Job Description

Role: Microsoft Cloud Security Consultant - MS Defender SME

Location: Hybrid - Mostly WFH with some in person interaction required n Edinburgh.

Salary: £60-95K (DOE) + bonus & benefits

Role Overview:

As a Microsoft Cloud Security Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing security solutions centred around Microsoft Defender technologies. Your expertise will be critical in ensuring robust architecture, effective threat detection, and efficient incident response for customers. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional customer and internal teams to enhance security posture and safeguard the customer's assets.

Responsibilities:

Architecture and Design:

Develop and maintain blueprints for Microsoft Defender solutions (Endpoint, Cloud, Office, XDR, Identity, Cloud Apps, IoT).
Align security controls with best practices.
Seamlessly integrate Defender components.

Implementation and Optimization:

Deploy and configure Microsoft Defender tools.
Optimize security policies and alerts.
Conduct vulnerability assessments.

Expertise in Microsoft Defender:

Stay updated on features and best practices.
Guide operational teams.

Secondary Experience:

Familiarity with Entra, Azure Sentinel, and Microsoft Purview.
Integrate Defender with broader security ecosystem.

Skills:

Expertise in Microsoft Defender products.
Communication and collaboration skills.
Desirable certifications: SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, AZ-500.

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