Sentinel Deployment Engineer

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

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking an experienced Sentinel Deployment Engineer for a 6-month remote contract. The role involves designing and implementing advanced security playbooks using Microsoft Sentinel, leading projects, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have strong Azure experience, skills in query languages, and hands-on experience with SIEM/XDR technologies. The position offers a competitive day rate of up to £500 and the opportunity to work with key clients in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work on Microsoft Sentinel SIEM and/or Defender XDR complex project implementations.
• Create and develop new detection, automation, and reporting use cases.
• Assess and report maturity of client SIEM and XDR deployments.
• Define and assist in creating operational and executive reports.
• Work on XDR integration activities across Microsoft and Azure.

Skills

Azure Cloud technologies

Microsoft Sentinel and Defender

Query languages (KQL, SPL, SQL, Powershell)

Communication skills

Hands-on engineering with SIEM/XDR

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)