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# Microsoft Cybersecurity Operations Lead at DEFEND

**Setup**
: Hybrid

**Location**
: Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community, Canterbury

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: not_specified

**Posted**
: Aug 27, 2026

## Description

DEFEND is seeking a Microsoft Cybersecurity Operations Lead to configure, optimize, govern, and manage Microsoft's security ecosystem for their Managed Services customers. The role involves leading the administration and optimization of Microsoft security platforms, developing security baselines, driving product improvements, monitoring platform health, collaborating with stakeholders, analyzing emerging capabilities, supporting incident response, and coordinating with various teams.

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