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Hiring: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) Consultant / Small Security Consulting Team (India) Client Location: Global Enterprise | Work Mode: Remote (India-based delivery) - SIN/JAPAN Timezone Engagement Type: Contract (4–6 weeks) | Start: Immediate We’re seeking a Security Consultant or a small security consulting team with hands-on experience in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) to lead a PoC implementation and comparative evaluation for a major enterprise client. This is a high-impact role involving design, deployment, testing, and analysis of MDE against the client’s incumbent AV solution. 🔧 Key Responsibilities Design and document MDE deployment architecture for a diverse enterprise environment Integrate MDE with SCCM, Intune, GPO, and Azure Arc Lead and manage a pilot rollout on 50 endpoints (Windows, hybrid cloud/on-prem) Run side-by-side testing against existing antivirus solution Identify and document performance, detection, and integration gaps Deliver detailed reports, architecture diagrams, and PoC findings Conduct a knowledge transfer session with the client’s internal IT/security team 🧠 Must-Have Skills Proven experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) in enterprise-scale deployments Strong understanding of endpoint security architecture and threat protection Integration expertise with SCCM , Microsoft Intune , GPO , and Azure Arc Experience working in air-gapped or hybrid environments Excellent documentation and communication skills (client-facing) 🎯 Good to Have Prior experience replacing Symantec, McAfee, or other legacy AV Background in test case creation, validation, and result analysis Experience in MSP/MSSP environments or delivering PoCs remotely to global clients 🚀 Expected Deliverables MDE Architecture and Deployment Design Documentation Live PoC Deployment on ~500 Devices Comparative Test Report (vs incumbent AV): Detection, Performance, Compatibility Recommendation Report and Actionable Insights Knowledge Transfer & Walkthrough Session for client teams Please include the following in your response: Relevant project experience (especially with global clients or large enterprises) Technical certifications (e.g., SC-200, Microsoft Security Engineer Associate, etc.) Availability and expected daily or weekly rate (in INR) A brief summary of your approach to delivering a successful endpoint security PoC