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Senior Microsoft Security Architect (Entra ID, Defender & Intune)

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12 Months

Remote

Depends on Experience

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IAM
Endpoint Security
Microsoft Defender
Intune
Security
Entra ID
XDR
MFA
M365
Zero Trust
Threat

Summary

Senior Microsoft Security Architect

Remote

Duration- 12+ months to long term

We are seeking a Senior Microsoft Security Architect to design and implement end-to-end security solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem, focusing on identity, endpoint protection, and threat detection.

Key Responsibilities

Design and enforce Conditional Access policies (risk-based, device, location) using Entra ID P2
Implement identity security controls including MFA, passwordless authentication, FIDO2, and Identity Protection
Manage Privileged Identity Management (PIM) with JIT access, role governance, and approval workflows
Oversee identity governance including lifecycle workflows and entitlement management
Deploy and manage Microsoft Defender suite (Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, Cloud Apps)
Configure Endpoint security via Intune: Autopilot, device enrollment, compliance policies, and security baselines
Implement Threat & Vulnerability Management and Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) strategies
Lead Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR/XDR) investigations, response actions, and automation (AIR)
Integrate MDE, Intune, and Sentinel for centralized monitoring and incident management
Manage application deployment and BYOD protection (Win32 apps, MAM policies)
Implement CASB controls, session policies, and shadow IT monitoring via Defender for Cloud Apps

Ideal Candidate

Hands-on architect with deep expertise in Zero Trust security, capable of integrating identity, endpoint, and threat protection controls into a scalable and automated enterprise security framework.

Skill Area	Key Capabilities
Conditional Access	Design policies (risk-based, device, location)
Entra ID P2 Features	Risk-based MFA, Identity Protection, Access Reviews
Privileged Identity Management (PIM)	JIT elevation, role governance, approval workflows
Authentication	MFA (phishing-resistant), passwordless, FIDO2
External Identity	B2B/B2C collaboration controls
Identity Governance	Lifecycle workflows, entitlement mgmt
Defender for Endpoint (MDE)	Deployment, onboarding, sensor health
Threat & Vulnerability Mgmt	Exposure scoring, remediation planning
Attack Surface Reduction	ASR rules, device control, exploit protection
Endpoint Detection & Response	Investigation, response actions, automation
Integration	MDE + Intune + Sentinel correlations
Device Enrollment	Autopilot, hybrid join, Azure AD join
Compliance Policies	Conditional access integration
Configuration Profiles	Baselines, security hardening
Application Management	Win32, M365 apps, patching strategy
Mobile Application Mgmt (MAM)	BYOD app protection policies
Defender for Office 365	Safe Links, Safe Attachments, anti-phish
Defender for Identity	On-prem AD monitoring, lateral movement detection
Defender for Cloud Apps	CASB, session controls, shadow IT
XDR Integration	Cross-workload correlation, incident mgmt
Automation	Automated investigation and response (AIR)
JIT Access	PIM design and enforcement

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