GMS-Staff-TechOps-Defender

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support and coaching

Career development opportunities

Flexible work approach

Job summary

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd is seeking a Senior Consultant to join the CMS-TDR cyber security team, focusing on Defender XDR engagements. You will be the SME for Defender XDR and drive security outcomes for customers across cloud and on‑prem environments.

Responsibilities include architecting Defender XDR implementations, advising on best practices, creating automated monitoring processes, and developing incident response playbooks.

Qualifications

• B.Tech./B.E. with sound technical skills.
• Strong command on verbal and written English.
• Demonstrate technical acumen and critical thinking.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Azure (SC-200, SC-100, SC-900, AZ-500) or other cloud certs are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architecting and implementation of Defender XDR.
• Perform as the SME on Microsoft Defender for the customer.
• Secure cloud environments with cybersecurity tools and best practices.
• Advise customers on best practices and use cases.
• Develop automated security event monitoring and response playbooks.

Skills

Defender XDR

Microsoft Defender

Azure

AWS

Intune

Windows/Linux

Scripting

Security Monitoring

Incident Response

Education

B.Tech./B.E.

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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.
• 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

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