Sentinel Deployment Engineer - 6 months - Remote - Outside IR35
We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Sentinel Deployment Engineer for a 6-month contract to work directly with a key customer. This role involves designing and implementing advanced security playbooks, providing expert-level guidance, and delivering robust security monitoring and response solutions using Microsoft Sentinel.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work on Microsoft Sentinel SIEM and/or Defender XDR complex project implementations for customers (remotely), starting with design and architecture, deployment, and use case tune-up.
* Create and develop new detection, automation, and reporting use cases per customer requirements.
* Assess and report maturity of client SIEM and XDR deployments
* Define and assist in creating operational and executive security reports and dashboards.
* Work on XDR integration activities across the Microsoft and Azure product stacks.
* Familiarity with Microsoft XDR and Zero Trust Architecture models
* Act as a lead on the Deployment Engineering team and provide mentoring for other mid and junior level engineers.
What You Will Ideally Bring:
* Strong experience with Azure Cloud technologies, Microsoft Sentinel and Defender solution.
* Experience in query languages and/or script development (KQL, SPL, SQL, Powershell, etc.)
* Knowledge and familiarity of enterprise IT systems in relation to cyber security.
* Hands-on engineering experience with SIEM and/or XDR technologies
* Excellent communication skills to work in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment
Contract Details:
* Duration: 6 months
* Location: Remote
* Day Rate: Up to £500 per day (Outside IR35)