CareerPlan

Microsoft Defender Specialist - Active

USAFull-time$105k–$145k2026-11-03 → 2026-11-09
Security clearance required

Core

Implement Microsoft Defender solutions (MDE, MDO, MDCA, MTD) and support the transition from DoD enterprise capabilities to emerging Microsoft technologies.

Role type

Senior IC cybersecurity engineer (Microsoft Defender & Intune)

Builds

Complex architectures using Microsoft Intune, Endpoint Manager, and the Microsoft 365 Defender Center

Domain

Defense/Intelligence Community cybersecurity

Required skills

Microsoft Defender (MDE, MDO, MDCA, MTD), Microsoft Intune, Windows Server administration, PowerShell scripting, KQL, Azure hybrid environments, Active Directory, Group Policy, DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, TS/SCI clearance

Preferred skills

DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider – Infrastructure Support certification, software deployment administration, incident tracking, PC and mobile support

Technologies

Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Intune, Azure, Active Directory, PowerShell, KQL, Microsoft 365, Windows Server

Responsibilities

Implement Microsoft Defender solutions, Develop SOPs and TTPs for maintaining agent handlers and repositories, Deploy complex architectures using Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Manager, Coordinate testing and verification of solutions

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC