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Role Title

Technical Delivery Specialist – Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Location

Fully Remote (occasional travel to London)

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.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Familiarity with Azure Arc, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and multi‑cloud EDR integration.
  • Background in cyber security operations or secure infrastructure delivery.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Information Technology

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Location:
England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£100,000 - £125,000
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
IT & Technology