Microsoft Sentinel Engineer

Whizdom; Australia; On-site; AUD 166,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Whizdom is seeking a Microsoft Sentinel SME for a 6-month contract to contribute to a cybersecurity uplift. The role focuses on hands-on Microsoft Sentinel, SIEM monitoring, detection and response within the Azure security ecosystem, working with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

You will leverage Log Analytics and KQL to support monitoring, detection, and response activities, ensuring rapid incident handling in a fast-moving cybersecurity environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Microsoft Sentinel expertise is required.
• Experience across SIEM monitoring, detection and response.
• Strong Log Analytics and KQL skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support SIEM monitoring, detection and response activities.
• Collaborate with technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Apply expertise to uplift the security posture within the Azure ecosystem.

Skills

Microsoft Sentinel

SIEM monitoring

Detection & response

Log Analytics

KQL

Azure security

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Cybersecurity

Job description

Microsoft Sentinel SME | Contract | Cybersecurity Uplift

We’re supporting a leading Australian enterprise seeking an experienced Microsoft Sentinel SME to contribute to a cybersecurity uplift initiative.

This opportunity would suit a hands-on security specialist with strong Microsoft Sentinel, SIEM and Azure security expertise who can work effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

Role Overview

You will bring deep Microsoft Sentinel expertise to support SIEM monitoring, detection and response activities, while using Log Analytics and KQL within the broader Azure security ecosystem.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on Microsoft Sentinel expertise
• Experience across SIEM monitoring, detection and response
• Strong Log Analytics capability
• Advanced KQL (Kusto Query Language) skills
• Experience working across the Microsoft Azure security ecosystem
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving cybersecurity environment

Contract Details

• Initial contract: 6 months
• Start: ASAP / immediate availability preferred
• Extension potential: Opportunity to continue into delivery of the proposed solution
• Engagement: Contract

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to apply your Microsoft Sentinel expertise to a focused cybersecurity uplift initiative with a leading Australian enterprise, with the potential to remain involved as the solution progresses into delivery.