Microsoft Security Engineer
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What you'll do
- Collaborate with senior engineers, Project Managers, and customers to gather security and compliance requirements and implement designs.
- Deploy and configure Microsoft Defender solutions — Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Identity, and Defender for Cloud Apps.
- Implement data protection and compliance with Microsoft Purview — Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Information Protection / sensitivity labels, and retention.
- Configure identity and access security with Microsoft Entra ID — Conditional Access and MFA.
- Deploy Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR) where required (optional focus).
- Deliver migrations from other/third-party security solutions to Microsoft — e.g., Symantec, Trend Micro, McAfee, Forcepoint DLP, and third-party SIEMs — into Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Purview.
- Deliver Proof-of-Concept (POC) tasks to demonstrate solution value.
- Produce security configuration documentation and admin guides.
What they're looking for
- Proven hands-on implementation and deployment experience with Microsoft security solutions (2+ years).
- Implementation-focused — Hands-on experience deploying and implementing Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, Cloud Apps).
- Experience implementing Microsoft Purview — DLP, Information Protection / sensitivity labels, and compliance.
- Working knowledge of identity and access management with Entra ID and Conditional Access.
- Experience delivering migrations from other security solutions to Microsoft (e.g., Symantec, Trend Micro, McAfee, Forcepoint, third-party SIEMs).
- Good understanding of XDR, SIEM, IAM, and cloud security concepts.
- Basic PowerShell scripting.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- English — able to read technical documentation and to speak and present confidently to customers (verbal communication is required).
Nice to have
- Modern Workplace skills — Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager, and Autopilot.
- Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR) deployment experience.
- AI and Microsoft Copilot Studio skills — exposure to Copilot agents is a plus.
- Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., SC-900, SC-200, SC-400).
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Full description from employer
Microsoft Security Engineer
Noventiq Malaysia · Kuala Lumpur (On-site) · Services Delivery Team · Focus: Microsoft Defender, DLP & Purview (Sentinel optional)
Job Overview
We’re looking for a Microsoft Security Engineer to bring your talent to Noventiq Malaysia. You’ll be part of our Services Delivery Team, responsible for delivering and implementing Microsoft security solutions for external customers, with a focus on Microsoft Defender, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Microsoft Purview (Microsoft Sentinel is optional). This is a delivery and implementation role focused on hands-on deployment and migration.
What You’ll Do
• Collaborate with senior engineers, Project Managers, and customers to gather security and compliance requirements and implement designs.
• Deploy and configure Microsoft Defender solutions — Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Identity, and Defender for Cloud Apps.
• Implement data protection and compliance with Microsoft Purview — Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Information Protection / sensitivity labels, and retention.
• Configure identity and access security with Microsoft Entra ID — Conditional Access and MFA.
• Deploy Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR) where required (optional focus).
• Deliver migrations from other/third-party security solutions to Microsoft — e.g., Symantec, Trend Micro, McAfee, Forcepoint DLP, and third-party SIEMs — into Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Purview.
• Deliver Proof-of-Concept (POC) tasks to demonstrate solution value.
• Produce security configuration documentation and admin guides.
About You
• Proven hands-on implementation and deployment experience with Microsoft security solutions (2+ years).
• Implementation-focused — Hands-on experience deploying and implementing Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, Cloud Apps).
• Experience implementing Microsoft Purview — DLP, Information Protection / sensitivity labels, and compliance.
• Working knowledge of identity and access management with Entra ID and Conditional Access.
• Experience delivering migrations from other security solutions to Microsoft (e.g., Symantec, Trend Micro, McAfee, Forcepoint, third-party SIEMs).
• Good understanding of XDR, SIEM, IAM, and cloud security concepts.
• Basic PowerShell scripting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• English — able to read technical documentation and to speak and present confidently to customers (verbal communication is required).
Advantages (Nice to Have)
• Modern Workplace skills — Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager, and Autopilot.
• Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR) deployment experience.
• AI and Microsoft Copilot Studio skills — exposure to Copilot agents is a plus.
• Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., SC-900, SC-200, SC-400).
What We Offer
• Working time: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (work in office, Kuala Lumpur)
• Attractive bonus, and allowances for mobile, transportation, and parking
• Premium healthcare insurance
• External and internal training opportunities sponsored by the company
• Birthday paid day-off and birthday gift
• Recognition program and referral program
• Working device provided
• Other activities: annual company trip, year-end dinner, engagement events, coaching opportunities, etc.
• Annual salary review and promotion
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