MicroSoft Security Developer - Contract - Melbourne

MicroSoft Security Developer - Contract - Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia Posted on 07/21/2026

Urgent requirement of MicroSoft Security Developer - Contract - Melbourne

Requirements Role Overview

• Senior-level Microsoft security professional providing operational support, engineering, and security improvements.
• Supports SOC-aligned operations and enterprise cybersecurity posture.
• Acts as a technical SME across Microsoft security platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Level 3 operational support for Microsoft security platforms.
• Maintain and improve Microsoft Secure Score in line with government standards.
• Support and optimise Microsoft Defender Suite (Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, Cloud Apps).
• Implement and manage endpoint security, ASR rules, Intune, and device hardening.
• Configure and support identity security using Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, and identity protection.
• Implement data protection controls using Microsoft Purview (DLP, Information Protection, Insider Risk).
• Provide Azure security support, including policies, logging, RBAC, encryption, key vaults, and landing zone advisory.
• Support incident response, threat investigation, and remediation.
• Contribute to security architecture, design, and roadmap initiatives.
• Produce operational documentation, runbooks, and configurations.
• Deliver knowledge transfer and training to internal teams.
• Participate in governance forums (Architecture and Change reviews).
• Collaborate with SOC, assurance partners, and other service providers.

Skills & Experience

• 5-10+ years of cybersecurity experience (Senior / SME level).
• Strong hands on experience with:
  • Microsoft Defender Suite
  • Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
  • Microsoft Purview
  • Azure security and governance
• Experience with Essential Eight, Zero Trust, and cloud security principles.
• Strong troubleshooting, advisory, and stakeholder communication skills.

Certifications (Preferred)

• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent (desirable).

Duration: 06 Months and possible extension

Eligibility: Australian/NZ Citizens/PR Holders only