Security Engineer

Carex Consulting Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Carex Consulting Group in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a Security Engineer dedicated to enhancing security through proactive threat detection and incident response strategies. The ideal candidate will optimize Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and manage security events within SIEM platforms.

The role requires over 5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and effective operation in a fast-paced environment. Join us in maintaining a robust security posture and contributing to critical cybersecurity initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or security engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
• Strong background in security investigations and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
• Monitor and manage security events within a SIEM platform.
• Investigate suspicious activity and potential security incidents.

Skills

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

SIEM platforms

Security investigations

Scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, KQL)

Cloud platform knowledge (Azure)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Relevant certifications (Security+, SC–100, CySA+)

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

QRadar

Job description

Carex is partnering with a Financial Services industry partner to identify a Security Engineer who will focus on hands‑on threat detection, investigation, and incident response while strengthening the overall security posture of the organization. This role emphasizes active monitoring and response using the Microsoft security stack, along with proactive efforts across vulnerability management, infrastructure hardening, and identity and access controls.

What You’ll Do

• Administer and optimize Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, including alert triage, investigation, and response actions
• Monitor and manage security events within a SIEM platform such as Microsoft Sentinel, reviewing alerts and escalating incidents as needed
• Investigate suspicious activity, endpoint alerts, and potential security incidents across the environment
• Participate in incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and documentation
• Perform enterprise vulnerability scanning and coordinate remediation with Infrastructure and Cloud teams
• Validate and support secure configuration baselines for servers, endpoints, and cloud resources
• Support implementation and maintenance of identity and access controls, including conditional access and device compliance policies
• Develop and maintain incident response procedures and technical runbooks
• Partner with Infrastructure and End User Compute teams to improve patching, hardening, and device security standards
• Contribute to regulatory audits and cybersecurity assessments by providing technical documentation and evidence
• Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security operations, or security engineering
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or similar endpoint detection and response tools
• Experience working with SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, or QRadar
• Strong background in security investigations and incident response
• Experience with scripting or automation using tools such as PowerShell, Python, or KQL
• Working knowledge of Azure or other cloud platforms
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• One or more relevant certifications such as Security+, SC–100, CySA+, or equivalent experience
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with multiple priorities
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills

Carex Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.