Sentinel Deployment Engineer

Hamilton Barnes; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized technology consultancy is seeking an experienced Sentinel Deployment Engineer for a 6-month remote contract. The role involves designing and implementing security playbooks and providing expert guidance on Microsoft Sentinel. Candidates should have strong Azure experience and skills in query languages. The position offers a day rate of up to £500, outside of IR35 regulations, focusing on robust security solutions and client interactions.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Azure Cloud technologies and Microsoft security solutions.
• Experience in query languages and developing scripts for security purposes.
• Familiarity with enterprise IT systems related to cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex implementations of Microsoft Sentinel and Defender projects.
• Develop new detection, automation, and reporting use cases based on client needs.
• Assess client SIEM and XDR deployment maturity and create reports.

Skills

Azure Cloud technologies

Microsoft Sentinel

Defender solution

Query languages (KQL, SPL, SQL, Powershell)

Communication skills

Tools

SIEM technologies

XDR technologies

Job description

Sentinel Deployment Engineer - 6 months - Remote - Outside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Sentinel Deployment Engineer for a 6-month contract to work directly with a key customer. This role involves designing and implementing advanced security playbooks, providing expert-level guidance, and delivering robust security monitoring and response solutions using Microsoft Sentinel.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on Microsoft Sentinel SIEM and / or Defender XDR complex project implementations for customers (remotely), starting with design and architecture, deployment, and use case tune-up.
• Create and develop new detection, automation, and reporting use cases per customer requirements.
• Assess and report maturity of client SIEM and XDR deployments
• Define and assist in creating operational and executive security reports and dashboards.
• Work on XDR integration activities across the Microsoft and Azure product stacks.
• Familiarity with Microsoft XDR and Zero Trust Architecture models
• Act as a lead on the Deployment Engineering team and provide mentoring for other mid and junior level engineers.

What You Will Ideally Bring

• Strong experience with Azure Cloud technologies, Microsoft Sentinel and Defender solution.
• Experience in query languages and / or script development (KQL, SPL, SQL, Powershell, etc.)
• Knowledge and familiarity of enterprise IT systems in relation to cyber security.
• Hands-on engineering experience with SIEM and / or XDR technologies
• Excellent communication skills to work in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment

Contract Details

• Duration : 6 months
• Location : Remote
• Day Rate : Up to £500 per day (Outside IR35)