Microsoft Defender Specialist

Job overview

The Microsoft Defender Specialist role is onsite in Riverdale Park, MD; compensation is not specified. ENS Solutions provides IT consulting and management services to the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. The specialist implements Microsoft Defender capabilities and deploys related security architectures, while developing procedures and supporting the transition to emerging Microsoft technologies. The role helps test and verify solutions and maintain enterprise security operations.

What you'll do

• Implement Microsoft Defender solutions, including MDE, MDO, MDCA, and MTD
• develop SOPs and TTPs for maintaining agent handlers, repositories, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft 365 Defender, and Defender for Cloud Apps
• deploy architectures based on Microsoft Intune, Endpoint Manager, and 365 Defender Center
• coordinate testing and verification
• support transition from DoD Enterprise Capabilities to emerging Microsoft technologies
• participate in an after-hours on-call rotation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

microsoft defender specialist

riverdale park md

ens solutions

microsoft intune

microsoft defender

powershell

kql

azure

ts/sci clearance

on-call rotation

core hours 6 a.m.–6 p.m.

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage paid by ENS
• 401(k) contribution from day one
• PTO and 11 paid federal holidays
• long- and short-term disability insurance
• group term life insurance
• tuition, certification, and professional development assistance
• relocation assistance.

Why this role

Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a polygraph exam required. Requires experience with Microsoft Intune and Defender, server management, PowerShell and KQL, Azure hybrid environments, Active Directory, and related technologies. Core hours fall between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. during the week. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage paid by ENS, 401(k) contribution from day one, PTO, 11 paid federal holidays, disability and life insurance, tuition and professional development assistance, and relocation assistance.

About the employer

ENS Solutions, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.