GMS-Staff-TechOps-Defender

EY; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support, coaching and feedback

Career development

Flexible work style

Job summary

EY is seeking a CMS-TDR Senior Consultant to join the cyber security team, focusing on Defender XDR and Microsoft Defender. You will act as SME for Defender XDR within CMS-TDR and work with clients to shape and secure their digital environments.

You will architect and implement Defender XDR, advise on best practices, create incident response playbooks, and contribute to cloud security across Azure and AWS. The role demands strong communication, hands-on technical skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• We are seeking a Senior Consultant with Defender XDR expertise and cloud security experience.
• Strong hands-on Defender XDR and Microsoft Defender capabilities required.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Architect Defender XDR implementations for client environments.
• Serve as SME on Microsoft Defender for customers and daily operations.
• Secure cloud environments using cybersecurity tools and best practices.
• Advise on use cases and best practices to meet client requirements.
• Develop content for automated security event monitoring and response playbooks.

Skills

Microsoft Defender

Defender XDR

Cloud security

Documentation

Intune AV policy

Azure

AWS

Windows/Linux

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Security Monitoring

Incident Response

English communication

Education

B.Tech./B.E.

Tools

Defender XDR

Microsoft Defender

Intune

Azure

AWS

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

CMS‑TDR Senior

As part of our EY‑cyber security team, who shall work as SME for Defender XDR security solutions in CMS TDR team

The opportunity

We’re looking for Senior Consultant with expertise in Microsoft Defender. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of a new service offering.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Architecting and implementation of Defender XDR.
• Perform as the subject matter expert on Microsoft Defender for the customer, use the capabilities of the solution in the daily operational work for the end customer.
• Securing overall cloud environments by applying cybersecurity tools and best practices
• Advise customers on best practices and use cases on how to use this solution to achieve customer end state requirements.
• Content development which includes developing process for automated security event monitoring and alerting along with corresponding event response plans for systems

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender and related technologies (e.g., Windows Defender, Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for cloud, Defender for IoT).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, with a strong commitment to customer service and teamwork.
• Expertise in use case management in Defender XDR
• Create and maintain documentation related to Microsoft Defender configuration, policies, procedures, and incident response playbooks.
• Expertise in Microsoft Intune for AV policy creation and deployment
• Knowledge in Cloud technologies such as Azure, AWS
• Strong technical knowledge in Windows Server/Linux
• Identify opportunities for performance optimization and efficiency improvements within Microsoft Defender solutions, and implement changes as needed
• Scripting knowledge (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Extensive knowledge of different security threats
• Good knowledge and experience in Security Monitoring
• Good knowledge and experience in Cyber Incident Response

To qualify for the role, you must have

• B. Tech./ B.E. with sound technical skills
• Strong command on verbal and written English language.
• Demonstrate both technical acumen and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Certification in Azure (SC-200, SC-100, SC-900,AZ-500) (any other cloud vendor certification is a plus)

What Working At EY Offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.