Freelance job SC cleared MS Defender Administrator - Inside IR35

An SC cleared MS Defender Administrator is required for an initial 6 month contract. This is a hybrid role with 1 day per week on site in Gloucester and is Inside IR35 so will require working via an FCSA accredited umbrella company.Key skills and experience:*Strong experience in deploying, configuring, and managing Microsoft Defender, particularly in server environments.*Familiarity with McAfee ePO for managing McAfee security on servers, along with a solid understanding of McAfee security products and policies.*Proficiency in Windows Server environments*Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell to automate Defender configurations, monitoring tasks, and reporting.*Familiarity with project management principles, especially in IT migration projects.*Hands on Experience onboarding end Points to Microsoft Defender*Provide design Inputs to Technical Architects *Have knowledge and experience with Microsoft technologies such as but not limited to: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for O365, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft 365 Defender and Microsoft Cloud App Security*Good knowledge around Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Threat & Vulnerability Management (TVM), Attack Surface Reduction (ASR), and Auto Investigation and Remediation (AIR)*Experience with Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEPM)*Experience in McAfee/ Windows Defender Antivirus Policy, Group and Task Configuration*In depth knowledge of Windows operating systems including Client (7/8/10) and Server OS (2008/2012/2016)*Investigative and analytical problem-solving skills across Windows Infrastructure*Developing, coordinating, and maintaining organizational security procedures, processes, and practices and supporting security documentation activities.*Hands on Experience in deploying ATP Package through GPO, SCCM or through Intune*Good Understanding of Threat analysis, Threat Hunting, and remediating security issues on End Points*Hands on Experience on Creation of Policy, file Exclusions, Monitoring Dashboard, Reporting. etcDue to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.