SC Cleared Endpoint Defender Engineer

Delivery Manager - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Implementation

MUST HOLD VALID SC CLEARANCE UNTIL AT LEAST 2028 AND HAVE RECENT HMG EXPERIENCE (SINCE JUNE 2024)

• Location: Hybrid (occasional travel to Manchester/London, approx. once every 6 weeks)
• Rate: £550/day | IR35: Inside
• Clearance: Active SC clearance (used within the last 12 months and valid through 2028 or later)
• Contract Duration: 2 June 2025 - 31 October 2025

The Role

We're seeking a technically proficient Delivery Manager with deep expertise in endpoint security to lead the hands-on implementation and rollout of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) across critical platforms - including Azure, AWS, and on-premises infrastructure.

• Lead hands-on implementation of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint across hybrid estates (Azure, AWS, on-prem), with a strong focus on Linux systems.
• Engineer secure-by-design endpoint solutions, including policy tuning, automation scripting, and compliance validation.
• Drive full delivery lifecycle: onboarding, hardening, threat surface reduction, and post-deployment optimization.
• Operate as the technical delivery lead, aligning engineering and CSOC teams to deliver secure, high-performance outcomes in HMG environments.

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