We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior EUC / Endpoint Security Engineer (Intune & Essential Eight) for a 6 months contract to join our growing team.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field
* 6–11 years of experience in EUC / Endpoint Engineering with strong security hardening focus
* Proven hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune, WDAC, Endpoint Security, and Essential Eight compliance uplift
* Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager
* End-to-end management of Windows 10/11 devices
* Expertise in Endpoint Security hardening, including:
* Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) – policy creation, staging, allow/deny lists, signing
* Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender Antivirus, Firewall, ASR rules
* Solid experience with Essential Eight (E8) controls, including: Application Control, patch management and application updates, Hardening baselines and MFA enforcement and admin privilege restriction
* Strong Azure AD / Entra ID skills (Conditional Access, device trust, hybrid join)
* Advanced troubleshooting skills across OS, identity, security controls, and applications
* Strong PowerShell scripting skills for automation and validation
Responsibilities:
* Manage and support Intune-based endpoint environments for Windows 10/11
* Design, implement, and maintain compliance policies, configuration profiles, and proactive remediations
* Deploy and manage applications (Win32/MSI), Autopilot provisioning, and lifecycle management
* Implement and operationalize WDAC policies aligned to Essential Eight maturity uplift
* Configure and maintain Defender security controls, ASR rules, firewall, and vulnerability reduction measures
* Implement Azure AD Conditional Access and identity hardening strategies
* Map existing endpoint policies to Essential Eight maturity uplift activities
* Troubleshoot complex endpoint issues using event logs, Defender logs, WDAC audit logs, and Intune diagnostics
* Develop PowerShell scripts for automation, reporting, and policy validation
* Create and maintain SOPs, security baselines, and implementation documentation
* Work closely with client SMEs, security architects, and stakeholders, providing clear communication and guidance