Microsoft Defender Administrator – Endpoint Security
3 days ago
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
- Monitor, triage, and resolve endpoint security incidents via Defender console and support queues.
- Perform
root cause analysis
, identify trends, and implement tactical and long-term fixes. - Conduct
endpoint health checks
, policy enforcement, and compliance monitoring. - Troubleshoot endpoint and agent-related issues using
logs, PowerShell, and Defender tools
. - Manage
vulnerability remediation and patch management
in coordination with IT teams. - Review
vulnerability scan reports
and threat feeds to assess impact and prioritize actions. - Support
incident analysis, containment, and remediation
for malware or suspicious activities. - Apply
security patches, updates, and configuration baselines
as per organizational policy. - Coordinate with vendors and Tier 3 teams for escalations or product-level fixes.
- Generate
endpoint compliance and incident trend reports
for management. - Maintain documentation including SOPs, RCA reports, and patching logs.
Required Skills & Experience
- 3.5 to 5 years
of experience in endpoint or security administration. - Hands-on expertise with
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE)
and
Microsoft Security Center
. - Strong understanding of
endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and patch cycles
. - Familiarity with
Windows event logs, PowerShell scripting, and threat analysis
. - Knowledge of
SIEM tools
, incident response, and compliance frameworks. - Experience working in
24x7 support or SOC environments
. - Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
Preferred Skills
- Microsoft Certifications:
SC-200, SC-300, or AZ-500
preferred. - Exposure to
Intune, Defender for Cloud Apps, or Sentinel integration
is a plus. - Prior experience with
Defender ATP configuration, onboarding, and tuning
.
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure in rotating shifts.
- Team player with strong communication and client engagement skills.
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