Cyber Security & Microsoft Endpoint Security InternPowerdata Group is an Australian ICT consulting company specialising in Data Analytics, AI, Cyber Security, Cloud and Digital Transformation solutions for government and enterprise clients.We are seeking a motivated Cyber Security Intern to assist with the implementation of Microsoft security controls across Windows endpoints and Microsoft 365 environments.
The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender, Intune, Entra ID, security hardening, vulnerability remediation and security compliance frameworks.About Powerdata GroupPowerdata Group is an Australian ICT consulting company specialising in Data Analytics, AI, Cyber Security, Cloud and Digital Transformation solutions for government and enterprise clients.We are seeking a motivated Cyber Security Intern to assist with the implementation of Microsoft security controls across Windows endpoints and Microsoft 365 environments.
The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender, Intune, Entra ID, security hardening, vulnerability remediation and security compliance frameworks.Position SummaryThe Cyber Security Intern will work with our technical consultants to implement and validate Microsoft-recommended security controls across Windows workstations and servers.This role is ideal for a student or recent graduate who has exposure to Microsoft security technologies and wants practical experience implementing enterprise security controls.ResponsibilitiesMicrosoft Security HardeningAssist with implementation of Microsoft Defender security recommendationsConfigure and test Microsoft Defender Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) rulesSupport implementation of Credential Guard and BitLockerAssist with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)



configurationReview and remediate Microsoft Secure Score recommendationsValidate security baselines and hardening controlsEndpoint ManagementConfigure and troubleshoot Microsoft Intune policiesAssist with Windows security baseline deploymentsSupport device compliance policy implementationTest Group Policy and Intune configuration changesIdentity & Authentication SecurityAssist in implementing:LDAP SigningLDAP Channel BindingNTLM Reduction/RemovalSMB SigningMulti-Factor AuthenticationConditional Access PoliciesVulnerability ManagementReview vulnerability assessment reportsAssist with remediation of identified vulnerabilitiesMonitor Defender Vulnerability Management findingsValidate patch deployment and update complianceSecurity DocumentationCreate implementation guidesDocument testing proceduresRecord security configuration changesAssist with audit and compliance evidence collectionEssential SkillsTechnicalExposure to one or more of:Microsoft IntuneMicrosoft Entra ID (Azure AD)Microsoft Defender for EndpointWindows ServerActive DirectoryGroup Policy (GPO)PowerShellMicrosoft 365 AdministrationKnowledgeBasic understanding of:Windows SecurityActive Directory AuthenticationNetwork Security FundamentalsEndpoint SecurityCyber Security ConceptsVulnerability ManagementSoft SkillsStrong analytical and troubleshooting skillsAttention to detailGood written communicationAbility to follow technical proceduresWillingness to learn recent technologiesDesirable SkillsExperience with any of the following would be highly regarded:Credential GuardAttack Surface Reduction RulesMicrosoft Secure ScoreCIS BenchmarksEssential EightBitLockerDefender Vulnerability ManagementAzure SecurityMicrosoft Security Compliance ToolkitSecurity hardening projectsSecurity assessments or penetration testingQualificationsCurrently studying or recently completed:Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyComputer ScienceInformation SystemsNetwork EngineeringMicrosoft certifications are advantageous but not required:SC-900AZ-900MS-900SC-200SC-300What You'll GainReal-world Microsoft security implementation experienceExposure to government and enterprise security environmentsHands-on Defender and Intune administration experienceExposure to Essential Eight and security compliance frameworksMentoring from experienced consultantsPotential pathway to ongoing employmentRequirements1.
Attack Surface Reduction Experience Have you ever configured or tested Microsoft Defender Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) rules?
If yes, which rules have you worked with and how did you validate that they were operating correctly?
Looking for: Hands-on Defender experience, not just theoretical knowledge.
2. Intune & Endpoint Security Describe a Microsoft Intune policy that you have created or modified.
What problem was it solving and how did you deploy and test it?
Looking for: Practical configuration experience.
3. Active Directory Security What is LDAP Signing and why would an organisation want to implement it?
Have you ever participated in a project involving Active Directory security hardening?
Looking for: Understanding of directory security and authentication controls.
4. Vulnerability Remediation Tell us about a security vulnerability or security recommendation you helped investigate or remediate.
What was the issue and what actions did you take?
Looking for: Problem solving and practical security exposure.
5. PowerShell & Automation Can you provide an example of a PowerShell script you have written or modified?
What did it do and how was it used?
Looking for: Ability to automate security and endpoint management tasks.
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📌 Cyber Security & Microsoft Endpoint Security Intern (Melbourne)
🏢 Powerdata Group Consulting
📍 Melbourne