Ayan Infotech has an urgent and immediate requirement for a WDAC Endpoint Security Specialist for a contract job opportunity in Sydney.
Due to the nature of the work involved, all applicants must have full unrestricted work rights in Australia.
Title: WDAC Endpoint Security Specialist
Location: Sydney (on-site)
Type: Contract (3 months +)
Required Skills and Experience:
Policy Development & Deployment:
- Design and implement WDAC policies using XML and convert them to binary for enforcement.
- Deploy WDAC policies via Microsoft Intune, Endpoint Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr), or PowerShell.
- Configure audit mode before enforcement to minimize disruption and validate policy effectiveness.
Security & Compliance:
- Enforce application control to prevent unauthorized code execution, including kernel-level protection.
- Align WDAC implementation with regulatory requirements and organizational security frameworks.
Integration & Management:
- Integrate WDAC with Microsoft Defender Antivirus and other endpoint security tools.
- Enable managed installer functionality for automated trust of Intune-deployed applications.
Monitoring & Troubleshooting:
- Analyze WDAC logs using Microsoft Security tools (e.g., Advanced Hunting) to refine policies.
- Resolve application blockage issues and maintain policy updates for evolving business needs.
Documentation & Training:
- Maintain detailed documentation of WDAC configurations and deployment processes.
- Provide training and support for IT teams and end-users on WDAC policies.
- Strong knowledge of Windows security architecture, application control, and endpoint protection.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune, ConfigMgr, and PowerShell scripting.
- Familiarity with Code Integrity policies, audit vs enforcement modes, and policy signing.
- Ability to manage large-scale deployments and troubleshoot complex WDAC issues.
Preferred Experience:
- Previous experience implementing WDAC in enterprise environments.
- Ivanti application control understanding
- Understanding of Zero Trust security models and compliance frameworks.
- Knowledge of ASD Essential Eight or similar security hardening guidelines.
Contact: 02 9412 4178 for more details.
www.ayaninfotech.com
