Job Title : Manager / Senior Manager - Microsoft Defender Specialist
Location : Mumbai
Experience : 5+ years
Job Overview :
We are seeking a skilled Manager / Senior Manager with hands-on expertise in Microsoft Defender security solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of Microsoft Defender across Endpoint, Identity, Cloud, and Office 365 environments. The role demands strong technical capabilities, incident response skills, and collaboration with IT and SOC teams to enhance the organization's security posture.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, deploy, configure, and maintain Microsoft Defender solutions (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud, and Office 365).
- Monitor security events and investigate incidents using Microsoft 365 Defender and Microsoft Sentinel.
- Perform proactive threat hunting and develop custom threat detections using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
- Collaborate closely with IT, SOC, and cybersecurity teams to ensure full integration and effective operation of Defender tools.
- Fine-tune policies, rules, and alerts to minimize false positives and optimize threat detection capabilities.
- Conduct regular security assessments, leveraging Microsoft Secure Score and compliance reports to identify and address gaps.
- Develop, document, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for incident response, threat remediation, and escalation processes.
- Participate in triage, investigation, root cause analysis, and detailed reporting of security incidents.
- Continuously track and adopt new Defender features, threat intelligence, and best practices.
- Create detailed analysis reports and presentations (PPTs) for management and stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications :
Microsoft Certifications (any of the following) :1. SC-200 : Microsoft Security Operations Analyst
2. SC-300 : Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator
3. AZ-500 : Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate
Strong experience working in hybrid cloud environments (Azure + On-premises).Good understanding of compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, etc.Familiarity with automated incident response and SOAR platforms.Required Skills :
In-depth technical knowledge of Microsoft Defender suite and Microsoft Sentinel.Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams.Ability to work efficiently under pressure, managing multiple priorities simultaneously.Proficiency in creating detailed security reports and professional presentations with actionable insights.ref : hirist.tech)