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.
Skills Required
- 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 and enforcement modes, and policy signing
- Ability to manage large-scale deployments and troubleshoot complex WDAC issues
- Previous experience implementing WDAC in enterprise environments
- Understanding of Ivanti application control
- Understanding of Zero Trust security models and compliance frameworks
- Knowledge of ASD Essential Eight or similar security hardening guidelines
What We Do
XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd is a technology consulting and software services company serving clients across banking, financial services and insurance, telecommunications, mining, retail, energy, and manufacturing. It provides software development, IT management consulting, business analysis, project and program management, infrastructure support, and offshore development through onsite-offshore delivery. The company also works with cloud computing, big data, mobile applications, UI/UX, algorithms, and IoT.
