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Lead - Vulnerability (MS Defender) Specialist

India Temporary View Job Description
The Lead - Vulnerability role focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating vulnerabilities within the technology systems of the mechanical industry. This temporary position requires expertise in vulnerability management to ensure robust and secure operations.
  • One of the German based Company.
  • One of the GCC in industrial automation domain

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organization in the Industrial automation industry, known for its innovative solutions and strong presence in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. As a medium-sized company, they focus on delivering high-quality services and products to their clientele.

Job Description

Your job:

  • Implement, configure, and maintain Microsoft Defender for Endpoint across Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints, including onboarding, configuration baselines, and policy management.
  • Operate MDE features such as attack surface reduction (ASR), application control (e.g., AppLocker/WDAC policies), Controlled Folder Access, Exploit Protection, and EDR-managed remediation.
  • Run and manage the vulnerability management lifecycle for endpoints: scan scheduling, authenticated scanning, triage of findings, exploitability assessment, prioritization, SLA assignment, remediation coordination, verification, and reporting.
  • Deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Intune (device enrolment, configuration profiles, compliance policies, device compliance reporting, app protection, conditional access posture) to ensure endpoint security posture and integration with Defender.
  • Collaborate closely with patch management, IT operations, application owners, and engineering teams to drive remediation, validate fixes, and close risk gaps.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Lead - Vulnerability should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
  • Must Have team leading experience
  • 5+ years Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or equivalent EDR platform (deployment, configuration, hunting, investigations, automated response).
  • 5+ years practical experience in vulnerability management for endpoints (scanning, triage, prioritization, remediation coordination).
  • 3+ years' experience managing Microsoft Intune (device enrolment, configuration profiles, compliance policies, application protection, conditional access integration).
  • Advanced knowledge of Windows internals (processes, services, registry, event/log structures) and good exposure to macOS and Linux endpoint artifacts.
  • Deep knowledge of endpoint & Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Understanding of remediation packages in Intune or SCCM & Windows OS
  • Scripting and automation knowledge - preferred PowerShell.



What's on Offer

  • An opportunity to work in a medium-sized, established company in the mechanical industry.
  • Competitive remuneration
  • Engaging and innovative work environment in the technology department.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge tools and practices in vulnerability management.
  • Comprehensive support and collaboration with experienced professionals.



If you are skilled in vulnerability assessment and are looking for a temporary role in the mechanical industry, we encourage you to apply today

Quote job ref
JN-072026-7053138

Job summary

Function
Information Technology
Sub Sector
Infrastructure Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
India
Job Type
Temporary
Job Reference
JN-072026-7053138

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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