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Cyber Security Senior Engineer – Microsoft Security Stack
Position Title
Senior Cyber Security Engineer – Microsoft Security Technologies
Location
Houston, Texas / Hybrid / Remote
Employment Type
Full-Time
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cyber Security Engineer with strong expertise in the Microsoft Security ecosystem to design, implement, manage, and optimize enterprise security solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Microsoft security technologies, threat detection, identity security, cloud security, incident response, and security operations.
This role will work closely with infrastructure, cloud, compliance, and SOC teams to strengthen the organization’s cybersecurity posture and support enterprise security initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Security Engineering & Operations
- Design, deploy, and manage Microsoft security solutions across enterprise environments
- Implement and maintain security controls for Microsoft 365, Azure, endpoints, identities, and cloud workloads
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents and alerts
- Conduct threat hunting and incident investigations
- Support vulnerability management and remediation activities
Microsoft Security Stack Administration
- Manage and optimize:
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Microsoft Defender for Office 365
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Microsoft Purview
- Microsoft Intune
- Microsoft Defender for Identity
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
Cloud & Identity Security
- Implement Zero Trust security architecture
- Configure Conditional Access policies
- Secure Azure cloud infrastructure and workloads
- Manage identity governance, MFA, RBAC, and privileged access controls
SIEM & Incident Response
- Develop and tune SIEM use cases and analytics rules in Microsoft Sentinel
- Create KQL queries, dashboards, and workbooks
- Lead incident response activities and root cause analysis
- Automate security workflows using Logic Apps and SOAR capabilities
Compliance & Governance
- Support compliance initiatives including:
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
- HIPAA
- NIST
- CIS Controls
- Conduct security assessments and audits
- Maintain security documentation, standards, and procedures
Collaboration & Leadership
- Mentor junior engineers and SOC analysts
- Collaborate with cross-functional IT and business teams
- Participate in security architecture reviews and strategic initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
- 7 years of cybersecurity engineering experience
- 5 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Security technologies
- Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture and security operations
Required Technical Skills
Microsoft Security Technologies
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Microsoft Defender Suite
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Microsoft Purview
- Microsoft Intune
- Azure Security Center / Defender for Cloud
Security & Infrastructure
- SIEM/SOAR
- Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Cloud Security
- Email Security
- Vulnerability Management
- Security Monitoring
Technical Expertise
- KQL (Kusto Query Language)
- PowerShell scripting
- Azure networking and security
- Windows security administration
- API integrations and automation
Preferred Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
- Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)
- Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300)
- Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator (SC-400)
- CISSP
- CISM
- CompTIA Security
Preferred Experience
- Experience working in SOC or Managed Security Services environments
- Experience with Zero Trust implementations
- Experience with cloud migration security
- Familiarity with third-party security tools and integrations
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale cybersecurity initiatives
- Exposure to modern cloud and AI-driven security technologies
- Collaborative and innovation-focused environment
- Career growth and certification support
Apply Now
Join us in building a secure, resilient, and future-ready cybersecurity environment using cutting-edge Microsoft security technologies.
Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77025
Salary : $50 - $60