Microsoft Defender Consultant - 9 months Contract - Fully Remote at Cloud Bridge Tech Recruitment | Manchester, United Kingdom | Rezi

Microsoft Defender Consultant - 9 months Contract - Fully Remote at Cloud Bridge Tech Recruitment

Microsoft Defender Consultant - 9 months Contract - Fully Remote

Cloud Bridge Tech Recruitment · Manchester, United Kingdom

1 months ago

Microsoft Defender Consultant - 9 months Contract - Fully Remote

Cloud Bridge Tech Recruitment · Manchester, United Kingdom

a month ago
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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced End User Computing & Server Security Engineer to enhance security across desktop and server environments using Microsoft Defender and ThreatLocker. The role involves strengthening endpoint protection, improving application control, and ensuring a secure operating environment.

Responsibilities

  • Deploy and manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint across Windows 11 and Windows Server environments
  • Lead the implementation and rollout of ThreatLocker across server estate
  • Support application control, allowlisting, and policy enforcement across endpoints
  • Secure and support Windows Server 2022 and 2025 infrastructure
  • Manage Windows 11 environments, including application deployment and configuration
  • Support installation, packaging, and troubleshooting of end-user applications
  • Ensure endpoint security configurations align with organisational and industry best practices
  • Collaborate with infrastructure teams to maintain a secure, resilient environment
  • Support ongoing optimisation of endpoint security posture and tooling

Requirements

  • Strong experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (EUC and Servers)
  • Hands-on experience deploying and managing ThreatLocker (or similar application control tooling)
  • Solid background in Windows Server (2022/2025) administration and support
  • Experience supporting Windows 11 environments and application installation
  • Strong infrastructure background, including exposure to Microsoft 365 environments
  • Good understanding of endpoint security, hardening, and best practices
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve security and endpoint-related issues
  • Experience operating in enterprise or regulated environments
  • Knowledge of Intune, SCCM, or other endpoint management tools
  • Familiarity with security frameworks or compliance requirements

Skills

  • Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • ThreatLocker
  • Windows Server administration
  • Windows 11 support
  • Microsoft 365
  • Endpoint security
  • Intune
  • SCCM

Location

  • Fully Remote

Work Type

  • Contract
  • Fully Remote

Salary/Compensations

  • Up to £575 per day (Inside IR35)

About the Company

  • Leading enterprise client