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The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, hands-on experience with endpoint security, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.\nKey Responsibilities:\nDeploy and configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (DfE) using Microsoft Intune and/or Active Directory Group Policy (GPO).\nDevelop and test deployment scripts for endpoint security management, including automation of legacy antivirus removal.\nSupport and maintain DfE infrastructure components, including storage, access controls, and integration with other security platforms.\nEnsure comprehensive device onboarding, policy compliance, and real-time reporting for all managed endpoints.\nAlign security configurations with Microsoft best practices and industry standards, and troubleshoot issues related to DfE deployment and operation.\nCollaborate closely with GPO and IT security teams to support and achieve strategic endpoint protection goals.\nMonitor endpoint health and risk exposure, proactively identifying and remediating security gaps.\nMaintain thorough documentation of configurations, policies, deployments, and risk assessments.\nEnsure compliance with organizational, regulatory, and GCC-H/GCC environment standards.\nQualifications:\nMinimum 3+ years of experience working in GCC-H/GCC environments, with a focus on endpoint security.\nProven hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint deployment and support.\nSolid experience with:\nMicrosoft Intune\nActive Directory and GPO\nPowerShell or other scripting languages\nEndpoint protection and risk management tools\nStrong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, highly secure IT environment.\nEducation & Certifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.\nPreferred certifications:\nMicrosoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate\nMicrosoft 365 Security Administrator Associate\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $104,488.09 - $125,835.12 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nApplication Question(s):\nAre you an US Citizen?\nExperience:\nIntune: 3 years (Preferred)\nActive Directory: 3 years (Preferred)\nendpoint: 3 years (Preferred)\nWork Location: On the road","company":"Practical Solutions","rawCompany":"practical solutions","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T12:44:36.524Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1199.07","title":"Security Management Specialists","slug":"security-management-specialists"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1212.00","title":"Information Security Analysts","slug":"information-security-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"},{"code":"541513","title":"Computer Facilities Management Services","slug":"computer-facilities-management-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Endpoint Security and Risk Manager","description":"Job Summary:\nWe are seeking a skilled and proactive Endpoint Security and Risk Manager to lead the deployment, configuration, and management of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (DfE) in a secure GCC-H/GCC environment. 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