Lead - Vulnerability (MS Defender) Specialist

Michael Page; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Engaging work environment

Exposure to cutting-edge tools

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Lead - Vulnerability to join an established organization in the industrial automation industry in India. The role involves implementing and maintaining Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and managing the vulnerability management lifecycle for various endpoints including Windows, macOS, and Linux.

The ideal candidate will have at least a Bachelor’s degree in computer science and a minimum of 5 years' experience with Microsoft Defender or equivalent platforms, along with strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to vulnerability management. Competitive remuneration and a collaborative environment await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with Microsoft Defender or similar EDR platforms.
• 5+ years experience in vulnerability management for endpoints.
• 3+ years experience managing Microsoft Intune.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows internals and familiarity with macOS and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Microsoft Defender for Endpoint across devices.
• Manage the vulnerability management lifecycle including scanning, triage, and remediation.
• Deploy and manage Microsoft Intune for endpoint security.
• Collaborate with IT to drive remediation and validate fixes.

Skills

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Vulnerability management

Microsoft Intune

Scripting/Automation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organization in the Industrial automation industry, known for its innovative solutions and strong presence in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. As a medium-sized company, they focus on delivering high-quality services and products to their clientele.

Job Description

Your job:

• Implement, configure, and maintain Microsoft Defender for Endpoint across Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints, including onboarding, configuration baselines, and policy management.
• Operate MDE features such as attack surface reduction (ASR), application control (e.g., AppLocker/WDAC policies), Controlled Folder Access, Exploit Protection, and EDR-managed remediation.
• Run and manage the vulnerability management lifecycle for endpoints: scan scheduling, authenticated scanning, triage of findings, exploitability assessment, prioritization, SLA assignment, remediation coordination, verification, and reporting.
• Deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Intune (device enrolment, configuration profiles, compliance policies, device compliance reporting, app protection, conditional access posture) to ensure endpoint security posture and integration with Defender.
• Collaborate closely with patch management, IT operations, application owners, and engineering teams to drive remediation, validate fixes, and close risk gaps.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Lead - Vulnerability should have:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• Must have team‑leading experience.
• 5+ years Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or equivalent EDR platform experience (deployment, configuration, hunting, investigations, automated response).
• 5+ years practical experience in vulnerability management for endpoints (scanning, triage, prioritization, remediation coordination).
• 3+ years' experience managing Microsoft Intune (device enrolment, configuration profiles, compliance policies, application protection, conditional access integration).
• Advanced knowledge of Windows internals (processes, services, registry, event/log structures) and good exposure to macOS and Linux endpoint artifacts.
• Deep knowledge of endpoint and strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Understanding of remediation packages in Intune or SCCM & Windows OS.
• Scripting and automation knowledge – preferred PowerShell.

What's on Offer

• An opportunity to work in a medium-sized, established company in the mechanical industry.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Engaging and innovative work environment in the technology department.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge tools and practices in vulnerability management.
• Comprehensive support and collaboration with experienced professionals.