Microsoft Defender XDR Lead SME

We're Hiring: Microsoft Defender XDR Lead SME 
Location: Aligarh, India (In-Office)
Shift: Night-Mon-Fri from 6:00 IST to 3:00 IST 

Salary: ₹233,000 INR to ₹250,000 INR a Month

Department: Security Operations / Managed Services 
Reports to: Director of Security Services 
 

Are you a Microsoft Defender expert ready to lead threat detection and response across multi-tenant environments? Join our team and help deliver world-class security services using Microsoft-native tools. 

Role Summary

As the Microsoft Defender Lead SME, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing threat detection and response strategies across Microsoft Defender XDR for a multi-tenant MSP environment. You will work directly with customers, engineering, and internal SOC resources to deliver best-in-class security services using Microsoft native tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and tuning of Microsoft Defender XDR across customer tenants
• Monitor and respond to incidents using Defender for Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, and Cloud Apps
• Conduct proactive threat hunting and investigations using Defender advanced hunting queries, incident graphs, and investigative tools to detect and respond to emerging threats
• Integrate Defender XDR with Microsoft Sentinel and Power Platform for automation and dashboards
• Coordinate threat response playbooks and alert triage SOPs
• Collaborate with compliance and identity teams to enforce Zero Trust principles
• Mentor and train Tier 1 and 2 analysts on Defender interfaces and threat analysis workflows
• Review logs, signals, and telemetry via Graph API and M365 Security Center
• Stay current on Microsoft Defender roadmap and emerging threats

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years’ experience with Microsoft Defender XDR and Sentinel
• Familiarity with SOC processes, MITRE ATT&CK framework, and threat modeling
• Experience supporting Microsoft 365 Business Premium, E5, and Azure tenants
• Ability to manage multi-tenant environments with GDAP and Lighthouse
• PowerShell, KQL, and Graph API skills are a plus

Relevant Certifications (preferred):

· Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)

· Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)

· Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

· Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)

· Microsoft Defender XDR Ninja or Black Belt Badge

"Working with P3SG means you're not just looking for a job, you’re building a career with purpose, visibility, and global impact, backed by a team that invests in your growth and connects you to opportunities that matter."

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹233,000.00 - ₹250,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund