Motion Recruitment
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
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Microsoft Sentinel Security Engineer
role at
Motion Recruitment 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Microsoft Sentinel Security Engineer
role at
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
Job function Information Technology Industries Staffing and Recruiting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Motion Recruitment by 2x Get notified about new Security Engineer jobs in
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