Motion Recruitment Partners LLC
Microsoft Sentinel Security Engineer
Motion Recruitment Partners LLC, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Microsoft Sentinel Security Engineer
Washington, DC
Hybrid
Contract
$70/hr - $75/hr
A growing cyber security consulting firm is seeking a Security Engineer with deep experience in Microsoft Sentinel to lead SIEM strategy, threat monitoring, and incident response. You'll play a critical role in enhancing security operations and improving threat visibility across the organization.
Location:
On-site at Client HQ - Washington, DC (Hybrid: 3 days per week) Clearance
: Public trust or ability to obtain one Key Responsibilities: Act as the SME for Microsoft Sentinel: manage ingestion, playbooks, workbooks, and alerts
Monitor internal logs and external threat intelligence for actionable insights
Build and maintain KQL queries, dashboards, and incident response workflows
Work with SOC teams and third parties to investigate incidents and tune detections
Design log ingestion strategies and normalize data for accurate analysis
Support risk management, threat monitoring, and continuous improvement of the security program
Train SOC staff on Sentinel usage and best practices
Participate in security exercises and maintain documentation
Qualifications: BS/BA in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, intelligence, or threat detection
Certification(s): CISSP, GIAC, CEH, Security+, Network+, or equivalent
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, SIEM tuning, and KQL
Familiarity with threat analysis, server/application management, and automation tools#LI-PF1
You will receive the following benefits: Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
Paid Sick Time Leave
Legal and Identity Protection Plans
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Posted by:
Patrick Fuller Specialization: Security Operations
Security Engineering
Cybersecurity
On-site at Client HQ - Washington, DC (Hybrid: 3 days per week) Clearance
: Public trust or ability to obtain one Key Responsibilities: Act as the SME for Microsoft Sentinel: manage ingestion, playbooks, workbooks, and alerts
Monitor internal logs and external threat intelligence for actionable insights
Build and maintain KQL queries, dashboards, and incident response workflows
Work with SOC teams and third parties to investigate incidents and tune detections
Design log ingestion strategies and normalize data for accurate analysis
Support risk management, threat monitoring, and continuous improvement of the security program
Train SOC staff on Sentinel usage and best practices
Participate in security exercises and maintain documentation
Qualifications: BS/BA in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, intelligence, or threat detection
Certification(s): CISSP, GIAC, CEH, Security+, Network+, or equivalent
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, SIEM tuning, and KQL
Familiarity with threat analysis, server/application management, and automation tools#LI-PF1
You will receive the following benefits: Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
Paid Sick Time Leave
Legal and Identity Protection Plans
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Posted by:
Patrick Fuller Specialization: Security Operations
Security Engineering
Cybersecurity