MS Sentinel Security Engineer

We seek a highly skilled and experienced Azure Security Engineer with expertise in Microsoft Sentinel SIEM to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting Sentinel for our customers, ensuring seamless onboarding of the Sentinel tool. Additionally, the candidate should possess in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with scripting languages, cloud infrastructure, and various security frameworks.

Job Location: 100% Remote

Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Microsoft Sentinel SIEM for customers.
• Lead the customer onboarding process for the Sentinel tool, ensuring successful integration into their environment.
• Utilize scripting languages, including PowerShell, Python, and KQL, to automate tasks and enhance system functionality.
• Develop and maintain distributed systems and cloud infrastructure to support security operations.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices related to cloud security and Sentinel SIEM.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting Microsoft Sentinel SIEM.
• Proficiency in deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting Microsoft Sentinel SIEM for diverse customer environments.
• Strong scripting skills, including expertise in PowerShell, Python, and KQL (Kusto Query Language).
• Experience in developing and maintaining distributed systems and cloud infrastructure, with a focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with enterprise security technologies, including Microsoft Security Suite, Microsoft Intune, and Microsoft Defender.
• Familiarity with Azure Identity services, including Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and Conditional Access Policies.
• Experience leading customer onboarding processes, ensuring successful integration of Microsoft Sentinel into their environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with customers and internal teams.
• Relevant professional certifications in Cloud (AWS, Microsoft Azure) and IT Security (Security+, CISSP, CCSP) are highly desirable.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, vCenter, and Docker management is a big plus.

Benefits include:

• 401(k)
• AD&D Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flex PTO program
• Paid certification and continuing education

Salary range: $140,000 - $200,000 + annual bonus

Work schedule: Monday through Friday

Work hours: 40 hours a week

A little about DirectDefense

Since coming together in 2011 to form DirectDefense, our team has been committed to offering Cybersecurity defense strategies that are unmatched in the industry. Whether we are performing assessments of networks, platforms, and applications or applying managed services to improve your organization’s security posture, we are focused on providing world-class services that don’t just work–they work for you.

OUR MISSION

We establish partnerships with our clients based on trust and results. We leverage our deep industry knowledge and expertise to identify and remediate blind spots in your security program, provide meaningful visibility of your entire enterprise, and align your organization with security best practices and compliance standards.

OUR VISION

We aim to secure organizations across all industries against advanced threats and attacks in today’s world. Acting in partnership with organizations, we will provide unmatched information security services designed to improve your overall security posture, close gaps, and track vulnerabilities on an ongoing basis through continued education and support.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

As required by Colorado law under the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, DirectDefense provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Colorado. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the state of Colorado only, the range of starting pay for this role is $140,000 - $200,000 per year with an annual bonus.

Recruiting ends for this role on April 29th, 2024