Senior Security Engineer

Red Clay Consulting; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Clay Consulting is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join our remote Philippines-based team. You will own the Microsoft security stack, drive threat detection with Defender XDR and Sentinel, and support SOC 2 Type 2 compliance across our environment.

You will operate independently, partner with IT, engineering, and leadership, and implement robust controls, incident response playbooks, and monitoring to protect critical assets and data for clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a security engineering or security operations role.
• 3+ years with the Microsoft 365 security suite (Defender XDR, Sentinel, Entra ID, Purview).
• Experience supporting or leading a SOC 2 Type 2 audit from design to evidence.
• Proficiency in KQL for building detection rules, hunting queries, and dashboards.
• Experience with Azure cloud security (Security Center/Defender for Cloud, RBAC, policy).
• Hands-on with SOAR/automation (Logic Apps, Sentinel playbooks).

Responsibilities

• Own the Microsoft security stack and optimize Defender products.
• Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and automation workflows.
• Monitor alerts, incidents, investigations across Defender XDR and Sentinel.
• Lead vulnerability remediation and coordinate with IT/engineering.
• Support SOC 2 Type 2 audit preparation and evidence collection.
• Translate security findings into business-relevant reports for leadership.

Skills

KQL

SOC 2

Azure security

SOAR/Automation

Threat hunting

Incident response

PowerShell / Python

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Defender for Endpoint

Defender for Identity

Defender for Cloud Apps

Defender for Office 365

Sentinel

Microsoft Purview

Azure AD / Entra ID

Logic Apps

Job description

Department: Information Technology
Position Type: Full-Time Employee
Location: Remote Philippines
Reports To: Director of Information Technology

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Security Engineer to join our remote team from the Philippines. This role sits at the core of our security operations and compliance posture while owning our Microsoft 365 security stack, driving threat detection through Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel, and serving as our primary technical resource for SOC 2 Type 2 compliance. This is a senior individual contributor role. You will be trusted to operate independently, make sound security decisions, and work cross-functionally with IT, engineering, and leadership to implement and maintain security controls across the company’s toolset.

What You’ll Do

Own the Microsoft Security Stack

• Manage and optimize Microsoft 365 Defender, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps, and Defender for Office 365
• Administer and tune Microsoft Sentinel - build and maintain KQL detection rules, analytics rules, workbooks, and playbooks
• Monitor the Microsoft Secure Score, prioritize improvement actions, and drive remediation across the tenant
• Configure and maintain Conditional Access policies, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) security settings, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
• Manage Microsoft Purview compliance features including DLP, sensitivity labels, and information protection policies

Security Operations & Threat Response

• Monitor and respond to security alerts, incidents, and investigations across Defender XDR and Sentinel
• Develop and maintain incident response playbooks, automation workflows (Logic Apps / SOAR), and escalation procedures
• Perform threat hunting using KQL and identify gaps in detection coverage
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and lead remediation efforts in coordination with IT and engineering teams
• Evaluate and respond to identity-based threats, phishing campaigns, and anomalous behavior patterns

SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance

• Serve as a technical resource for SOC 2 Type 2 audit preparation and execution
• Design, implement, and document security controls that satisfy Trust Service Criteria (TSC) requirements across the company’s toolset
• Maintain evidence collection for audit deliverables - access reviews, logging configurations, policy enforcement, and change management records
• Identify control gaps and drive remediation efforts prior to and during audit windows
• Partner with external auditors, providing technical walkthroughs and supporting evidence requests
• Keep control documentation current as tooling, processes, and the environment change

Cross-Functional Security Enablement

• Implement and enforce security controls across the company’s broader toolset - SaaS platforms, cloud infrastructure, and endpoint environment
• Advise and support IT on secure configuration for onboarding, offboarding, and access provisioning workflows
• Partner with engineering teams on secure development practices, secrets management, and cloud security posture
• Produce clear, concise reporting on security posture, incident trends, and audit readiness for IT leadership
• Stay current on the Microsoft security roadmap, threat landscape, and emerging attack techniques relevant to the company’s environment

What We’re Looking For

Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a security engineering or security operations role
• 3+ years of deep, practical experience with the Microsoft 365 security suite (Defender XDR, Sentinel, Entra ID, Purview)
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading a SOC 2 Type 2 audit - from control design through evidence delivery
• Proficiency in KQL (Kusto Query Language) for building detection rules, hunting queries, and dashboards in Sentinel
• Experience with Azure cloud security, including Azure Security Center / Defender for Cloud, RBAC, and policy management
• Hands-on experience with SOAR/automation - Logic Apps, Sentinel playbooks, or equivalent

Certifications (Preferred)

• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

Skills & Attributes

• Strong English communication skills - written and verbal - for working cross-functionally with a US-based team
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented approach to documentation, evidence collection, and control ownership
• Ability to translate technical security findings into clear, business-relevant language for leadership
• Collaborative mindset - willing to mentor junior team members and share knowledge across the IT team

Nice to Have

• CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ certification
• Experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud (multi-cloud security posture management)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Intune / endpoint management from a security hardening perspective
• Scripting skills in PowerShell or Python for security automation tasks
• Experience working within a consulting or MSP environment supporting multiple clients or environments

Working Hours & Location

This is a fully remote position based in the Philippines. You will be expected to maintain meaningful overlap with US Eastern or Central business hours to support real-time collaboration with the core team - typically at least 4-5 hours of daily overlap. Flexibility around incident response and time-sensitive audit activities is expected.

Why This Role Matters

Security is not an afterthought here - it is foundational to how we operate and earn the trust of our clients. This role gives a seasoned security professional the autonomy to own our security program end-to-end, shape how controls are built and maintained, and have a direct, visible impact on the company’s compliance posture and resilience. If you are someone who takes pride in doing security work right, this is the environment for it.

We are dedicated to promoting diversity and upholding our standing as an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.