100% Remote Position6 month contract plus possible extensionsUS Citizenship or Green Card is requiredCompensation is $60 - $65/hr on 1099Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Defender is required.
Job Scope:
As a Security Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing security solutions using Microsoft Defender for Servers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the deployment of Microsoft Defender for Servers across client environments.
- Conduct security assessments and provide recommendations for enhancements.
- Develop and maintain security policies and procedures.
- Provide expert guidance on server security best practices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex security issues.
- Train and mentor junior consultants and client IT staff.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends and technologies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on server security.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Servers and related Microsoft security products.
- Experience with cloud security and Azure services is highly desirable.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate are a plus.
- Nice to have Arc experience
