Microsoft Defender Administrator – Endpoint Security

2 days ago

Pune, Maharashtra, India Cybersechire Full time ₹ 6,00,000 - ₹ 18,00,000 per year

Job Title:
 Defender Administrator – Endpoint Security

 
Location:
 Pune (Work from Office)

 
Shift:
 24x7 Rotational

 
Experience:
 3.5 – 5 Years

 
Employment Type: Contractual / Permanent

 
Start Date:
 Immediate Joiners Required

Role Overview

We're seeking an experienced 
Microsoft Defender Administrator
 to manage and optimize enterprise endpoint security operations. The role involves real-time monitoring, incident response, patch management, and endpoint compliance using 
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
 and related tools in a 
24x7 operational environment
.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Monitor, triage, and resolve endpoint security incidents via Defender console and support queues.
  2. Perform 
    root cause analysis
    , identify trends, and implement tactical and long-term fixes.
  3. Conduct 
    endpoint health checks
    , policy enforcement, and compliance monitoring.
  4. Troubleshoot endpoint and agent-related issues using 
    logs, PowerShell, and Defender tools
    .
  5. Manage 
    vulnerability remediation and patch management
     in coordination with IT teams.
  6. Review 
    vulnerability scan reports
     and threat feeds to assess impact and prioritize actions.
  7. Support 
    incident analysis, containment, and remediation
     for malware or suspicious activities.
  8. Apply 
    security patches, updates, and configuration baselines
     as per organizational policy.
  9. Coordinate with vendors and Tier 3 teams for escalations or product-level fixes.
  10. Generate 
    endpoint compliance and incident trend reports
     for management.
  11. Maintain documentation including SOPs, RCA reports, and patching logs.

Required Skills & Experience

  1. 3.5 to 5 years
     of experience in endpoint or security administration.
  2. Hands-on expertise with 
    Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE)
     and 
    Microsoft Security Center
    .
  3. Strong understanding of 
    endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and patch cycles
    .
  4. Familiarity with 
    Windows event logs, PowerShell scripting, and threat analysis
    .
  5. Knowledge of 
    SIEM tools
    , incident response, and compliance frameworks.
  6. Experience working in 
    24x7 support or SOC environments
    .
  7. Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Skills

  1. Microsoft Certifications: 
    SC-200, SC-300, or AZ-500
     preferred.
  2. Exposure to 
    Intune, Defender for Cloud Apps, or Sentinel integration
     is a plus.
  3. Prior experience with 
    Defender ATP configuration, onboarding, and tuning
    .

Soft Skills

  1. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  2. Ability to work independently and under pressure in rotating shifts.
  3. Team player with strong communication and client engagement skills.

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