Defender Administrator

- Hands-on experience onboarding Microsoft and Linux servers to Microsoft Defender - Must have managed complex migration projects - Experience with AV exclusion management - Knowledge of Microsoft technologies such as Microsoft Defender for Server, O365, Identity, 365 Defender, and Microsoft Cloud App Security - Good understanding of server Detection and Response (EDR), Threat & Vulnerability Management (TVM), Attack Surface Reduction (ASR), and Auto Investigation and Remediation (AIR) - Experience with Symantec Server Protection (SEPM) - Experience in McAfee/Windows Defender Antivirus policy, group, and task configuration - In-depth knowledge of Windows operating systems (Client 7/8/10 and Server OS 2008/2012/2016) and Linux RHEL - Strong documentation skills for deployment approach and MDE policy creation - Investigative and analytical problem-solving skills across Windows infrastructure - Experience coordinating and maintaining organizational security procedures and practices - Able to remove legacy Antivirus solutions from servers - Hands-on experience in deploying ATP package through GPO, SCCM, or Intune - Good understanding of threat analysis, threat hunting, and remediating security issues on endpoints - Hands-on experience in creation of policy, file exclusions, monitoring dashboard, reporting, etc. - Ability to ensure high level of security controls are deployed on endpoints according to best practices - Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience - Must be willing to work out of hours as needed after supervisor approval