Senior Security Engineer – Microsoft Sentinel

Paramount Computer System; Tamil Nadu; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Paramount Computer System in Tamil Nadu is seeking a skilled Senior Security Engineer – Microsoft Sentinel to design and implement security solutions integrating SIEM/SOAR technologies. The candidate will lead deployments, develop custom detection rules with KQL, and create automation workflows.

The ideal applicant has strong experience with Microsoft Sentinel, familiarity with cloud security, and relevant certifications. Be part of a team enhancing cybersecurity through innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel SIEM and SOAR.
• Proven experience in SIEM deployment and migration to Microsoft Sentinel.
• Advanced proficiency in KQL for detection engineering.
• Experience in building custom connectors and ingestion pipelines.
• Expertise in Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and API integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end deployment and migration of SIEM solutions to Microsoft Sentinel.
• Design, implement, and optimize SIEM and SOAR architectures within Microsoft Sentinel.
• Develop complex custom detection rules using KQL.
• Build and maintain custom SOAR automation workflows using Logic Apps.
• Integrate logs into Microsoft Sentinel Data Lake for centralized analysis.

Skills

Microsoft Sentinel SIEM and SOAR

KQL (Kusto Query Language)

Logstash, NXLog

Logic Apps

Azure Functions

API integrations

SIEM deployment and migration

ASIM architecture

Cloud security

Education

Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)

Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

SAP

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Senior Security Engineer – Microsoft Sentinel

4 Years

IND

Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Security Engineer – Microsoft Sentinel with deep expertise in SIEM/SOAR deployment, migration, and advanced security engineering. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimizing Microsoft Sentinel solutions, including custom integrations, automation, and AI-assisted security operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end deployment and migration of SIEM solutions to Microsoft Sentinel
• Design, implement, and optimize SIEM and SOAR architectures within Microsoft Sentinel
• Develop complex custom detection rules using advanced KQL (Kusto Query Language)
• Build and maintain custom SOAR automation workflows using Logic Apps
• Develop Codeless Connector Framework (CCF) solutions for integrating custom data sources and applications
• Integrate SAP systems with Microsoft Sentinel and design custom detection use cases
• Leverage Microsoft Security Copilot / GitHub Copilot for AI-assisted content creation during migration and optimization
• Implement data ingestion pipelines using tools such as Logstash, NXLog, or similar technologies
• Integrate logs into Microsoft Sentinel Data Lake for centralized analysis
• Develop integrations for custom applications (e.g., Oracle Fusion) using APIs and Logic Apps
• Create and manage Azure Function Apps for advanced data integration scenarios
• Design and implement ASIM (Advanced Security Information Model) parsers
• Continuously improve detection coverage, automation, and response capabilities

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel SIEM and SOAR
• Proven experience in SIEM deployment and migration to Microsoft Sentinel
• Advanced proficiency in KQL (Kusto Query Language) for detection engineering
• Experience in building custom connectors and ingestion pipelines
• Expertise in Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and API integrations
• Hands-on experience with Logstash, NXLog, or equivalent data ingestion tools
• Experience integrating enterprise applications (SAP, Oracle Fusion, etc.) with SIEM platforms
• Strong understanding of ASIM architecture and parser development
• Familiarity with Microsoft Security Copilot and Generative AI capabilities
• Experience working with Microsoft Sentinel Data Lake and data architecture

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud security (Azure Security stack)
• Knowledge of threat detection, incident response, and security operations
• Relevant certifications such as:
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)