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Microsoft Sentinel Security Engineer

Motion Recruitment, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Motion Recruitment 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

Posted By:

Patrick Fuller

Seniority level

Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type

Employment type Contract Job function

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