Senior Microsoft Defender Engineer

Accelera Solutions

Senior Microsoft Defender Engineer responsible for implementing and overseeing Microsoft Defender solutions. Collaborating with the Information Security team to protect against cyber threats.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in endpoint security, threat hunting, and incident response, with a strong focus on implementing and managing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and DLP policies. Proven leadership in guiding teams to optimize security measures and ensure compliance across diverse operating systems.

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Microsoft Defender For EndpointEndpoint SecurityThreat HuntingIncident ResponseSIEM Solutions

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Hard Skills

EDR SolutionsNGAV ConfigurationVulnerability AssessmentAutomation ToolsLinux AdministrationWindows SecurityDLP PoliciesWDAC PoliciesCloud SecurityIncident Reporting

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SentinelMicrosoft 365Red Hat Enterprise LinuxMicrosoft Cloud

Certifications & Qualifications

CompTIA Security+CISSPCISM

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityComplianceThreat IntelligenceSecurity PostureAttack Surface Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide mid-level engineers in deploying and fine-tuning EDR solutions to monitor and respond to threats in real-time
Review and approve automated response playbooks created by your team
Supervise the setup and configuration of NGAV to provide behavioral-based protection
Ensure NGAV algorithms are optimized for peak performance under your team’s management
Oversee continuous vulnerability assessments conducted by your team and provide remediation recommendations
Develop and execute strategies to mitigate endpoint vulnerabilities in collaboration with the larger vulnerability management team
Lead the implementation and maintenance of rules and controls to minimize the attack surface of endpoints
Ensure your team integrates real-time updates and threat intelligence from the Microsoft cloud
Ensure comprehensive security across Windows, Linux, and mobile devices under your team’s management
Oversee the creation of detailed reports on security posture, incidents, and compliance by your team
Lead the design, implementation, and management of WDAC policies to control which applications can run on endpoints
Oversee the implementation and management of DLP policies using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Create and enforce DLP policies in Microsoft 365 and other cloud services to ensure data compliance and security.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
12+ Years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior engineering position
Extensive experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Cloud, and Servers
Strong experience with endpoint security, threat hunting, and incident response
Strong experience with SIEM solutions, especially Microsoft Sentinel
Experience automating workflows with automation tools
Experience administering and working with Linux operating systems, specifically Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Required DoD 8140 compliant certification such as CompTIA Security+
Other relevant cybersecurity certifications like Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), are a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities