security, threat detection, and incident response, ensuring a strong cybersecurity posture for organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

✅ Deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) across enterprise environments.

✅ Monitor security alerts and investigate potential threats using Defender, Sentinel, and other security tools.

✅ Develop and implement endpoint security policies aligned with best practices and compliance standards.

✅ Perform threat hunting, malware analysis, and endpoint forensics to enhance security resilience.

✅ Integrate EDR solutions with SIEM platforms (Azure Sentinel, Splunk, etc.) for improved threat detection.

✅ Provide technical guidance, documentation, and knowledge transfer to internal teams.

✅ Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and Microsoft security enhancements.

Required Skills & Experience:

🔹 3+ years of experience in EDR deployment, security operations, or endpoint protection.

🔹 Expertise in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint configuration, administration, and optimization.

🔹 Strong understanding of Windows security, attack techniques (MITRE ATT&CK framework), and threat hunting.

🔹 Experience with PowerShell scripting for security automation.

🔹 Knowledge of Microsoft security ecosystem (Defender XDR, Intune, Azure AD, Sentinel).

🔹 Familiarity with incident response, malware analysis, and forensic investigations.

🔹 Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Certifications:

✔ Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)

✔ Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)

✔ Microsoft Certified: Defender for Endpoint Specialist (MD-101 or equivalent)