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Senior Microsoft Sentinel / SIEM Engineer, Stoke-on-Trent
Client: Cloud Decisions
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
31.05.2025
Expiry Date:
15.07.2025
Job Description:
Job Title: Senior Microsoft Sentinel / SIEM Engineer, to £85,000 + Benefits + Microsoft
Location: Fully Remote, UK
Company: Global Microsoft Managed MISA Partner
Role Overview:
This is a standout opportunity for a Microsoft Sentinel expert to work with a global security Microsoft powerhouse. You will join a Microsoft managed global partner, a prominent MISA member, and a trusted Security Depth Partner, giving you access to Microsoft’s security roadmap and support. You will work at the forefront of cyber defense, contributing to investigations involving nation-state threat actors and refining your skills in enterprise-scale log ingestion and Sentinel engineering.
Responsibilities:
- Own and optimize enterprise-wide log onboarding into Microsoft Sentinel
- Deploy standard and custom connectors, Function Apps, and parsers
- Handle log ingestion at scale across hybrid and multi-cloud environments
- Enhance custom Function Apps and ingestion pipelines
- Parse, normalize, and optimize log telemetry for accuracy and cost-efficiency
- Partner with IR teams on live attack responses
- Collaborate with Microsoft teams to develop detection capabilities
- Contribute to internal knowledge base and engineering standards
Requirements:
- Experience with building and integrating complex Microsoft Sentinel solutions
- Understanding of security telemetry across identity, endpoint, cloud, and network layers
- Experience with SIEM content development, KQL, analytics rules, and custom data connectors
- Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, APIs, and Function Apps
- Background in cyber threat detection, incident response, or DFIR (a plus)
- Ability to work in fast-paced, customer-facing environments
Technical Skills:
- PowerShell, Python, REST APIs
- Log ingestion and parsing across multiple platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, M365, Defender, Entra, Copilot, Carbon Black, Okta, Tier 1 Network vendors)
- Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, threat detection frameworks, IOC enrichment
- Problem-solving skills
- Sentinel/Log Analytics Cost Management and Data Optimization
Benefits:
- Access to Microsoft Sentinel product teams and early feature previews
- Involvement in real-world nation-state attack detection
- Opportunity to develop Sentinel expertise
- Part of a Microsoft Security elite MISA and Depth partner
- Exposure to multi-cloud detection and security automation
- Remote, flexible work environment with global team collaboration
- Career growth and recognition within a respected security consultancy