Microsoft Defender Specialist

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Microsoft Defender Specialist to join an 8-year-long federal program. This role is fully onsite in either Washington, DC, Reston, VA, or College Park, MD. This position requires an active TS/SCI.

Basic Qualifications:

· Experience with Microsoft Intune and Windows Defender ATP.

· Experience with Server management including Virtualization.

· Experience with PowerShell or similar scripting language.

· Experience with Azure, Active Directory, and Group Policy.

· Strong Excel skills to support reporting and data analysis duties.

· Experience with end user technology deployments and upgrades.

· Experience supporting: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), Microsoft Endpoint Manager Admin Center, Microsoft Mobile Threat Defender (MTD), Microsoft Defender for Office (MDO), Microsoft Security Administration, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Sentinel, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Configuration management (service center), Windows Server Admin

· TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a counter-intelligence polygraph.

· 5+ years of experience.

· Active DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II Certification, including Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND.

· Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) - Infrastructure Support (IS) certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND prior to start date.

Compensation:

• $135,000-$155,000 **depending on years of experience**
• Full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and sick leave if required by law)

This job opens for applications on 4/14/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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