MicroSoft Security Developer - Contract - Melbourne

Hastha Solutions; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hastha Solutions in Melbourne seeks a Senior Microsoft Security Developer to deliver Level 3 operational support and security engineering across Defender Suite, Entra ID, and Purview. You will enhance Secure Score, implement identity protection, and support governance reviews.

The role covers Azure security, data protection, and incident response for a 6‑month contract, working on site in Melbourne. Australian citizens/PR preferred.

Qualifications

• Senior cybersecurity professional with hands-on Microsoft security experience.
• Experience across Defender Suite, Entra ID, Purview, and Azure security governance.
• Familiarity with Essential Eight, Zero Trust, and cloud security principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide Level 3 operational support for Microsoft security platforms.
• Maintain and improve Microsoft Secure Score per government standards.
• Support and optimise Microsoft Defender Suite (Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, Cloud Apps).
• Configure and support identity security using Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, and identity protection.
• Implement data protection controls using Microsoft Purview (DLP, Information Protection, Insider Risk).
• Provide Azure security support, including policies, logging, RBAC, encryption, key vaults, landing zone advisory.

Skills

Microsoft Defender Suite

Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft Purview

Azure security

Zero Trust

Essential Eight

Stakeholder communication

Job description

MicroSoft Security Developer - Contract - Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia | Posted on 07/21/2026

Urgent requirement of MicroSoft Security Developer - Contract - Melbourne

Requirements

Role Overview

• Senior-level Microsoft security professional providing operational support, engineering, and security improvements.
• Supports SOC-aligned operations and enterprise cybersecurity posture.
• Acts as a technical SME across Microsoft security platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Level 3 operational support for Microsoft security platforms.
• Maintain and improve Microsoft Secure Score in line with government standards.
• Support and optimise Microsoft Defender Suite (Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, Cloud Apps).
• Implement and manage endpoint security, ASR rules, Intune, and device hardening.
• Configure and support identity security using Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, and identity protection.
• Implement data protection controls using Microsoft Purview (DLP, Information Protection, Insider Risk).
• Provide Azure security support, including policies, logging, RBAC, encryption, key vaults, and landing zone advisory.
• Support incident response, threat investigation, and remediation.
• Contribute to security architecture, design, and roadmap initiatives.
• Produce operational documentation, runbooks, and configurations.
• Deliver knowledge transfer and training to internal teams.
• Participate in governance forums (Architecture and Change reviews).
• Collaborate with SOC, assurance partners, and other service providers.

Skills & Experience

• 5–10+ years of cybersecurity experience (Senior / SME level).
• Strong hands‑on experience with:
  • Microsoft Defender Suite
  • Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
  • Microsoft Purview
  • Azure security and governance
• Experience with Essential Eight, Zero Trust, and cloud security principles.
• Strong troubleshooting, advisory, and stakeholder communication skills.

Certifications (Preferred)

• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent (desirable).

Duration: 06 Months and possible extension

Eligibility: Australian/NZ Citizens/PR Holders only