Security Engineer Microsoft E5 & Defender Implementation 17046

Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in ensuring the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry. Assignment Description We are looking for a hands-on Security Engineer What You Will Work On Deploy Microsoft Defender for Identity (V3) on Domain Controllers (passive mode) Migrate from Trend Micro XDR to Defender for Endpoint across ~2,100 devices Configure and optimize endpoint protection policies (ASR rules, security baselines) Transition from Trend Micro Mail Protection to Defender for Office 365 Implement and configure email security protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) Ensure equivalent or improved security posture during migrations Work with Microsoft FastTrack resources and internal stakeholders Perform PowerShell scripting and automation where needed Provide best practice recommendations and technical guidance Drive implementation independently and ensure timely delivery What You Bring Proven experience implementing Microsoft E5 security capabilities Strong hands-on experience with the Microsoft Defender suite Experience working in hybrid environments (Entra ID + on-prem AD) Ability to drive technical implementation independently Strong PowerShell scripting skills Experience with endpoint and email security migrations Good understanding of security best practices and frameworks Strong problem-solving and execution capabilities Excellent communication and collaboration skills This role is primarily remote, with a requirement to be onsite in Skåne County once per month