Windows Endpoint Security Specialist

• 12 month contract with a view to extend| Based in Sutherland Shire, Sydney
• Experience in Endpoint Monitoring & Security/Cyber Security Uplift
• AU Citizen- ability to obtain security clearance

Our client is looking for Windows Endpoint Security Specialist who will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, continual improvement of security uplift of Windows endpoint platforms across the organisation.

The role will lead initiatives that improve cyber resilience, reduce enterprise risk and enhance compliance with the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) Information Security Manual (ISM), Essential Eight, Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), and other relevant Australian Government and industry cyber security frameworks.

Key Skills Required:

• Degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Windows Enterprise platforms, Intune, MECM / SCCM, Windows Autopilot, Entra ID / Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Endpoint security architecture, Endpoint hardening, Application control and allow-listing, Vulnerability management, Enterprise patch management, Endpoint compliance and monitoring
• Experience in Security Expertise: Experience implementing or operating controls aligned to:
• ASD Information Security Manual (ISM)
• ASD Essential Eight
• Zero Trust principles
• Secure configuration baselines
• Privileged access management
• Endpoint detection and response
• Experience in Leadership & Influence-Lead complex technical initiatives.
• Mentor and develop technical staff.
• Influence stakeholders across organisational boundaries.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Drive adoption of secure engineering practices.
• Delivering large-scale endpoint transformation programs.
• Operating secure enterprise endpoint environments.
• Managing competing priorities across operational and project-based work.
• Producing high-quality technical documentation and standards.
• Experience working within Australian Government, defence, critical infrastructure or highly regulated environments.
• Experience supporting scientific, industrial or operational technology environments.
• Familiarity with IRAP, PSPF, Commonwealth Technology Standards or government accreditation processes.
• Experience with application control technologies such as Airlock, WDAC or AppLocker.
• Experience with Microsoft Security Copilot and advanced Microsoft security platforms.
• Microsoft Certified in Endpoint Administrator/Security Administrator/Enterprise Administrator
• Certified in CISSP or CISM
• SANS endpoint, Windows or detection engineering certifications

Please Note: All resumes MUST be submitted in Word format.

If you are interested in hearing more about this position, don’t hesitate to contact Sumeet Kaur.