Role Title: Technical Delivery Specialist – Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Location: Fully Remote (occasional travel to London)
Rate: £600 per day (Inside IR35)
Clearance: Active SC Clearance required until at least 2029 – must have used SC within the last 12 months
Overview:
Seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Specialist to support the ongoing rollout and optimisation of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) across on-premise, Azure, and AWS environments. This role focuses on hands-on delivery, technical configuration, and proactive stakeholder engagement to ensure effective protection and seamless integration across complex enterprise systems.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead onboarding and deployment of new assets into the existing MDE tenant across multi-cloud and on-prem environments.
* Configure, test, and optimise Defender for Endpoint policies, ASR rules, and security baselines.
* Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to ensure alignment, transparency, and progress reporting.
* Conduct troubleshooting, testing, and continuous improvement of MDE configurations.
* Support SOC and operational teams with technical expertise and best practice implementation.
* Review designs and implementations to ensure secure, efficient, and “secure by design” delivery.
Essential Experience:
* Proven hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint in enterprise or government environments.
* Strong understanding of endpoint protection across Azure, AWS, and on-premises.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate and engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Experience leading technical delivery and configuration in complex, fast-paced environments.
Desirable:
* Familiarity with Azure Arc, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and multi-cloud EDR integration.
* Background in cyber security operations or secure infrastructure delivery.
* Scripting experience (e.g. PowerShell) for deployment automation.