Microsoft Sentinel Expert | Immediate Joiner

We are seeking a highly skilled Microsoft Sentinel Expert to lead and manage security information and event management (SIEM) solutions across our enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge and hands‑on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Azure security technologies, and will play a key role in threat detection, incident response, and improving the overall security posture.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage

Microsoft Sentinel

SIEM solutions across hybrid and multi‑cloud environments.

Develop and optimize

analytic rules, playbooks, workbooks , and

custom connectors

to support advanced threat detection and response.

Integrate Sentinel with

Azure Defender ,

Microsoft 365 Defender ,

Microsoft Purview , and third‑party tools.

Perform threat hunting, investigation, and

incident response

using Sentinel.

Implement

Log Analytics

and ensure effective log ingestion and parsing for relevant sources (firewalls, endpoints, applications, etc.).

Conduct periodic tuning of rules to minimize false positives and improve detection accuracy.

Create custom dashboards and reports for SOC and executive stakeholders.

Stay up to date with Microsoft security product updates, threat intelligence, and industry best practices.

Collaborate with SOC analysts, security engineers, and IT teams for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in

Computer Science ,

Information Security , or a related field.

Minimum

5 years of experience

in

cybersecurity , with at least

3 years in SIEM

solutions.

Proven experience specifically in

Microsoft Sentinel

implementation, configuration, and administration.

Solid knowledge of

Kusto Query Language (KQL) .

Experience with

Azure Monitor ,

Log Analytics ,

Azure Security Center , and

Microsoft Defender XDR .

Understanding of

MITRE ATT&CK , threat intelligence, and incident response frameworks.

Technical Skills

Azure Security Center / Defender for Cloud

Security Operations / Threat Hunting

Log ingestion and normalization

SOAR platforms and automation

Functional Skills

Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities

Strong experience in

Microsoft Sentinel deployment and configuration

Hands‑on experience in SEIM integration projects.

Effective communication and reporting skills

Ability to work under pressure in fast‑paced environments

Collaborative mindset with cross‑functional teams

Preferred Certifications

Microsoft Certified : Security Operations Analyst Associate

Microsoft Certified : Azure Security Engineer Associate

SC-200 : Microsoft Security Operations Analyst

SC-100 : Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect

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