Microsoft Sentinel Engineer / Architect
Ashok PuvvalaUnited StatesSENIORPosted 10d ago
PythonPowerShellREST APIsTerraformBicepARM templatesGitAzure DevOpsGitHubKQLSIEMSOARThreat huntingDetection engineeringAzure securityMicrosoft DefenderEntra IDMicrosoft PurviewLogic AppsAzure Functions
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Microsoft Sentinel Engineer / Architect to lead the design, implementation, optimization, and automation of enterprise security solutions.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and optimize Microsoft Sentinel SIEM architecture and deployments
• Develop advanced KQL queries, analytics rules, workbooks, and threat-hunting solutions
• Build SOAR playbooks using Azure Logic Apps and Azure Functions
• Implement Azure security controls using Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, Conditional Access, and Azure Policy
• Administer Microsoft Purview, including DLP and information protection
• Develop security automation using Python, PowerShell, REST APIs, and webhooks
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
• Manage security content and CI/CD pipelines using Git, Azure DevOps, or GitHub
• Support security investigations, incident response, and MITRE ATT&CK-based detection engineering
Requirements
• 15+ years of experience in cloud security, information security, security architecture, or DevSecOps
• 5+ years of hands-on Microsoft Sentinel engineering and architecture experience
• Strong expertise in KQL, SIEM/SOAR, threat hunting, and detection engineering
• Hands-on experience with Azure security, Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, and Microsoft Purview
• Experience with Python, PowerShell, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and Infrastructure as Code
• Strong background in security incident investigation and enterprise security solutions
Preferred Certifications
• SC-200, SC-100, AZ-500, or equivalent Microsoft security certifications