[Hiring] Senior Microsoft Security Administrator @ACCELERA SOLUTIONS INC

Role Description

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about cybersecurity? We’re searching for a Microsoft Security Administrator to join our dynamic team and ensure the smooth, day-to-day operation of our Microsoft Defender services for our Department of Defense (DoD) customer. If you’re committed to maintaining high security standards and eager to contribute to a critical mission, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

• Monitoring Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR):
  • Continuously monitoring Defender health, alerts, onboarding status, sensor health, policy enforcement, and security configuration.
• Managing Next-Generation Antivirus (NGAV):
  • Ensure NGAV solutions are running optimally and address any alerts or issues.
  • Perform routine checks and updates to maintain peak performance.
• Maintaining Attack Surface Reduction:
  • Ensure rules and controls are in place to minimize the attack surface of endpoints, as provided by the SOC.
  • Report any deviations or issues to the engineering team for review.
• Integrating Cloud-Delivered Protection:
  • Verify that real-time updates and threat intelligence from the Microsoft cloud are being received and applied.
  • Report any discrepancies or issues to the engineering team.
• Connecting with SIEM Solutions:
  • Ensure seamless integration of Microsoft Defender with Microsoft Sentinel and other SIEM tools.
  • Monitor and maintain centralized logging, analytics, and reporting dashboards.
  • Perform data analysis via the SIEM tool as required.
• Ensuring Cross-Platform Protection:
  • Verify comprehensive security across Windows, Linux, and mobile devices.
  • Report any platform-specific issues to the engineering team.
• Delivering Comprehensive Reporting and Analytics:
  • Generate and review detailed reports on security posture, incidents, and compliance.
  • Ensure dashboards and alerts are functioning correctly and report any issues.
• Applying Prescribed Procedures:
  • Follow established procedures and guidelines for maintaining Microsoft Defender solutions.
  • Escalate any issues or anomalies to the engineering team.
• Implementing Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC):
  • Ensure WDAC policies are correctly applied and functioning as intended.
  • Report any policy violations or issues to the engineering team.
• Integrating Microsoft Defender, Intune, and Purview for Data Loss Prevention (DLP):
  • Ensure DLP policies are correctly implemented and functioning across endpoints, mobile devices, and cloud services.
  • Implement approved DLP waivers for authorized users and devices.
  • Monitor DLP incidents and report any policy violations or data exfiltration attempts to the engineering team.
  • Maintain unified reporting and alerts for any DLP-related issues.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 3+ Years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Defender for Cloud, including Defender for Servers.
• Familiarity with endpoint security, threat hunting, and incident response.
• Familiarity with SIEM solutions, especially Microsoft Sentinel.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and collaboration skills to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Understanding of industry compliance standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-53) and relevant regulations (e.g., RMF, DISA STIGs, DoDI 8500.01/8510.01, CMMC/NIST 800-171) is advantageous.
• Willingness to stay updated with the latest cybersecurity trends and emerging security tools.
• Required DoD 8140 compliant certification such as CompTIA Security+.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance.

Desired Skills

• Experience with ServiceNow or other ticketing system.
• Experience administering and working with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Microsoft Active Directory/Entra.
• Microsoft PowerBI Dashboarding.
• Advanced PowerShell scripting or prior software development experience.
• DoD PKI.

Company Description

Accelera Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.