Microsoft Sentinel - SME

Tata Consultancy Services; Letterkenny; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Microsoft Sentinel SME to enhance their Cyber Security team. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, manage cybersecurity incidents, and design solutions that leverage AI for automation. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team, providing expertise in Microsoft Sentinel and Defender while supporting clients in securing their Azure and M365 environments. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this forward-thinking consultancy offers a welcoming culture and numerous benefits, making it an excellent place to grow your career in cybersecurity.

Benefits

Paid holiday entitlement

Pension contribution

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Income protection

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Discounted car leasing options

Access to training resources

Qualifications

• Proven Cybersecurity experience with a focus on Microsoft Sentinel.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Defender and threat detection analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage cybersecurity incidents and support the evolution of AI in security.
• Design and configure Microsoft Sentinel and Defender products.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Microsoft Sentinel proficiency

Microsoft Defender proficiency

Threat Detection and Analysis

Azure cloud services knowledge

PowerShell or KQL knowledge

Security Operations Center analyst background

Team organization skills

Ownership of delivery assignments

Education

Microsoft Security Engineer Associate certification

Cybersecurity certifications

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender

Azure Log Analytics

Job description

Role: Microsoft Sentinel - SME

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Letterkenny, Co. Donegal (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week)

Ready to utilise your expertise as a Microsoft Sentinel Engineer, enhancing your skills within Cyber Security space?

Are you passionate about building your career with a dynamic global IT Consultancy where you will have the opportunity to grow?

We have an exciting role for you as a Microsoft Sentinel – SME!

The Role

As a Microsoft Sentinel – SME, you will be primarily responsible for the development, maintenance, and enforcement of the Azure Sentinel technology. You will work with our customers and understand and support how the Azure Sentinel platform will be leveraged to provide security across Azure and M365. You will also be providing an escalation point for Security Operation Center to consult and trust in the candidate's technical expertise.

Key responsibilities:

• Support and manage production cyber security incidents in a Managed Services/Operations setting.
• Hands-on design and configuration of the Microsoft Defender and Sentinel product suites.
• Support the evolution and implementation of AI to automate Investigation and Response.
• Support the team in providing Cybersecurity expertise.
• Create and develop Sentinel queries and playbooks.
• Perform security analyst operations within Azure Sentinel including incident response and remediation of any related issues.
• Drive strategic and complex projects with many critical dependencies.
• Drive the development of Cybersecurity decoy systems to lure attackers off track leveraging Microsoft tools.
• Manage the Endpoint Detection and Response support and administration.

Your Profile

Key skills/knowledge/experience:

• Relevant track record of Cybersecurity experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender (implementation, administration, and troubleshooting).
• Overall knowledge of Microsoft Security products.
• Experience in threat Detection and Analysis.
• Knowledge of Azure cloud services and Azure Log Analytics.
• Experience and Knowledge in Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM).
• Experience and knowledge in PowerShell or KQL.
• Demonstrated ability to organise teams toward a common objective.
• Ability to take ownership of delivery assignments and work in a team to accomplish joint goals.
• Security Operations Center analyst background.
• Flexibility as the role may require some occasional travel.

Good to have:

• Microsoft Security Engineer Associate certification & Microsoft Security Operations certifications.
• Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and RMS.
• Microsoft Information Protection/Azure Information Protection.
• Privileged Identity Management.
• Other Cloud Certification.
• Cybersecurity certifications.

Rewards & Benefits

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature paid holiday entitlement, pension contribution, private healthcare including dental & optical coverage, life assurance and income protection, cycle-to-work scheme, exclusive discounts on gym memberships, discounted rates on car leasing options, staff discounts within the larger Tata network, and access to extensive training resources.

Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing

At TCS, we believe in building and sustaining a culture of equity and belonging where everyone can thrive. Our diversity motto is ‘Inclusion without Exception’.

You’ll find a welcoming culture and many internal volunteering and social networks to join. Our diversity, inclusion and social activities include LGBTQ+ and mental health networks, as well as health and wellness initiatives and sports events (we even sponsor the London Marathon).

We are open to all and treat applications equally, regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation, or beliefs.

Join us and do more of what matters. Apply online now.