afarax is looking for a freelance Defender for Cloud Engineer. We need you!
The project
Our client in the Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage sector, is seeking an experienced Defender for Cloud Engineer to strengthen their team.
Key responsibilities
- Defender for Cloud engineering:
- Design, implement, and optimize Microsoft Defender for Cloud for Servers (P1/P2)
- Configure enrollment and policy assignment for hybrid-joined and non-hybrid joined servers, including Windows Core Edition and Workgroup servers
- Deploy Defender for Cloud for Servers at scale, ensuring consistent security posture across On-Prem and hybrid workloads
- Integrate Azure Arc for enrollment, governance, and hybrid server management
- Automation & operations:
- Automate deployment, configuration, and policy enforcement using PowerShell and scripting frameworks
- Support server lifecycle management across Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 environments
- Collaborate with SOC to monitor Defender for Cloud telemetry and enable rapid detection and response
- Governance, compliance & risk:
- Ensure Defender for Cloud services comply with ISO 27001, NIS2, and DORA requirements
- Provide input for audits, threat modeling, and incident post-mortems
- Continuously improve the cloud security posture through telemetry analysis and best practices
- Cross-platform & advisory:
- Support additional platforms including RedHat Linux distributions when integrated into Defender for Cloud
- Provide expertise on EndPoint protection interoperability with solutions like McAfee/Trellix and SCCM
- Advise IT and business teams on secure deployment and configuration practices
Is this you?
- 5+ years in IT/security with proven expertise in cloud/server security
- Deep hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Cloud for Servers P1/P2
- Strong experience with server enrollment and policy assignment (hybrid and non-hybrid)
- Experience in deploying Defender for Cloud for Servers at scale
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerShell scripting and Windows Server management (2016/2019/2022)
- Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure Arc enrollment and governance
- Exposure to Linux security hardening (RedHat distributions)
- Familiarity with McAfee/Trellix EndPoint Security
- Experience with SCCM deployments
How afarax supports you?
- You benefit from our extensive network
- You will have access to projects that fit your expertise
- We help and support you throughout your project
- We offer the possibility to build a valuable and lasting partnership
