Security Engineer, Defender for Identity
Full-TimeJob Overview
We help the world Be Everyday Ready™
Today’s threatscape is relentless. So are we. At Cyderes, we specialize in building practical IAM, exposure management, and risk programs, and stopping active threats fast with MDR that works with your existing security tools — all augmented by AI and driven by seasoned operators. Our tireless global team is laser-focused on cybersecurity, arming organizations with the people, platforms, and perspectives they need to conquer whatever tomorrow throws their way.
About the Job: We are seeking a highly skilled and service obsessed Security Engineer to join our Managed Services team with a primary focus on Microsoft Defender for Identity. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a security first mindset, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences. You will be responsible for day to day operational management, configuration oversight, identity security governance, and monthly security reporting for our enterprise clients.
We help the world Be Everyday Ready™
Today’s threatscape is relentless. So are we. At Cyderes, we specialize in building practical IAM, exposure management, and risk programs, and stopping active threats fast with MDR that works with your existing security tools — all augmented by AI and driven by seasoned operators. Our tireless global team is laser-focused on cybersecurity, arming organizations with the people, platforms, and perspectives they need to conquer whatever tomorrow throws their way.
About the Job: We are seeking a highly skilled and service obsessed Security Engineer to join our Managed Services team with a primary focus on Microsoft Defender for Identity. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a security first mindset, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences. You will be responsible for day to day operational management, configuration oversight, identity security governance, and monthly security reporting for our enterprise clients.
Responsibilities:
- Perform daily monitoring, tuning, and maintenance of Defender for Identity sensors.
- Oversee configuration management, ensuring alignment with best practices and organizational standards.
- Troubleshoot sensor health issues and coordinate remediation efforts with internal or client teams.
- Manage and optimize identity security policies, detections, and alerts across the platform.
- Conduct continuous improvement assessments to strengthen client identity security posture.
- Support investigation of identity-based alerts and collaborate on incident response activities.
- Prepare and deliver monthly platform performance and security reports.
- Present findings, trends, root causes, and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
Requirements:
- 3–5+ years of experience in security operations, identity protection, or managed services roles.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Identity (required).
- Working knowledge of other Defender solutions is preferred, including:
- Defender for Office 365 (O365)
- Defender for Cloud
- Defender for Cloud Apps (MCAS)
- Defender for Endpoint
- Familiarity with identity security concepts, Active Directory, Azure AD / Entra ID.
- Understanding of SIEM/SOAR workflows (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel) is an advantage.
- Coding or scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, C#, etc.) are preferred—especially for automation scenarios.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation abilities.
- Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated security first approach.
- Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., SC200, SC300, AZ500).
Cyderes is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
Note: This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. We request that outside recruiters do not contact us regarding this position.