Senior Microsoft Defender Consultant
- FCS Software Solutions
- 8 - 12 years
- Noida, Gurugram
- 13 days ago
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Job Description
Role: Senior Microsoft Defender Consultant
Duration: Contract
Location: Remote
Work timing: US EST Hours
Role Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Microsoft Defender Consultant to lead a short-term security transformation initiative, migrating SentinelOne to Microsoft Defender for Servers. The consultant will partner closely with project management and client stakeholders to design, validate, and prepare a scalable Defender for Server deployment across approximately 2,800 servers, fully integrated with Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
This role is consultative and hands-on, requiring strong technical expertise, clear communication, and the ability to guide stakeholders through planning and validation phases.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute the migration strategy from SentinelOne to Microsoft Defender for Servers
- Design a comprehensive deployment plan using native Microsoft security tooling
- Configure and validate Microsoft Defender for Server in a test environment
- Integrate Defender for Server with Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Partner closely with Project Manager and client stakeholders to ensure alignment
- Provide technical guidance, best practices, and risk mitigation strategies
- Communicate progress, findings, and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Key Deliverables
- Defender for Server deployment plan
- Validated configuration for Defender for Server on a test group
- Readiness guidance for full-scale rollout across ~2,800 servers
Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Servers
- Experience migrating from SentinelOne (or similar EDR) to Microsoft Defender
- Deep knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Cloud integration
- Proven consulting experience working directly with clients and PMs
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote, time-bound engagement
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience securing large-scale server environments (1,000+ servers)
- Background in cloud security (Azure preferred)
- Familiarity with Microsoft security best practices and governance
Thanks & Regards:
Abhinav Krishna Srivastava
Technical Resource Specialist
FCS Software Solutions Ltd.
Email: as********a@fc***d.com |www.fcsltd.com
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: OtherRole Category: OtherRole: OtherEmployement Type: ContractContact Details:
Company: FCS Software SolutionsLocation(s): Noida, Gurugram
Keyskills: SentinelOne Defender for Cloud Microsoft Defender MDO Defender for Server
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