Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance, Microsoft Defender Suite, Exchange Online, Active Directory / Group Policy, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Windows Server and Windows 10/11, endpoint protection and EDR solutions, and SIEM and log analysis tools. Microsoft certifications required or equivalent work experience, including Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate, Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, and Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate.