The client seeks to optimize the security and governance features within Microsoft M365 E5, focusing on Defender for Endpoints, Defender for Cloud Apps, Attack Surface Reduction, and Intune. The mission strongly emphasizes enhancing data protection in line with federal data-classification rules and the existing traffic light protocol.
Optimize and configure Microsoft M365 E5 security features.
Implement and fine-tune Defender for Endpoints, Defender for Cloud Apps, and Attack Surface Reduction.
Strengthen data security according to federal classification rules and the traffic light protocol.
Enhance Intune configurations for improved endpoint security.
Integrate Microsoft Purview and Defender solutions with existing SIEM/SOAR tools.
Provide expert guidance and documentation throughout the mission.
Collaborate with internal teams within a hybrid work environment.
Senior-level expertise in Microsoft M365 E5 administration.
Minimum 3 years of experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoints, Defender for Cloud Apps, Attack Surface Reduction, Active Directory, and endpoint security solutions.
Practical experience with Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Defender.
Minimum of a higher education degree in IT (or equivalent).
SC-400 Information Protection Administrator certification or equivalent applied Purview DLP skills.
SC-200 Security Operations Analyst or SC-100 Cybersecurity Architect certification.
Proven experience integrating Microsoft Purview and Defender with SIEM/SOAR solutions.
Strong communication skills.
Analytical mindset.
Additional security or cloud certifications