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Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Defender Antivirus Engineer with 3–8 years of experience in endpoint security and Microsoft security solutions. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Intune, and Office 365 to manage enterprise endpoint protection, security monitoring, device management, and incident response. The candidate will play a key role in ensuring the organization's security posture through proactive monitoring, threat detection, and endpoint compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Defender Antivirus.
• Configure, monitor, and maintain Microsoft Sentinel for security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
• Manage endpoint devices, policies, and compliance using Microsoft Intune.
• Administer and support Microsoft 365 (Office 365) services, including security configurations.
• Monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, and perform root cause analysis.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation activities.
• Ensure endpoint protection policies, antivirus updates, and security compliance are maintained.
• Implement security best practices for endpoint and cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot endpoint security, device management, and Microsoft 365-related issues.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to enhance enterprise security.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Defender Antivirus.
• Experience administering Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Intune for endpoint and device management.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 / Office 365 Administration.
• Knowledge of endpoint security, threat detection, and incident response.
• Experience with security monitoring, vulnerability management, and compliance.
• Good understanding of Windows Server and Windows endpoint administration.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

• Provide L1 support including desktops, laptops and printers and other IT related accessories
• Carry out initial troubleshooting and resolve the issue; if not escalate to L2 support or corresponding OEM
• Raise ticket within supplied ticketing system and update and close with end user confirmation
• Install and configure Windows Operating Systems and application software Like MS-Office, Outlook, Antivirus etc
• Install, configure and upgrade security software (e.g. Antivirus programs) like McAfee or Kaspersky software
• Install, configure and troubleshoot various PC Hardware Components
• Configure and troubleshoot of LAN and Wi-Fi setup
• Install and troubleshoot Printer, Scanner and Projector

About you:

• 1-2 years of experience as a Desktop Engineer from any industry

• Hands on experience in troubleshooting in Desktop, Laptop and PC Hardware

• Strong experience in Anti-Virus software installation and Management

• Good experience in configuration and troubleshooting of Network Devices

• Basic knowledge of Server administration and Server hardware

• Good working knowledge on MS-Office

• Good communication and problem-solving skill

• Any bachelor’s degree with IT background would be a plus