Cyber Security Specialist - Microsoft Defender

Shift : Singapore Shift (6 AM to 3 PM IST)

Employment type : Contract-to-Hire

Joining date : Approximately 03 Weeks

Job Summary :

Seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Specialist in Microsoft technology to consult, design, implement and maintain security solutions across Microsoft environments including and not limited to Microsoft 365, Azure, Microsoft Defender, Purview and Entra. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in securing cloud and hybrid infrastructures, enforcing compliance policies, managing identity and access and detecting / responding to threats using Microsofts security stack. The role demands clear stakeholder engagement, precise communication, and presentation skills at executive and technical levels.

Key Responsibilities :

• Consult, design and implement cybersecurity controls across Microsoft platforms, including :
• Microsoft Defender XDR
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Microsoft Purview
• Microsoft Entra plus 3rd party MFA solutions
• Encryption & Key Management Infrastructure
• Able to perform vulnerability assessments and remediation in Azure and On-prem environments
• Develop conditional access policies, privileged identity management (PIM) and identity lifecycle

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