MicroSoft Security Developer - Contract - Melbourne

Requirements

Role Overview

• Senior-level Microsoft security professional providing operational support, engineering, and security improvements.
  


• Supports SOC-aligned operations and enterprise cybersecurity posture.
  


• Acts as a technical SME across Microsoft security platforms.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Level 3 operational support for Microsoft security platforms.
  


• Maintain and improve Microsoft Secure Score in line with government standards.
  


• Support and optimise Microsoft Defender Suite (Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, Cloud Apps).
  


• Implement and manage endpoint security, ASR rules, Intune, and device hardening.
  


• Configure and support identity security using Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, and identity protection.
  


• Implement data protection controls using Microsoft Purview (DLP, Information Protection, Insider Risk).
  


• Provide Azure security support, including policies, logging, RBAC, encryption, key vaults, and landing zone advisory.
  


• Support incident response, threat investigation, and remediation.
  


• Contribute to security architecture, design, and roadmap initiatives.
  


• Produce operational documentation, runbooks, and configurations.
  


• Deliver knowledge transfer and training to internal teams.
  


• Participate in governance forums (Architecture and Change reviews).
  


• Collaborate with SOC, assurance partners, and other service providers.
  

Skills & Experience

• 5–10+ years of cybersecurity experience (Senior / SME level).
  


• Strong hands-on experience with:
  
  
  
  • Microsoft Defender Suite
    
  
  
  • Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
    
  
  
  • Microsoft Purview
    
  
  
  • Azure security and governance
    
  
  


• Experience with Essential Eight, Zero Trust, and cloud security principles.
  


• Strong troubleshooting, advisory, and stakeholder communication skills.
  

Certifications (Preferred)

• Microsoft security certifications (SC‑200, SC‑300, SC‑400, MS‑500, AZ‑500).
  


• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent (desirable).