Negotiable
Inside
Remote
London
Summary: We are seeking a Microsoft Defender Subject Matter Expert (SME) who is fluent in Italian to lead advanced security deployments across various platforms including endpoints, email, identity, and cloud. The role focuses on ensuring robust protection and compliance within the Microsoft security ecosystem. This position is remote and is offered on an 18-month PAYE contract with a leading technology giant.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deploy and configure Microsoft Defender solutions:
- Defender for Endpoint (EDR)
- Defender for Office 365 (Safe Links, Safe Attachments)
- Defender for Identity (AD attack detection)
- Defender for Cloud (CSPM & workload protection)
- Integrate with Intune, Conditional Access, and Microsoft Sentinel.
- Apply Microsoft Security Baselines and ASR rules.
- Monitor and improve Secure Score posture.
- Provide guidance on automated investigation and threat hunting.
Key Skills:
- Expertise in Microsoft Defender suite and Microsoft 365 security.
- Strong knowledge of Intune, Conditional Access, and Azure security.
- Experience with enterprise-scale security deployments.
- Ability to interpret and improve Secure Score metrics.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Microsoft Defender SME - Italian Speakers
Contract: 18-month PAYE
Location: Remote (UK)
Client: Leading Technology Giant
Role Summary
We are looking for a Microsoft Defender Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead advanced security deployments across endpoints, email, identity, and cloud. This role ensures robust protection, compliance, and integration with Microsoft security ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
- Deploy and configure Microsoft Defender solutions:
- Defender for Endpoint (EDR)
- Defender for Office 365 (Safe Links, Safe Attachments)
- Defender for Identity (AD attack detection)
- Defender for Cloud (CSPM & workload protection)
- Integrate with Intune, Conditional Access, and Microsoft Sentinel.
- Apply Microsoft Security Baselines and ASR rules.
- Monitor and improve Secure Score posture.
- Provide guidance on automated investigation and threat hunting.
Required Skills
- Expertise in Microsoft Defender suite and Microsoft 365 security.
- Strong knowledge of Intune, Conditional Access, and Azure security.
- Experience with enterprise-scale security deployments.
- Ability to interpret and improve Secure Score metrics.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with FastTrack methodology.
- Experience with Microsoft Sentinel and advanced threat analytics.
- Strong communication and advisory skills for customer engagement.
Impact
Deliver unified, AI-driven security across endpoints, email, identity, and cloud, reducing risk and simplifying compliance.