Microsoft Defender Architect

Microsoft Defender Architect
A Microsoft Defender Architect to support a 9–12 month security transformation project for a leading global law firm.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and architect Microsoft Defender security solutions.
• Provide expertise across Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Identity, Defender XDR, and related Microsoft security technologies.
• Develop security controls, policies, integrations, and deployment strategies.
• Work with the broader M365 and SOC teams to integrate Defender into the firm's security operations environment.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to internal security teams.
Ideal Background:
• Strong hands-on architecture experience across the Microsoft Defender ecosystem.
• Enterprise-scale Microsoft security implementations.
• Experience in a law firm or highly regulated environment strongly preferred.
• Strong client-facing consulting and architecture skills.