Microsoft Defender Solutions Architect

ENS Solutions, LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free platinum medical/dental/vision

401k from day 1

PTO + 11 federal holidays

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition & Certification assistance

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

ENS Solutions, LLC is seeking a cybersecurity professional to implement the Microsoft Defender suite and support transition to advanced Microsoft technologies in Washington state. The role covers MDE, MDO, MDCA, and MTD, with deployment of complex architectures using Intune, Endpoint Manager, and 365 Defender center.

The candidate will develop SOPs/TTPS, maintain agent handlers and repositories, and support DoD enterprise security modernization.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing Microsoft Defender Suite (MDE, MDO, MDCA, MTD).
• Experience with server management, virtualization, Windows server administration.
• Experience scripting with PowerShell and KQL.
• Experience with Azure in hybrid environments and AD (on prem/cloud).
• Experience with end-user technology deployments and upgrades.
• Knowledge of Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, and related Microsoft services.
• Must have TS/SCI clearance; willing to take a polygraph exam.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP).
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570.01-M CSP within 60 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Implement Defender suite across endpoints and cloud apps.
• Develop SOPs/TTPS for maintaining agent handlers and repositories.
• Deploy complex architectures based on Intune and Endpoint Manager.
• Coordinate test/verification activities for future deployments.
• Support core hours 6:00 am–6:00 pm and participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

Microsoft Defender Suite

Windows Server Administration

PowerShell

KQL

Azure in Hybrid Environments

End User IT Deployments

DoD 8570 IAT II Certification

TS/SCI clearance

Education

HS diploma or GED; 7+ years IT exp

Associate’s degree; 5+ years

Bachelor’s degree; 3+ years

Tools

PowerShell

KQL

Azure

Active Directory (on prem/cloud)

Intune/Endpoint Manager

Job description

ENS Solutions, LLC is seeking a cybersecurity professional to implement the Microsoft Defender suite and support transition to advanced Microsoft technologies in Washington state. The role covers MDE, MDO, MDCA, and MTD, with deployment of complex architectures using Intune, Endpoint Manager, and 365 Defender center.

The candidate will develop SOPs/TTPS, maintain agent handlers and repositories, and support DoD enterprise security modernization.