Implement and manage Windows Defender Application Control policies across enterprise environments. Responsibilities include policy development, XML-to-binary conversion, deployment through Intune, ConfigMgr, and PowerShell, audit and enforcement configuration, Defender integration, log analysis, troubleshooting application blocks, documentation, and user training. The role also supports Zero Trust alignment, regulatory compliance, managed installer functionality, policy signing, and large-scale endpoint security deployments.
WDAC Implementation Specialist
Role Description
· Policy Development & Deployment:
o 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:
o Enforce
application control to prevent unauthorized code execution, including
kernel-level protection.
- Align WDAC implementation
with regulatory requirements and organizational security frameworks.
- Integration & Management:
o Integrate
WDAC with Microsoft Defender Antivirus and other endpoint security tools.
- Enable managed installer
functionality for automated trust of Intune-deployed applications.
- Monitoring &
Troubleshooting:
o 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:
o Maintain
detailed documentation of WDAC configurations and deployment processes.
- Provide training and support
for IT teams and end-users on WDAC policies.
Essential Skill
· 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.
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