Security Engineer

Manchester, Lancashire
Viqu Limited

Senior Security Engineer (Sentinel, Defender & Azure Cloud) – 6 Month initial – Hybrid (Manchester)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Security Engineer with a focus towards to Microsoft Security Suite, to work for one of the UK’s leading technology partners, a powerhouse shaping the cybersecurity landscape. Specialising in cutting-edge solutions, with a focus towards driving innovation in the Cloud & digital security space.

As a Senior Security Engineer, your mission is clear: resolve and mitigate the impact of security incidents, restoring normalcy, and fortifying against future threats. Dive into a role where your expertise will redefine security practices for an industry leader.

Role Responsibilities – Shaping Security Resilience:

• As the Senior Security Engineer you will lead the development of strategic remediation plans to minimize the impact of security incidents.
• Create and optimize Sentinel workbooks and Logic Apps for efficient incident response.
• Drive upgrades to the technology stack, ensuring cutting-edge security infrastructure.
• Innovate solutions to enhance detection capabilities using advanced Kusto Query Language (KQL).
• Lead integrations between Sentinel and other security technologies for a cohesive defense.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of cyber threats, crafting custom queries for proactive monitoring.
• Apply hands-on experience in implementing security audit findings.
• Hands-on experience with remediating vulnerabilities through configuration changes on Servers, endpoints, networking equipment, and applications.
• Hands-on experience with remediating vulnerabilities through patching and upgrading software.

Required Knowledge and Experience – Your skills will set you apart:

• Proven experience as a Senior Security Engineer, specializing in Microsoft Security Suite.
• Expertise in crafting strategic remediation plans for effective incident response.
• Proficiency in creating and optimising Sentinel workbooks and Logic Apps.
• Leadership in implementing technology stack upgrades for enhanced security infrastructure.
• Profound knowledge of KQL for developing advanced detection solutions.
• Experience in integrating Sentinel with diverse security technologies.
• Continuous awareness of Defensive Monitoring technologies and evolving cyber threats.
• Collaborative approach in assisting Infrastructure Support and Network Operations with security insights.
• Relevant security certifications would be desirable: (CSA, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM)

Details:

• Role: Senior Security Engineer (Sentinel, Azure)
• Duration: 6-month contract with view of extension
• Location: Hybrid (Manchester office up to 2 days per week)
• Inside IR35

To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Nicholas Hopkins, by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website.

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