Senior Microsoft Defender Consultant

EY; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EY India in Chennai is seeking a Cms-Tdr Senior Consultant to act as SME for Defender XDR security solutions within the CMS TDR team. You will architect and implement Defender XDR deployments and serve as the subject matter expert for customers.

The role emphasizes hands-on Defender capabilities, cloud security across Azure and AWS, scripting in Python/Bash/PowerShell, and developing playbooks and incident response processes to strengthen client security postures.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Defender XDR expertise

Windows Server knowledge

Linux knowledge

Cloud knowledge (Azure)

Cloud knowledge (AWS)

Scripting (Python/Bash/PowerShell)

Use-case management in Defender XDR

Documentation & playbooks

Intune AV policy

Cybersecurity monitoring

Incident response

English communication

Teamwork & collaboration

Education

B.Tech./B.E. in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Defender XDR

Defender for Cloud

Defender for IoT

Microsoft Intune

Azure

AWS

Job description

Job Summary

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

Were 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)