Administrator

Microsoft Defender Administrator Gloucester & Warrington, England (Hybridwork) Contract (Inside IR35) Job Description: -------- Job Purpose and primary objectives: To Migrate Symantec/McAfee Legacy Antivirus Solution to Microsoft Windows Defender (ATP) Defender Administrator will play a key role in migrating Windows 10 end points to Microsoft Windows Defender (ATP) from Legacy AV Solutions (Symantec, McAfee) The successful candidate will require an aptitude for working with other infrastructure and application teams and to undertake analysis, diagnosis and resolution of critical, high priority and escalated issues. To be able to independently execute migration activities. Key Skills/Knowledge: Hands on Experience onboarding end Points to Microsoft Defender Have knowledge and experience with Microsoft technologies such as but not limited to: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for O365, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft 365 Defender and Microsoft Cloud App Security Good knowledge around Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Threat & Vulnerability Management (TVM), Attack Surface Reduction (ASR), and Auto Investigation and Remediation (AIR) Experience with Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEPM) Experience in McAfee/ Windows Defender Antivirus Policy, Group and Task Configuration In depth knowledge of Windows operating systems including Client (7/8/10) and Server OS (2008/2012/2016) Investigative and analytical problem-solving skills across Windows Infrastructure Developing, coordinating, and maintaining organizational security procedures, processes, and practices and supporting security documentation activities. Onboard Windows 10 Devices to Microsoft Defender Remove legacy Antivirus solution from Windows 10 Devices Hands on Experience in deploying ATP Package through GPO, SCCM or through Intune Good Understanding of Threat analysis, Threat Hunting, and remediating security issues on End Points Hands on Experience on Creation of Policy, file Exclusions, Monitoring Dashboard, Reporting. etc End to end Support Coverage for Microsoft Defender Ensure High level of Security controls are deployed on end points as per the best practices.