Implementation Team

We are looking for an experienced Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) SME / Implementation Team Lead to lead enterprise-wide endpoint security implementation and migration activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for translating approved MDE designs into production-ready configurations, leading endpoint onboarding and security policy deployment, and managing migrations from existing antivirus/EDR platforms to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Microsoft Defender for Endpoint implementation activities covering:

• Endpoint onboarding

• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

• Microsoft Defender Antivirus

• Attack Surface Reduction (ASR)

• Endpoint Security

• Device Control

• Web Protection

• Network Protection

• Automated Investigation and Remediation

• Indicators

• Advanced Hunting

• Threat & Vulnerability Management

• Lead migration from existing antivirus, EDR, or endpoint-protection platforms to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.

• Manage migration activities including:

• Endpoint discovery

• Compatibility assessment

• Coexistence/passive mode

• Pilot groups

• Deployment rings

• Phased enforcement

• Production cutover

• Validation

• Rollback planning

• Legacy agent removal

• Translate approved MDE architecture and detailed designs into:

• Configuration workbooks

• Implementation plans

• Build procedures

• Migration procedures

• Test cases

• Deployment plans

• Technical documentation