Microsoft Sentinel Security Engineer

A growing cyber security consulting firm is seeking a Security Engineer with deep experience in Microsoft Sentinel to lead SIEM strategy, threat monitoring, and incident response. You'll play a critical role in enhancing security operations and improving threat visibility across the organization.

Location: On-site at Client HQ – Washington, DC (Hybrid: 3 days per week)
Clearance: Public trust or ability to obtain one

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the SME for Microsoft Sentinel: manage ingestion, playbooks, workbooks, and alerts

• Monitor internal logs and external threat intelligence for actionable insights

• Build and maintain KQL queries, dashboards, and incident response workflows

• Work with SOC teams and third parties to investigate incidents and tune detections

• Design log ingestion strategies and normalize data for accurate analysis

• Support risk management, threat monitoring, and continuous improvement of the security program

• Train SOC staff on Sentinel usage and best practices

• Participate in security exercises and maintain documentation

Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, intelligence, or threat detection

• Certification(s): CISSP, GIAC, CEH, Security+, Network+, or equivalent

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, SIEM tuning, and KQL

• Familiarity with threat analysis, server/application management, and automation tools
  
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You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.