Skill
Microsoft Defender
Cybersecurity
Microsoft Defender is Microsoft's suite of cybersecurity products, ranging from the built-in Windows antivirus (Microsoft Defender Antivirus) to enterprise-grade threat protection tools like Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, and Defender for Cloud. It is used by individual users and IT security teams to detect malware, prevent phishing, and monitor for threats across devices, email, and cloud infrastructure. The enterprise versions include centralized dashboards for incident response and threat intelligence.
Microsoft Defender in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
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- 5
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Open roles requiring Microsoft Defender (6)
IT Support Specialist
Voyager
Full-time · Reno, NV · $80,000 – $95,000
This role provides hands-on IT support across hardware, software, and enterprise systems for a defense contractor's Nevada office, handling everything from user troubleshooting to device lifecycle management and secure facility operations. It suits experienced desktop support professionals comfortable working independently in a regulated environment where security compliance is as important as technical skill.
Listed on Voyager’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Security Administrator
Stoke Space
Full-time · Kent, WA · $89,040 – $166,950
This hands-on security administration role at a space launch company involves managing technical security controls across cloud and on-premise infrastructure, from identity systems to endpoint protection and vulnerability management. It suits someone with 3+ years in security operations or systems administration who can work independently, translate compliance frameworks into practical configurations, and investigate security incidents in a fast-paced startup environment.
Listed on Stoke Space’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Japan Information Security Office (ISO) Security Engineering Lead
American International Group
Sumida-ku
This role leads security engineering efforts for AIG's enterprise security stack across Japan and the APAC region, managing both on-premise and multi-cloud infrastructure. It suits experienced security architects with deep cloud expertise who want to mentor teams and influence security strategy at a global financial services organization.
Listed on American International Group’s careers site · Apply there ↗
OT Security Response Engineer
Moderna
$145,900 – $234,200
Moderna seeks an incident response engineer with deep expertise in operational technology security to investigate and contain threats in manufacturing environments. This role combines traditional cybersecurity response skills with specialized knowledge of industrial control systems and their unique constraints.
Listed on Moderna’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Lead Cybersecurity Engineer
Comcast
Full-time · Plano, TX
Lead a team of security professionals overseeing incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance across an enterprise environment. This role suits experienced security engineers ready to move into leadership, combining hands-on technical work with strategy and people management.
Listed on Comcast’s careers site · Apply there ↗
IT Support Specialist -Cleared
Voyager
Full-time · Folsom, CA · $75,000 – $130,000
An on-site IT support role at an aerospace and defense contractor, providing hands-on technical support to users in a secure, classified environment. This position suits experienced desktop support professionals with security clearance eligibility and comfort working in regulated, high-security settings.
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Asked for alongside Microsoft Defender
Measured from the 6 open roles that name Microsoft Defender — not from a curated list.
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- Microsoft 3653 roles50.0%
- Microsoft Azure3 roles50.0%
- Microsoft Intune3 roles50.0%
- Microsoft Windows3 roles50.0%
Roles that use Microsoft Defender
Employers hiring for Microsoft Defender
5 in total, most open roles first.
- VVoyager2 roles
- Comcast1 role
- Moderna1 role
- SSStoke Space1 role
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