Milestone IT is partnering with a leading client to recruit a highly skilled Defender Security Architect for an initial contract engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a critical security project and leverage your broad security expertise. About the Role: As a Defender Security Architect, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security solutions leveraging Microsoft Defender technologies. You will bring your extensive security background to bear, contributing from threat assessment through to system administration and engineering. Key Responsibilities (include but are not limited to): Design and implement security architectures using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps, and other relevant Defender products. Conduct threat assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify security gaps and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies. Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT operations, engineering, and compliance, to ensure effective security implementation. Provide technical guidance and support to other team members on security best practices. Troubleshoot and resolve complex security issues. Contribute to the ongoing improvement of security processes and technologies. Essential Skills and Experience: Broad background of experience within the security space, having worked in various security roles. Demonstrable skills ranging from threat assessment to system administration/engineering. Deep understanding of Microsoft Defender suite (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, etc.). Experience with security architecture design and implementation. Strong understanding of security principles, frameworks, and best practices (e.g., NIST, CIS). Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experience in a similar Architect or Senior Security Engineering role. Apply Now