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About Powerdata Group Powerdata 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 Summary The 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. Responsibilities Microsoft Security Hardening Assist with implementation of Microsoft Defender security recommendations Configure and test Microsoft Defender Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) rules Support implementation of Credential Guard and BitLocker Assist with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) configuration Review and remediate Microsoft Secure Score recommendations Validate security baselines and hardening controls Endpoint Management Configure and troubleshoot Microsoft Intune policies Assist with Windows security baseline deployments Support device compliance policy implementation Test Group Policy and Intune configuration changes Identity & Authentication Security Assist in implementing: LDAP Signing LDAP Channel Binding NTLM Reduction/Removal SMB Signing Multi-Factor Authentication Conditional Access Policies Vulnerability Management Review vulnerability assessment reports Assist with remediation of identified vulnerabilities Monitor Defender Vulnerability Management findings Validate patch deployment and update compliance Security Documentation Create implementation guides Document testing procedures Record security configuration changes Assist with audit and compliance evidence collection Essential Skills Technical Exposure to one or more of: Microsoft Intune Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Windows Server Active Directory Group Policy (GPO) PowerShell Microsoft 365 Administration Knowledge Basic understanding of: Windows Security Active Directory Authentication Network Security Fundamentals Endpoint Security Cyber Security Concepts Vulnerability Management Soft Skills Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Attention to detail Good written communication Ability to follow technical procedures Willingness to learn new technologies Desirable Skills Experience with any of the following would be highly regarded: Credential Guard Attack Surface Reduction Rules Microsoft Secure Score CIS Benchmarks Essential Eight BitLocker Defender Vulnerability Management Azure Security Microsoft Security Compliance Toolkit Security hardening projects Security assessments or penetration testing Qualifications Currently studying or recently completed: Cyber Security Information Technology Computer Science Information Systems Network Engineering Microsoft certifications are advantageous but not required: SC-900 AZ-900 MS-900 SC-200 SC-300 What You'll Gain Real-world Microsoft security implementation experience Exposure to government and enterprise security environments Hands-on Defender and Intune administration experience Exposure to Essential Eight and security compliance frameworks Mentoring from experienced consultants Potential pathway to ongoing employment Requirements 1. 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.
