Cyber Defense Engineer: Microsoft Defender & Sentinel Expert

FastTek Global; Michigan; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

Vision

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

FastTek Global is seeking a Michigan IT Security Analyst to protect against cyber threats. The role involves monitoring security alerts using Microsoft Defender suite, managing policies across the enterprise, and responding to security incidents.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in IT or cybersecurity, 3-5 years of experience, and relevant cybersecurity certifications. Benefits include major medical coverage, a PTO program, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience managing Microsoft Defender and its components.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, GIAC).
• Ability to guide and influence technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security dashboards and respond to incidents.
• Manage Microsoft Defender security policies and configurations.
• Develop strategies against prevalent malware types.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Analytical skills

Microsoft Defender

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology or cybersecurity

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

FastTek Global is seeking a Michigan IT Security Analyst to protect against cyber threats. The role involves monitoring security alerts using Microsoft Defender suite, managing policies across the enterprise, and responding to security incidents.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in IT or cybersecurity, 3-5 years of experience, and relevant cybersecurity certifications. Benefits include major medical coverage, a PTO program, and a 401(k) plan.