MS Defender Endpoint/Cyber Threat Detection Analyst
Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Connected Logistics is looking for a Microsoft Defender Endpoint (DfE) Support Analyst/ Cyber Threat Detection Analyst to assist GPO in the development, maintenance, and maturing of the current GPO IT Zero Trust Architecture.
The Microsoft DfE Support Analyst/ Cyber Threat Detection Analyst shall perform MDE support activities to include preparation of Task Order Management Plans, cost analyses, activity and project tracking schedules, risk registers, and risk and issue mitigation strategies for all GPO SOC activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Deployment of Defender for Endpoint agents to minimum threshold of Microsoft supported endpoint devices via Microsoft Intune or Active Directory (AD) Group Policy Objects (GPO).
- Identification of target endpoint machines, OS versions, and deployment method.
- Creation of DfE deployment scripts, including uninstallation of legacy EDR and anti-virus solutions.
- Creation of DfE support infrastructure to support mass deployment (i.e., storage accounts, authorization, etc.).
- Testing of DfE deployment scripts.
- Deployment of DfE agents to identified endpoint machines to scoped minimum threshold (percentage) of device endpoints
- Verification of onboarding and reporting.
- Validate proper configuration to align with best practices.
Requirements:
- 3 years of working knowledge of GCC-H/GCC required.
- All approved candidates will be required to pass a GPO public trust background check ahead of onboarding.
- Knowledge of one or more below technologies: Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft DfE, Xacta 360/IO, Zscaler, FedRamp, Cloudflare, Netwitness, Tenable IO, Nexpose, Armis, Trellix HX/CM, ServiceNow
Preferred Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate SC200
Salary Range $130k-$145k
Connected Logistics respects the need for confidentiality for all applicants.
Connected Logistics offers an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a great 401(k) package, and generous Paid Time Off.
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