Microsoft Defender Specialist - Active TS/SCI with CI Poly

ENS Solutions, LLC

College Park (MD)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

10 hours ago

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Free Platinum-Level Medical/Dental/V…

401k Contribution from Day 1

PTO + 11 Paid Federal Holidays

Disability Insurance

Group Term Life Insurance

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Job summary

ENS Solutions, LLC is seeking a security-focused IT professional to implement Microsoft Defender across MDE, MDO, MDCA, and MTD and to support deployment of complex architectures with Intune, Endpoint Manager, and 365 Defender center.

The role requires crafting SOPs/TTPS, coordinating testing, and aiding the transition from DoD capabilities to emerging Microsoft technologies while maintaining on-call readiness.

Qualifications

Experience with Microsoft Defender suite including MDE, MDO, MDCA, and MTD.
Experience with Microsoft Intune, Endpoint Manager, and 365 Defender.
Experience with server management, virtualization, and Windows Server administration.
Scripting experience with PowerShell and KQL.
Experience with Azure in hybrid environments and AD (on-prem and cloud).
DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification or equivalent readiness to obtain within 60 days.
Ability to work core hours 6:00 am–6:00 pm and participate in on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

Implement the Microsoft Defender solution across MDE, MDO, MDCA, and MTD.
Develop SOPs/TTPS for maintaining agent handlers and Microsoft security tooling.
Deploy complex architectures based on Intune, Endpoint Manager, and Defender centers.
Coordinate testing and verification for future implementation.
Support transition from DoD Enterprise Capabilities to new Microsoft technologies.

Skills

Microsoft Defender Suite

Microsoft Intune

PowerShell

KQL

Azure Hybrid / AD & Group Policy

End-user tech deployments

MDE, MDO, MDCA, MTD support

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Implementing the Microsoft Defender solution and supporting the transition to emerging Microsoft technologies. Experience with the Microsoft Defender Suite including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), Microsoft Defender for Office (MDO), Defender Cloud Apps (MDCA), and Mobile Threat Defender (MTD) is needed, and to assist with deployment of complex architectures based on Microsoft Intune, Endpoint manager, and 365 Defender center.

In addition to implementing the Microsoft Defender solution including MDE, MDO, MDCA, and MTD, this position will be responsible for developing SOPs/TTPS for maintaining agent handlers, repositories, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft 365 Defender, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps and support the transition from DoD Enterprise Capabilities to emerging Microsoft technologies.

This position will deploy complex architectures based on Microsoft Intune, Endpoint manager, and 365 Defender center, coordinating efforts to test and verify solutions for future implementation. This position requires the ability to work core hours between 6:00 am to 6:00 pm during the week and participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support.

Requirements

Experience with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Defender
Experience with server management, including virtualization, and Windows server administration
Experience with scripting languages, including PowerShell and KQL
Experience with Azure in hybrid environments, Active Directory on prem and cloud, and Group Policies
Experience with end user technology deployments and upgrades
Experience with supporting Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), Microsoft Defender for Office (MDO), Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Mobile Threat Defense (MTD), Microsoft Endpoint Manager Admin Center, Microsoft Security Administration, Microsoft Office 365, and Microsoft Configuration management service center
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities, Associate's degree and 5+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities, or Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities
DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, including CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP Certification
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification within 60 days of start date

Optional Qualifications

Experience in managing and administrating systems associated with software deployments, patches, and scripts to a large enterprise environment
Experience in collaborating with peers and managers to identify, manage, and generate appropriate reporting and metrics standards based on deployments and management needs
Experience with managing complex IT projects involving multiple teams or organizations
Experience with tracking and resolving incidents via ticket queue
Experience with providing hands on PC and mobile support to end users
Ability to be an active member and solve problems by recommending outside-the-box, cost effective solutions
Ability to pay strict attention to detail
Possession of excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Essential Network Security (ENS) Solutions, LLC is a service-disabled veteran owned, highly regarded IT consulting and management firm. ENS consults for the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) providing innovative solutions in the core competency area of Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM), Software Development, Cyber and Network Security, System Engineering, Program/Project Management, IT support, Solutions, and Services that yield enduring results. Our strong technical and management experts have been able to maintain a standard of excellence in their relationships while delivering innovative, scalable and collaborative infrastructure to our clients.

Why ENS?