Defender Administrator – 2-Month Hybrid Contract

Onyx-Conseil; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity consulting firm is seeking a Defender Administrator for a hybrid role, primarily in Warrington or Gloucester. The position involves migrating legacy antivirus solutions to Microsoft Defender on Windows and Linux servers, validating AV policies, and implementing security measures. Candidates must have hands-on experience managing complex migrations and be knowledgeable in Microsoft technologies. Additionally, those with high-level security clearance are encouraged to apply. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a significant cybersecurity project.

Qualifications

• Hands on experience with MS and Linux server onboarding to Microsoft Defender.
• Managed complex migration projects successfully.
• Knowledge in AV exclusion management and Microsoft technologies.

Responsibilities

• Migrate legacy antivirus solutions to Microsoft Windows Defender on servers.
• Validate current AV exclusion policies.
• Implement MDE policies for enhanced security.

Skills

Onboarding MS and Linux servers to Microsoft Defender

Complex migration management

AV exclusion management

Microsoft Defender technologies knowledge

Server Detection and Response (EDR)

Symantec server Protection experience

McAfee/Windows Defender Antivirus Policy

Windows and Linux OS knowledge

Analytical problem-solving skills

End to end Support Coverage for Microsoft Defender

Job description

A leading cybersecurity consulting firm is seeking a Defender Administrator for a hybrid role, primarily in Warrington or Gloucester. The position involves migrating legacy antivirus solutions to Microsoft Defender on Windows and Linux servers, validating AV policies, and implementing security measures. Candidates must have hands-on experience managing complex migrations and be knowledgeable in Microsoft technologies. Additionally, those with high-level security clearance are encouraged to apply. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a significant cybersecurity project.