IT Security Engineer – MS Security upgrade

VAT Talent; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 148,000 - 185,000; Part time

Job summary

A tech solutions provider is seeking an experienced IT Security Engineer to enhance security posture through endpoint security upgrades. This hybrid role requires strong knowledge of Active Directory and Microsoft Intune. Ideal for candidates with proven experience in similar positions, it offers a competitive day rate and is contract-based for 6 months with a potential extension. Join us in Sydney to make a significant impact on our security strategy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an IT Security Engineer or similar role.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Intune, and security policies.
• Good troubleshooting, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills.
• Experience implementing Conditional Access and MFA for Microsoft 365.
• Solid troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Upgrade Office devices for modern device management security.
• Implement Conditional Access and MFA for Microsoft 365.
• Design and manage Intune policies for endpoint compliance.
• Support and maintain Active Directory and Windows Server OS.
• Assist with M365 Exchange Online configuration.
• Contribute to patch management, USB restrictions, and data loss prevention initiatives.

Skills

Active Directory (on-prem)

Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager

Security Policies Implementation

Conditional Access & MFA

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder Engagement

Tools

SCCM

M365 Exchange Online

VMware

Job description

Overview

Job title: IT Security Engineer – MS Security upgrade

Location: Sydney / Hybrid

Contract: 6 months (with potential extension)

Day rate: Competitive (ABN)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced IT Security Engineer – MS Security upgrade for a 6-month contract. This role will focus on strengthening our security posture by upgrading endpoint security, identity, and access management controls across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Upgrade Office devices to align with a modern device management security posture, including device encryption and a Standard Operating Environment (SOE).


• Implement and enforce Conditional Access and MFA for Microsoft 365 access.


• Design, configure, and manage Intune policies for endpoint compliance.


• Support and maintain Active Directory (on-prem), Domain Controllers, and Windows Server OS.


• Assist with M365 Exchange Online configuration and access restrictions.


• Contribute to patch management, USB restrictions, and data loss prevention initiatives.

About You

• Proven experience as an IT Security Engineer, Endpoint Engineer, or similar role.


• Strong hands-on knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Active Directory (on-prem), Domain Controllers
  
  
  • Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager policies
  
  
  • Conditional Access & MFA
  
  
  
  


• Nice to have: SCCM, M365 Exchange Online, VMware.


• Strong troubleshooting, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills.


• Contract: 6-Month Contract (potential to extend).


• Hybrid role: mix of onsite and remote work.


• Day rate on ABN.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology and Consulting

Industries

• Technology, Information and Media, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Data Infrastructure and Analytics