IT Consultant (Microsoft Defender) Full Time Job Permanent Job

IT Consultant job vacancy in Cape Town.

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking IT MSP dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions to their clients. They are currently seeking an experienced 3rd Line Consultant specialising in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) to join their growing team.

The 3rd Line Consultant to join their company as they embark on an exciting project with one of their prestigious clients. This role will initially involve working closely with their client’s extended technical team to deploy and configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint across Windows 10/11, Windows Server, and Linux environments. The Server and Linux components will also require expertise in Microsoft Defender for Cloud (MDC).

Key Responsibilities:

• MDE / MDC Deployment and Configuration: Proficiently deploy and configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint across client and server devices, including Linux environments.
• Policy Setting: Analyse ASR audit data to inform policy setting for MDE.
• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
• Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of all configurations and contribute to design decisions.
• Client Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with our client’s extended team, addressing BAU challenges such as change control, process adherence, and clear communication with the client’s
• Project Manager and our internal team.
• Professionalism: Exhibit a professional approach and effective communication skills when working within the client’s team and with our internal resources.
• Flexibility: Display flexibility to take on tasks outside the scope of MDE but within your capability and knowledge.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) deployment and configuration.
• Expertise in Microsoft Defender for Cloud (MDC) for server and Linux environments.
• Strong understanding of MDE/MDC deployment/enablement methods for client and server devices.
• Familiarity with ASR audit data analysis for policy setting.
• Ability to work well within a client’s extended team, navigate change control procedures, and communicate effectively.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• A willingness to take on diverse tasks aligned with your capabilities and knowledge.

This is a full-time position, and you will be fully dedicated to client’s project, working remotely five days a week. While this project is expected to run for an extended duration, you will also have the opportunity to engage with multiple clients across various technologies beyond MDE/MDC once this project concludes.