Microsoft Defender XDR and Purview Consultant /Senior Consultant

Visit us at http://alignity.io/careers. Alignity Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D. CEO Message: Click Here Clients Testimonial: Click Here Do you love a career where you Experience, Grow & Contribute at the same time, while earning at least 10% above the market? If so, we are excited to have bumped onto you. Learn how we are redefining the meaning of work, and be a part of the team raved by Clients, Job-seekers and Employees. Jobseeker Video Testimonials Employee Glassdoor Reviews If you are a Microsoft Defender for O365 Consultant looking for excitement, challenge and stability in your work, then you would be glad to come across this page. We are an IT Solutions Integrator/Consulting Firm helping our clients hire the right professional for an exciting long-term project. Here are a few details. Check if you are up for maximizing your earning/growth potential, leveraging our Disruptive Talent Solution. Role:Microsoft Defender EDR/XDR and Microsoft Purview Location:Hyderabad,chennai,pune,Mumbai,Bangalore,Gurgaon Experience:3-5 Years Work Mode: Hybrid Type: Contract to Hire Notice Period:Immediate Joiners Shift Timings: 12PM- 10PM (But a bit flexible up and down) Requirements Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Security professional for an urgent Contract-to-Hire opportunity. The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of experience with strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft Defender EDR/XDR and Microsoft Purview. Key Responsibilities · Configure, administer, and optimize Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Defender XDR. · Investigate security alerts, incidents, malware, and endpoint threats. · Perform threat hunting using KQL and develop custom detections. · Manage endpoint security policies, including EDR, antivirus, attack surface reduction, firewall, and device control. · Support vulnerability management and incident response activities. · Configure and manage Microsoft Purview DLP, sensitivity labels, retention, audit, and insider risk capabilities. · Develop security dashboards, runbooks, operating procedures, and client deliverables. · Collaborate with security operations, compliance, and client stakeholders. Required Skills · 3–6 years of experience in cybersecurity or security operations. · Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint/EDR, Microsoft Defender XDR, and Microsoft Purview. · Strong KQL and advanced threat-hunting skills. · Experience with endpoint incident investigation and remediation. · Knowledge of DLP, data classification, sensitivity labels, and information protection. · Strong communication, documentation, and client-facing skills. · Immediate or short-notice availability preferred. Preferred Qualifications · Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Intune, Entra ID, Defender for Office 365, or Defender for Cloud Apps. · Relevant Microsoft certifications, such as SC-200, SC-400, SC-300, or SC-100. · Prior consulting or enterprise security delivery experience. Benefits Visit us at http://alignity.io/careers. Alignity Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D. CEO Message: Click Here Clients Testimonial: Click Here