Job Description

MicroSoft Security Developer - Contract - Melbourne

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Melbourne, Australia | Posted on 07/21/2026

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Urgent requirement of MicroSoft Security Developer - Contract - Melbourne

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Requirements

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Role Overview

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

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- Provide Level 3 operational support for Microsoft security platforms.
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- Maintain and improve Microsoft Secure Score in line with government standards.
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- Support and optimise Microsoft Defender Suite (Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, Cloud Apps).
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- Implement and manage endpoint security, ASR rules, Intune, and device hardening.
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- Configure and support identity security using Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, and identity protection.
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- Implement data protection controls using Microsoft Purview (DLP, Information Protection, Insider Risk).
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- Provide Azure security support, including policies, logging, RBAC, encryption, key vaults,



and landing zone advisory.
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- Support incident response, threat investigation, and remediation.
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- Contribute to security architecture, design, and roadmap initiatives.
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- Produce operational documentation, runbooks, and configurations.
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- Deliver knowledge transfer and training to internal teams.
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- Participate in governance forums (Architecture and Change reviews).
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- Collaborate with SOC, assurance partners, and other service providers.
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Skills & Experience

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

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- CISSP, CISM, or equivalent (desirable).
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Duration: 06 Months and possible extension

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Eligibility: Australian/NZ Citizens/PR Holders only

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