Join Our Client as a Microsoft Security Engineer – Defend, Innovate, Lead Are you a cybersecurity expert ready to take on advanced security challenges within an award-winning MSSP? This is your opportunity to integrate, optimise, and innovate within Microsoft Sentinel, ensuring top-tier threat detection and security solutions for clients. As a Microsoft Security Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in securing critical infrastructure, enhancing log integrations, and driving cutting-edge cybersecurity advancements. £60-80K per annum bonus Medical insurance, pension & PDP (personal development plan) Hybrid in Maidenhead (Wednesdays compulsory in-office) Fully remote only if you live further than 80 miles away Travel to client meetings as required Your Role: Securing and Optimising Microsoft Sentinel You'll be responsible for end-to-end log integrations, optimising data ingestion, enhancing detection capabilities, and proactively refining security processes to strengthen client defenses. Key Responsibilities - Integrate log sources into Sentinel, ensuring seamless threat detection. - Develop, troubleshoot & optimise data connectors, deploying Function Apps and refining code for efficiency. - Validate log parsing, enhance existing parsers, and develop custom ingestion solutions. - Optimise collected logs, managing event filtering for consumption and cost control. - Document solution designs, creating technical processes and standardised procedures. - Maintain & enhance DevOps pipelines, ensuring scalable security operations. - Conduct Sentinel health checks, periodic maintenance, and fine-tune detection rules. - Collaborate with Analysts and cybersecurity teams, refining detection strategies and reducing false positives. - Analyse security logs from diverse sources, including cloud platforms, firewalls, EDR, IAM, VPN, and threat intelligence tools. What We’re Looking For ✅ Experience & Qualifications - 5 years of cybersecurity experience. - 3 years of Microsoft Sentinel design, implementation, and Linux administration. - Deep expertise in security logs across identity, access, network, systems, applications, and cloud environments. - Strong understanding of common attack vectors, threat actor tactics, and threat detection frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK). - Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, and other scripting languages. ✅ Technical Skills & Security Expertise - Experience securing firewalls, IDS/IPS, web application firewalls, endpoint protection, and cloud security. - Threat landscape awareness, ability to anticipate cyber threats and proactively mitigate risks. - Advanced data analysis, security automation, and optimisation of detection processes. Why You? Because You Bring… Precision & strategic problem-solving, tackling complex security challenges. Innovative cybersecurity thinking, improving detection and prevention capabilities. Technical excellence, ensuring seamless Sentinel integration and security enhancements. A collaborative spirit, working cross-functionally with security analysts and engineers. Why Our Client? Because They Offer… A leading MSSP, recognised for excellence in cybersecurity solutions. A supportive learning environment, including PDPs and mentorship for certification growth. Hybrid flexibility, balancing remote work with key collaborative in-office days. Opportunities to work on high-impact security projects, strengthening cybersecurity worldwide. Ready to shape the future of cybersecurity? Apply today and take your expertise to the next level!