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Microsoft Defender Systems Engineer

Booz Allen
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2025
Microsoft Defender Systems Engineer

Key Role:

Support a client implementing the Microsoft Defender solution and supporting the transition to emerging Microsoft technologies. Support the Cyber Architecture development, implementation, and sustainment across multiple networks of different classification levels. Assist with the implementation of the Microsoft Defender Suite, including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), Microsoft Defender for Office (MDO), Defender Cloud Apps (MDCA), and Mobile Threat Defender (MTD). Assume responsibility for developing SOPs and TTPS for maintaining agent handlers, repositories, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft 365 Defender, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps and support the transition from DoD Enterprise Capabilities to emerging Microsoft technologies. Deploy complex architectures based on Microsoft Intune, Endpoint manager, and 365 Defender center, coordinating efforts to test and verify solutions for future implementation. Possess the ability to work core hours between 6:00 am to 6:00 pm during the week and participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Experience with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Defender ATP

  • Experience with server management, including virtualization, and Windows server administration

  • Experience with a scripting language, including PowerShell

  • Experience with Azure in hybrid environments, Active Directory on prem and cloud, and Group Policies

  • Experience with end user technology deployments and upgrades

  • Experience with supporting Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), Microsoft Defender for Office (MDO), Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Sentinel, Microsoft Mobile Threat Defender (MTD), Microsoft Endpoint Manager Admin Center, Microsoft Security Administration, Microsoft Office 365, and Microsoft Configuration management service center

  • Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam

  • HS diploma or GED and 7 years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities, Associate’s degree and 5 years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities, or Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities

  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, including CCNA-Security, CySA , GICSP, GSEC, Security CE, CND, or SSCP Certification

Additional Qualifications:

  • Experience in managing and administrating systems associated with software deployments, patches, and scripts to a large enterprise environment

  • Experience in collaborating with peers and managers to identify, manage, and generate appropriate reporting and metrics standards based on deployments and management needs

  • Experience with managing complex IT projects involving multiple teams or organizations

  • Experience with tracking and resolving incidents via ticket queue

  • Experience with providing hands on PC and mobile support to end users

  • Ability to be an active member and solve problems by recommending outside-the-box, cost effective solutions

  • Possession of detailed oriented skills

  • Possession of excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

  • DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification, including CEH, CySA , GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud , or CND Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

  • If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
  • If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Salary : $62,000 - $141,000

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