EDR Administrator

KPMG entities in India are professional services firm(s). These Indian member firms are affiliated with KPMG International Limited. KPMG was established in India in August 1993. Our professionals leverage the global network of firms, and are conversant with local laws, regulations, markets and competition. KPMG has offices across India in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurugram, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Vadodara and Vijayawada. 

KPMG entities in India offer services to national and international clients in India across sectors. We strive to provide rapid, performance-based, industry-focused and technology-enabled services, which reflect a shared knowledge of global and local industries and our experience of the Indian business environment

• Manage and administer the CrowdStrike Falcon/Microsoft Defender for Endpoint platform to ensure effective endpoint security across the organization.
• Deploy and configure CrowdStrike Falcon agents/MDE agents on endpoints, servers, and other devices.
• Monitor the health and performance of the CrowdStrike Falcon/MDE environment, including detection rates and response times.
• Develop and implement security policies, rules, and configurations within the CrowdStrike Falcon console.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Collaborate with other IT and security teams to integrate CrowdStrike Falcon/MDE with existing security tools and processes.
• Provide training and guidance to end-users and other IT staff on the proper use and management of CrowdStrike Falcon.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest security threats and trends, and continuously enhance the organization's security posture using CrowdStrike Falcon/MDE.

•  Proven experience as a system administrator or security analyst, preferably with a focus on endpoint security.
•  Certification in CrowdStrike Falcon administration or equivalent experience.
• In-depth understanding of endpoint security concepts, including malware detection, prevention, and response.
•  Proficiency in deploying and configuring security tools and agents, with specific experience in CrowdStrike Falcon/MDE preferred.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and cloud environments.
• Experience in developing and implementing security policies and configurations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving security issues.
• Understanding of Network protocols and communications.
• Technical expertise in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint/ Microsoft Defender for Identity.
• Hand-on experience in writing complex/advanced KQL queries.
• Understanding of Linux operating systems.
• Understanding of Windows Operating System and deployment on Azure.
• Administration of M365D portal.
• Familiarity with windows Azure infrastructure components and services.
• Understanding of various security tools and platforms like MCAS, MDI, MDAV, MIP, Intune etc.

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