Senior Security Engineer

Carex Consulting Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Carex Consulting Group seeks a Senior Security Engineer to oversee the Microsoft security stack. The role includes leading detection engineering, coordinating incident responses, and conducting threat hunting.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of experience in security engineering, deep expertise in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and strong skills in automation and scripting, particularly in PowerShell and Python.

Located in Madison, Wisconsin, this position offers competitive opportunities within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in security engineering or advanced security operations.
• Deep hands-on expertise with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and SIEM platforms.
• Advanced understanding of cloud security architecture, particularly within Azure environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead detection engineering within the SIEM platform.
• Own the technical strategy and architecture for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
• Lead and coordinate response to significant security incidents.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting across endpoints.
• Define and maintain secure configuration standards for Azure.
• Design and optimize identity security controls.
• Participate in architecture and design reviews.

Skills

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

SIEM platforms

Automation and scripting

PowerShell

Python

KQL

Cloud security architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Overview

Carex is partnering with a Financial Services industry partner to identify a Senior Security Engineer who will serve as the technical authority for the Microsoft security stack across cloud and hybrid environments. This role bridges security strategy and hands-on execution, owning detection engineering, incident response leadership, and secure architecture design while mentoring engineers and strengthening overall defensive posture.

What You’ll Do

• Lead detection engineering within the SIEM platform, including use case development, correlation rule tuning, and alert optimization.
• Own the technical strategy and architecture for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, including policy design and advanced investigation capabilities.
• Lead and coordinate response to significant security incidents, performing root cause analysis and driving control improvements.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting across endpoints, identity platforms, and cloud environments.
• Define and maintain secure configuration standards for Azure, Microsoft 365, and hybrid infrastructure.
• Design and optimize identity security controls, including conditional access, privileged access management, and identity governance.
• Establish logging standards and enhance telemetry coverage across infrastructure, cloud, and identity systems.
• Participate in architecture and design reviews to identify security risks early and recommend practical mitigations.
• Guide vulnerability management strategy and remediation prioritization.
• Support cybersecurity audits and regulatory examinations through technical validation of control effectiveness.
• Mentor Security Engineers and contribute to the technical maturity of the security program.

What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years of experience in security engineering or advanced security operations.
• Deep hands-on expertise with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel.
• Strong experience with automation and scripting, including PowerShell, Python, and KQL.
• Advanced understanding of cloud security architecture, particularly within Azure environments.
• Proven experience leading incident response efforts and conducting root cause analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• One or more relevant security certifications (AZ-500, CCSP, CISSP, or GIAC preferred).
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments while managing multiple priorities with precision.

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.