MicroSoft Security Developer - Contract - Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia | Posted on 07/21/2026
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MicroSoft Security Developer - Contract - Melbourne
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Role Overview
Senior-level Microsoft security skilled 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
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