Cyber Security & Microsoft Endpoint Security Intern

Powerdata Group Consulting; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from experienced consultants

Job summary

Powerdata Group is seeking a Cyber Security Intern to support the implementation of Microsoft security controls across Windows endpoints and Microsoft 365 environments. You will gain hands-on experience with Defender, Intune, Entra ID, and security hardening under mentorship.

This internship is ideal for a student or recent graduate with exposure to Microsoft security technologies and a desire to implement enterprise security controls. Opportunity for ongoing employment may arise.

Qualifications

• Exposure to Microsoft security technologies and practical experience preferred.
• Candidate should be studying or recently graduated in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Microsoft Defender security recommendations and ASR rule testing.
• Configure and test Intune policies and Windows security baselines.
• Support LDAP Signing, NTLM reduction, SMB signing and MFA implementation.
• Review vulnerability reports and aid remediation and patching.
• Create implementation guides and document testing procedures for audits.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Written communication

Willingness to learn

Procedural rigor

Education

Currently studying or recent graduate in Cyber Security / IT / CS / IS / Network Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy (GPO)

PowerShell

Microsoft 365 Administration

Job description

Cyber Security & Microsoft Endpoint Security Intern

Powerdata Group is an Australian ICT consulting company specialising in Data Analytics, AI, Cyber Security, Cloud and Digital Transformation solutions for government and enterprise clients.

We are seeking a motivated Cyber Security Intern to assist with the implementation of Microsoft security controls across Windows endpoints and Microsoft 365 environments. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender, Intune, Entra ID, security hardening, vulnerability remediation and security compliance frameworks.

About Powerdata Group

Powerdata Group is an Australian ICT consulting company specialising in Data Analytics, AI, Cyber Security, Cloud and Digital Transformation solutions for government and enterprise clients.

We are seeking a motivated Cyber Security Intern to assist with the implementation of Microsoft security controls across Windows endpoints and Microsoft 365 environments. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender, Intune, Entra ID, security hardening, vulnerability remediation and security compliance frameworks.

Position Summary

The Cyber Security Intern will work with our technical consultants to implement and validate Microsoft-recommended security controls across Windows workstations and servers.

This role is ideal for a student or recent graduate who has exposure to Microsoft security technologies and wants practical experience implementing enterprise security controls.

Responsibilities

Microsoft Security Hardening

• Assist with implementation of Microsoft Defender security recommendations
• Configure and test Microsoft Defender Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) rules
• Support implementation of Credential Guard and BitLocker
• Assist with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) configuration
• Review and remediate Microsoft Secure Score recommendations
• Validate security baselines and hardening controls

Endpoint Management

• Configure and troubleshoot Microsoft Intune policies
• Assist with Windows security baseline deployments
• Support device compliance policy implementation
• Test Group Policy and Intune configuration changes

Identity & Authentication Security

• Assist in implementing:
  • LDAP Signing
  • LDAP Channel Binding
  • NTLM Reduction/Removal
  • SMB Signing
  • Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Conditional Access Policies

Vulnerability Management

• Review vulnerability assessment reports
• Assist with remediation of identified vulnerabilities
• Monitor Defender Vulnerability Management findings
• Validate patch deployment and update compliance

Security Documentation

• Create implementation guides
• Document testing procedures
• Record security configuration changes
• Assist with audit and compliance evidence collection

Essential Skills

Technical

• Exposure to one or more of:
• Microsoft Intune
• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Windows Server
• Active Directory
• Group Policy (GPO)
• PowerShell
• Microsoft 365 Administration

Knowledge

• Basic understanding of:
• Windows Security
• Active Directory Authentication
• Network Security Fundamentals
• Endpoint Security
• Cyber Security Concepts
• Vulnerability Management

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Attention to detail
• Good written communication
• Ability to follow technical procedures
• Willingness to learn new technologies

Desirable Skills

• Experience with any of the following would be highly regarded:
• Credential Guard
• Attack Surface Reduction Rules
• Microsoft Secure Score
• CIS Benchmarks
• Essential Eight
• BitLocker
• Defender Vulnerability Management
• Azure Security
• Microsoft Security Compliance Toolkit
• Security hardening projects
• Security assessments or penetration testing

Qualifications

• Currently studying or recently completed:
  • Cyber Security
  • Information Technology
  • Computer Science
  • Information Systems
  • Network Engineering

Microsoft certifications are advantageous but not required:

• SC-900
• AZ-900
• MS-900
• SC-200
• SC-300

What You'll Gain

• Real-world Microsoft security implementation experience
• Exposure to government and enterprise security environments
• Hands-on Defender and Intune administration experience
• Exposure to Essential Eight and security compliance frameworks
• Mentoring from experienced consultants
• Potential pathway to ongoing employment

Requirements

1. Attack Surface Reduction Experience

Have you ever configured or tested Microsoft Defender Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) rules? If yes, which rules have you worked with and how did you validate that they were operating correctly?

Looking for: Hands-on Defender experience, not just theoretical knowledge.

2. Intune & Endpoint Security

Describe a Microsoft Intune policy that you have created or modified. What problem was it solving and how did you deploy and test it?

Looking for: Practical configuration experience.

3. Active Directory Security

What is LDAP Signing and why would an organisation want to implement it? Have you ever participated in a project involving Active Directory security hardening?

Looking for: Understanding of directory security and authentication controls.

4. Vulnerability Remediation

Tell us about a security vulnerability or security recommendation you helped investigate or remediate. What was the issue and what actions did you take?

Looking for: Problem solving and practical security exposure.

5. PowerShell & Automation

Can you provide an example of a PowerShell script you have written or modified? What did it do and how was it used?

Looking for: Ability to automate security and endpoint management tasks.